The Angels have acquired infielder from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Kingery wasnt on Philadelphias 40-man roster and wont need to take a spot with the Angels. Kingery, 31 in April, was once a highly-touted prospect. The Phils had enough confidence in his future that they signed him to a long-term extension before he had even made his major league debut. In March of 2018, the Phils gave Kingery a $24MM guarantee covering the 2018-2023 seasons, with three club options as well. Unfortunately, Kingery wasnt able to live up to his prospect billing or that contract. He can steal a few bases and and play defense all over the diamond but he simply hasnt hit enough to be a useful big leaguer. He currently has a batting line of just .229/.280/.387 in 1,127 plate appearances in the majors. The Phils outrighted him off their roster in both 2021 and 2022, with no club willing to grab the remainder of the contract off waivers. He had surpa sed three years of service time and had the right to elect free agency instead Shawon Dunston Jersey of accepting those outright a signments. However, since he was under the five-year service mark, walking away would have involved leaving the remainder of his contract on the table. Naturally, he reported to the minors and continued playing out the rest of his deal. The Phils turned down his 24 club option but he stayed in the organization at that point as well. Though the contract was a bust, Kingery just wrapped up a solid season in the minors. He took 505 plate appearances for the IronPigs and hit 25 home runs. The offensive environment in the International League was quite strong this year, so his robust line of .268/.316/.488 was only marginally above league average, translating to a wRC+ of 104. Kingery stole 25 bases and continued bouncing around the diamond this year, playing second base, shortstop and center field. He has past experience at third base and in the outfield corners. With those traits, he could perhaps be a useful player even with some semi-competent offense. He hasnt been able to do that in his major league career so far but its a low-risk move for the Angels as Kingery isnt even taking up a roster spot for now. The Angels have a few question marks in their position player mix. projects as the top second base option but his 2024 was ended by wrist surgery. Even if he comes back healthy, he might need to bounce to other positions. Third baseman has been extremely injury-prone in recent years and Rengifo has often had to cover the hot corner. has also mi sed significant time in center field recently and might get moved to a corner or into the designated hitter spot with more frequency going forward. Kingery can give them some extra minor league depth all over the diamond. He will try to earn a roster spot and the opportunity for a post-hype breakout. Benito Santiago Jersey