ANGELS BLUNDER: Kenley Jansen Signs with Tigers Despite Desire to RETURN | What's the Plan Now?

The Los Angeles Angels miss out on Kenley Jansen, raising questions about their bullpen strategy for 2026. Are Perry Minasian and Arte Moreno steering the team toward a rebuild, or is competitiveness still the goal? Mike Frisch of the Super Halo Bros. examines the roster shakeup, including Taylor Ward’s trade, Robert Stephenson and Ben Joyce’s potential closing roles, and how Alek Manoah could fit the starting rotation. The lack of transparency from management leaves fans wondering if bargain signings and prospect development signal a new direction. Key topics include realistic free agent targets like Ha-Seong Kim, Kazuma Okamoto, Sung Moon Song, Ryan O’Hearn, and Mike Tauchman, plus affordable pitching options such as Tyler Mahle and Lucas Giolito. Get analysis on defensive depth, the future of infield and outfield positions, and fan reactions to the Angels’ evolving plans. Will new additions finally provide the competitive edge, or are fans in for another season of surprises?

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