MLB Trade Deadline: 3 Angels players likely to be traded by July 30

With yet another losing season almost certainly on the way, the Los Angeles Angels need to make sweeping changes. That should begin at the trade deadline. Last year, to make the playoffs and entice Shohei Ohtani to stay, they went all-in at the deadline and it backfired. Now, their farm system is rather desolate.

The future is far from bright, so any player should be on the trade block. Mike Trout is included in that, though it's highly unlikely they do move the former MVP. Everyone else should be available, and here are the most likely players to be moved.

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3 Angels who can be moved at the deadline

3) Hunter Strickland

Hunter Strickland should be on the trade block (IMAGN)

Relievers are always in high demand at the MLB Trade Deadline. Hunter Strickland (0.6 fWAR) has been pretty good for the Angels and he's a pending free agent.

He's likely to be traded since every team wants bullpen help and he's a perfect rental for a contending team. The Angels would do well to move him, though it might not be for a significant package.

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2) Kevin Pillar

Kevin Pillar should be traded by the Angels (Imagn)

Kevin Pillar has seen a resurgence this year. So far, he's been the fourth-most valuable player the Angels have at 0.9 fWAR. He's also a veteran and a pending free agent, which makes him the ideal trade candidate.

Pillar is one of the few players who might bring in a decent haul if the Angels move him. His status as a 2025 free agent all but guarantees that they will.

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1) Jo Adell

The Angels need to move on from Jo Adell (Getty)

Jo Adell has not panned out yet, but the Angels are trying to get the most out of the former top prospect. It just hasn't worked, as he's been worth -0.7 fWAR this season.

He would likely have interest since he used to be so highly touted, but it's time for the Angels to move on for whatever they can get. Even if it's just a few mid-level prospects or worse, the move should be to trade Adell now and move on.