With Shohei Ohtani gone, the Los Angeles Angels are trying to figure out how to keep their squad together. Blake Snell, the starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres, is a player that the Angels are interested in signing. For LA, Snell would be a game-changing addition. Will they be able to sign him in the midst of MLB free agency’s sharks, though?

Blake Snell would still be a huge asset to the Angels even though he is not Shohei Ohtani.

Talk has already place between the Angels and Snell, according to Jon Morosi. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is not thought to be a good fit for Los Angeles. They can therefore respond swiftly in the pitching market. While Snell isn’t Shohei Ohtani or Yamamoto, he might still help the Angels reach the postseason.

The 31-year-old, who won the National League Cy Young Award last season, assisted in leading the Padres to an 82-80 record in 2023. Snell tossed 234 strikeouts (3rd in the MLB), averaged 1.19 WHIP, had a 14-9 win-loss record, and had the best ERA in the league (2.25). Snell’s ability would affect the Angels right away.

Mike Trout is still available to Los Angeles, and if he can successfully recuperate from his injury, he will be a formidable offensive player. The Angels will have more power to assemble a strong lineup if they can include Snell in the mix. Replacing Shohei Ohtani is obviously no small task.

Although Ohtani’s trade to the Dodgers probably caused some disruption to LA’s offseason plans, the team still appears to have promising potential. Angels supporters may relax knowing the organization is working to bolster its roster as MLB free agency heats up.