Eric

Wagaman

Wagaman launched a 434-foot homer off Enyel De Los Santos, giving him as many homers in two days as Anthony Rendon has hit in two years. The Angels probably weren’t looking at the 27-year-old as being in their plans for 2025 when they promoted him a week ago, but five extra-base hits in seven games is going to earn him some consideration.

Wagaman was primary a first baseman in the minors, but the Angels have him playing third in Anthony Rendon’s absence, and he came through tonight. The 27-year-old is now 4-for-20 as a big leaguer. It’s imperative that he finish strong if he expects to stick on the Angels’ 40-man this winter.

Wagaman is coming up for infield depth with Anthony Rendon hitting the injured list. Matt Moore was moved to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster. Wagaman hit .274 with 17 home runs and 60 RBI between Double-A and Triple-A this year. The 27-year-old is a former 13th round pick by the Yankees in the 2017 MLB Draft. He’ll be making his MLB debut when he gets into a game for the Angels.

The 26-year-old first baseman opts to remain with the organization that made him a 13th round selection in the 2017 MLB draft. Injuries limited him to just 35 games during the 2023 season — but during that time he slashed a robust .320/.382/.500 with five homers, 16 RBI, 13 stolen bases (in 16 attempts) and a 27/12 K/BB ratio over 136 plate appearances at Double-A Somerset.