Former Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospect Loses Roster Bid with Los Angeles Angels

Scott Kingery, who was once one of the top prospects in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Scott Kingery (4) throws to first against the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium in 2023. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Former Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Scott Kingery was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, ending his run at an Opening Day roster spot.

Angels PR announced the move, and the corresponding addition of Angel Perdomo.

The #Angels have acquired LHP Angel Perdomo from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

In a corresponding move, INF ScottKingery has been designated for assignment.

The #Angels have acquired LHP Angel Perdomo from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

In a corresponding move, INF Scott Kingery has been designated for assignment.

— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) March 18, 2025

Kingery, 30, has spent parts of five years in the big leagues, all with the Phillies, but he hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2022. A lifetime .229 hitter, he was supposed to be a cornerstone for the Phillies. He hit 19 homers in 2019 but has just three homers since then. He's only taken 19 at-bats since the COVID 2020 season.

He was ranked as the No. 35 prospect in baseball back in 2018. A former second-round draft pick out of the University of Arizona, he is a .265 hitter in the minor leagues. He hit .268 last year at Triple-A Reading.

His exclusion from the Opening Day roster likely strengthens the case for former Chicago White Sox infielder Tim Anderson, who is in camp on a minor-league deal. He's been rumored to be the favorite for the team at second base.

The Angels are coming off a year in which they finished last in the American League West. They'll open up the season on March 27 at the White Sox in Chicago.

Chicago was 41-121 a season ago.

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