Mickey Moniak has emerged victorious in his arbitration case against the Los Angeles Angels, securing a $2 million salary for 2025, surpassing the team's $1.5 million offer. This marks Moniak's first arbitration experience since being selected as the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. Currently under club control until 2027, he will have two additional arbitration opportunities in the coming seasons. In addition to Moniak, the Angels have dealt with other arbitration cases this offseason, including left-handed reliever José Quijada and third baseman Luis Rengifo, whose negotiations are still underway.

Since joining the Angels, Moniak has significantly improved his performance, posting a career-best season in 2023 with a .280 batting average, 14 home runs, and contributing at least 45 RBIs in both of his full seasons with the team. Despite his success, the anticipated return of three-time AL MVP Mike Trout in 2025 will likely restrict Moniak's playing time to a platoon role, as Trout, Jo Adell, and Taylor Ward are expected to be the regular outfield trio next season.

José Quijada and the Los Angeles Angels successfully negotiated a one-year contract, valued at $1,075,000, avoiding arbitration. This agreement includes a team option for $3.75 million for the 2026 season. Last season, Quijada, 29, had a record of 2-2 with a 3.26 ERA in 19 1/3 innings, striking out 24 batters while walking 17. Over his six seasons in Major League Baseball, he has a 4-14 record with a 4.64 ERA.

Quijada initially requested a salary increase to $1.14 million, while the Angels countered with an offer of $975,000. Fourteen players on the Angels' roster are still scheduled for arbitration hearings, including infielder Luis Rengifo, who is seeking a raise from $4.4 million to $5.95 million, and outfielder Mickey Moniak, who is asking for an increase from $770,000 to $2 million.

Left-hander José Quijada and the Los Angeles Angels have reached an agreement on a one-year contract worth $1,075,000, effectively avoiding arbitration. The deal also includes a team option for $3.75 million for the 2026 season. Last season, Quijada, 29, posted a 2-2 record with a 3.26 ERA across 19 1/3 innings spread over 22 games, maintaining a remarkable .190 opponent batting average while striking out 24 and issuing 17 walks. Over his six-year major league career, he holds a 4-14 record with a 4.64 ERA.

Quijada initially requested a pay raise to $1.14 million from his previous salary of $840,000, while the Angels countered with an offer of $975,000. Meanwhile, 14 other players are still scheduled for arbitration hearings, including Angels infielder Luis Rengifo and outfielder Mickey Moniak, who have also sought significant salary increases.