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The stalemate between the Los Angeles Angels and Anthony Rendon is finally over. When Los Angeles signed Rendon to a 7-year $245 million deal, the thought they would be getting a star third baseman capable of leading the Angels to a postseason win. That has not happened, as many obstacles got in the way.
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It will be a new era in Orange County as the Angels have officially bought out Rendon, according to Sam Blum.
"The Los Angeles Angels and Anthony Rendon have agreed to a restructuring of his contract that will end his disappointing tenure with the club, a league source told The Athletic. Rendon's contract will be deferred in the range of three-to-five years, and it's unclear exactly how the payout will be structured. Rendon was owed more than $38 million for 2026. This move now frees up cash for the Angels to pursue a more high-profile free agent before the upcoming season."
Rendon has considered retirement, and the rumors were out there for a while. Newly added manager Kurt Suzuki added a comment that may pump the brakes on the retirement rumors . This comment was two weeks ago, before the decision to cut ties with the third baseman.
"I don't know, obviously, I've seen the stories out there. Until the higher-ups tell me otherwise, I'm going to be expecting him at spring training until told otherwise," Suzuki said during a recent media availability. "Yes, I've talked to Anthony. Obviously, we have a personal relationship being teammates in Washington, winning the World Series together. We have a relationship on a personal level, talk about family and all that type of stuff."
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It is unclear what Rendon will do next. If he still has an interest in playing, he would have to seriously plead his case for a team to give him an opportunity.
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