Jorge Soler to the Angels

[CJ9]

Per Passan and others. No word on return yet.

[DirkPiggler]

Per Passan and others. No word on return yet.

Braves get pitcher Griffin Canning.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/p...annigr01.shtml

[sturg33]

Griffin Canning coming back. never heard of him

[GovClintonTyree]

Griffin Canning coming back. never heard of him

The guy has started 94 major league games and I've never heard of him. I do see that he led the American League in runs allowed last year, so that's exciting.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Was likely anyway, but definitely means, to me anyway, that Ozuna will have his option picked up

[Hudson2]

Saves a lot of money here. We figured Soler was a goner but man that was fast. AA coming out of the gate hot. I like it.

[GovClintonTyree]

I guess the big deal is whether the Angels took all of his salary. Big if true.

[Chico]

The return is odd. Canning’s expected to make $5.1M and isn’t any better of an option than our current cheaper #5 options.

[GovClintonTyree]

The return is odd. Canning’s expected to make $5.1M and isn’t any better of an option than our current cheaper #5 options.

Well, I thought Rey Lopez was odd and Chris Sale was a huge gamble, so maybe he knows something we don't.

[GovClintonTyree]

Can we non-tender Canning or do we have to keep him?

[Hudson2]

The return is odd. Canning’s expected to make $5.1M and isn’t any better of an option than our current cheaper #5 options.

Can he not be dumped? He’s going into his last year of arb.

[CJ9]

Wouldn't be surprised if Canning is dealt elsewhere or maybe even non-tendered. Soler's money being gone is the big thing. It's interesting to me how little AA trades for other team's prospects. Would've rather had a minor league lottery ticket or two rather than Canning, but at least the money is gone.

[CyYoung31]

Griffin Canning Cy Young watch is on.

[CyYoung31]

Wouldn't be surprised if Canning is dealt elsewhere or maybe even non-tendered. Soler's money being gone is the big thing. It's interesting to me how little AA trades for other team's prospects. Would've rather had a minor league lottery ticket or two rather than Canning, but at least the money is gone.

They might see something in Canning. He was a 2nd round pick and had decent K numbers in the past. Who knows.

[Chico]

Can he not be dumped? He’s going into his last year of arb.

Yeah he can be non-tendered. It just seems odd cause the Angels could’ve done the same.

Maybe he’ll be flipped or maybe they see a reliever option. I guess we’ll find out.

The main takeaway is we’ll be going after an OF this off-season. We’re not starting the season with Kelenic and Ramon.

[CyYoung31]

Y’all are correct. He’s still in arb. He’s not staying.

[Hudson2]

Clearing the way for Soto…

[Hudson2]

SS, LF, SP are the 3 spots to upgrade now.

[Heyward]

Think this is more about clearing out Soler's money, than actual Canning himself. But interesting first move by AA.

[Super]

Canning was a decent prospect once upon a time. He’s been in one of the worst orgs. Depending on cost, I could see keeping him if he can be sent to the minors to work on things.