Angels Restructuring Anthony Rendon’s $245 Million Contract Ignites WILD Reactions from Fans: “Greatest Robbery Ever”

Anthony Rendon appeared in just 257 games in 6 seasons with the Los Angeles Angels after signing a $245 million deal in December 2019.

Angels Restructuring Anthony Rendon’s $245 Million Contract Ignites WILD Reactions from Fans: “Greatest Robbery Ever”

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Anthony Rendon‘s time with the Los Angeles Angels has finally come to an end. On Tuesday, reports emerged that the team had agreed to restructure the $245 million contract of the third baseman and end his tenure with them.

After playing a crucial part in the Washington Nationals’ World Series triumph, Rendon would pen down a 7-year, $245 million contract with the Angels. As per reports from MLB.com, he owed $38 million in the 2026 season.

Last month, there had been reports suggesting that the Angels were exploring ways to free up money from his contract. One of them also included him retiring from baseball.

While Rendon is not going to retire, he will not be playing for the Angels in 2026. The team has agreed to defer his $38 million salary for the 2026 season. It will be deferred for up to 3 to 5 years. He, however, will remain on the active roster and will likely be placed on the 60-day injured list, which will open up a spot for someone on the 40-man roster.

The American international’s tenure with the Angels has been nothing short of a major disappointment. In the COVID-19-shortened season in 2020, he smashed 9 home runs and 31 RBIs in 52 games while having a .286/.418/.497 slash line.

After that, he suffered a massive dip in form and was plagued by injuries. From 2021 to the 2024 season, he never appeared in more than 58 games. The 35-year-old missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign after undergoing hip surgery.

Over the past six seasons, Rendon played in 257 games and had a .242/.348/.369 slash line while hitting 22 home runs and 125 RBIs. During the 2019 season with the Nationals, he hit 34 home runs and 126 RBIs in 146 games.

Social media reacts to Anthony Rendon’s tenure with Angels coming to an end

After 6 nightmarish seasons, the Los Angeles Angels finally made a massive decision regarding Anthony Rendon. The team came to terms with him and agreed to defer $38 million salary of his final year and free up some space.

Anthony Rendon
Anthony Rendon (Image via Imago)

Fans on social media would go wild following this announcement. Many users on X took a shot at Rendon and trolled him. One user wrote, “Greatest Robbery Ever“, while reacting to this development.

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Rendon’s competitive nature has also been questioned in the past. Before the 2024 season, he expressed that baseball had never been a top priority for him. This led to many slamming him, including one of his former Nationals teammates, Jonathan Papelbon, who ripped him in an interview.

What’s next for Angels after buying out Anthony Rendon’s contract?

As the year 2025 comes to an end, the Los Angeles Angels have made a major move and brought out the final year of Anthony Rendon’s contract. With the team saving money from his deal, what is next for them?

Anthony Rendon
Anthony Rendon (Image via X/@LockedOnAngels)

After the reports about Rendon came out, another report regarding the Angels surfaced. The American League West have agreed to terms with relief pitcher Kirby Yates.

Yates, who spent the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, agreed to a 1-year, $5 million deal with the Angels and will join their bullpen.

Before his signing, the team brought in pitchers Alek Manoah and Grayson Rodriguez. They also added utility man Vaughn Grissom. With the team set to save money from Rendon’s contract, they can use the funds to explore additional options and strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

Last year, the Angels once again had a disappointing campaign and finished with a poor 72-90 record. They will hoping for a fresh start in the upcoming season.

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