Angels Notes: Halos Free Agent Target Joins Dodgers, Arte Moreno Looking to Make 'Big Splash'

Noah Camras | Jan 4, 2025

May 24, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno reacts during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Angels lost out on a key free agent on Friday. Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers despite having an offer on the table from the Los Angeles Angels. There were conflicting reports regarding the amount in the Angels' offer, but one report says they offered more than the Dodgers for Kim.

Been able to confirm with CAA that Kim has signed with #Dodgers for 3 yrs/$12.5M plus option for 2 yrs that would allow him to make $22M total.
Also confirmed that the Angels did offer Kim 5yr/$28M deal, and Mariners, Cubs, Padres were other teams with an offer for Kim.
— Jeeho Yoo (@Jeeho_1) January 3, 2025

The report that the Angels offered Hyesong Kim more than the Dodgers is not accurate, per source. Not sure what the offer was, but it was less than the Dodgers.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) January 3, 2025

In other Angels news, owner Arte Moreno is reportedly still looking to make a big splash in free agency. The Angels have already had a busy offseason, but they don't appear to be done with about six weeks to go until spring training.

The Angels have been linked to two of the top remaining free agents on the market in Pete Alonso and Anthony Santander. However, it's unknown how high the Angels are willing to go to secure another big bat for the lineup.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):

Angels Lose Free Agent Target to Dodgers in Surprising Turn of Events

Angels Owner Arte Moreno Wants to Make Big Slash, Says MLB Insider

Angels Offered Hyeseong Kim More Money Than Dodgers: Report

Angels' Mike Trout Predicted to Have 40-Homer, MVP-Like Season in 2025

Former Angels First Baseman Signs With American League Contender

Angels Free Agent Target Has $82 Million Offer on Table: Report

Published Jan 4, 2025

NOAH CAMRAS

Noah graduated from USC in 2022 with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Sports Media Studies. He is the lead editor for Halos Today. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, and grew up a fan of all LA sports.