The Los Angeles Angels made the primary massive commerce of the deadline interval Wednesday night, sending Logan O’Hoppe and Chase Silseth to the Texas Rangers.
In alternate, the Angels obtained infielder Angel Arredondo from the Rangers.
Trade information: The Texas Rangers are buying right-handed reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe from the Los Angeles Angels, sources inform ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2026
Silseth started his MLB profession as a starter for the Angels in 2022, however transitioned into a task within the bullpen final season. He solely appeared 10 occasions in MLB final season, spending many of the yr bouncing between MLB and Triple-A, however nonetheless managed a 1.64 ERA by way of 11 innings.
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He hasn’t maintained that very same quantity this season, however has nonetheless given the Angels 47 strong video games in aid. He has a 2.72 ERA on the season, and has struck out 48 batters by way of 39.2 innings pitched. He has the bottom FIP of his MLB profession this season, a mark of three.42.
O’Hoppe is on the opposite finish of the spectrum from Silseth, as he has step by step regressed following a powerful season in 2023. 2026 has been his worst season to date, as he has been the worst defensive catcher in all of MLB this season and has a meager 62 OPS+ by way of 75 video games.
On the yr, O’Hoppe has simply 4 house runs and 23 RBIs, posting a career-worst .565 OPS this season.
The Angels declared themselves as sellers for this yr’s Aug. 3 deadline with this commerce, and are certain to make extra strikes earlier than the window shuts Monday.
Jun 16, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth (63) celebrates with catcher Logan O’Hoppe (14) after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Who Did the Angels Get in Return for Logan O’Hoppe and Chase Silseth?
Arredondo, 19, would not rank within the Rangers’ Top 30 prospects on MLB.com, however is having a strong 2026 season in Class-A.
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A former Mexican League skilled, Arredondo signed a minor league cope with the Rangers earlier than the 2024 season, posting a .674 OPS with one homer throughout his first Arizona Complex League marketing campaign. He break up final season between the ACL and Class-A, posting a .813 OPS within the ACL earlier than recording only one hit by way of six video games with Class-A Hickory.
Arredondo has spent all of 2026 in Class-A, taking part in 87 video games and posting a .769 OPS with eight homers and 47 RBIs.
The Angels are clearly constructing for the longer term with this transfer, pointing in the direction of a minor rebuild as they intention to return to the postseason.
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