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.

The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2024 season with a disappointing 63-99 record, placing them fifth in the AL West. The team's performance was marred by injuries, particularly to star player Mike Trout, who only played 29 games.

Despite the struggles, some players showed promise, including Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe, who had solid offensive seasons. The pitching staff was largely ineffective, with only a few exceptions like Jose Soriano and Ben Joyce.

Looking ahead, the Angels are in need of significant improvements across their roster and appear committed to a lengthy rebuild.

Chicago White Sox fans faced a potential record-breaking loss with humor and frustration, rallying against owner Jerry Reinsdorf as their team battled the Los Angeles Angels.

Despite their hopes for a loss to officially push for a team sale, the White Sox staged an improbable comeback to win 3-2, sparking mixed reactions from the crowd. Fans continued to express their discontent with chants and banners urging Reinsdorf to sell the team.

The Chicago White Sox executed a dramatic comeback against the Los Angeles Angels, overcoming a 2-0 deficit entering the eighth inning to clinch a 3-2 victory. This win marked a significant milestone as it allowed the White Sox to avoid a record-breaking 121 losses in a single season, an unwelcome feat since the 1962 New York Mets.

Consecutive doubles by Zach DeLoach and Bryan Ramos initiated the rally, followed by a pivotal play involving a dropped pop-up that allowed Luis Robert to tie the game. Andrew Benintendi’s key single later secured the victory, while Justin Anderson earned his first save since 2019 in a tense ninth inning.