The Los Angeles Angels are promoting first baseman Nolan Schanuel, their 2023 first-round draft pick, to the majors. Schanuel has been in professional ball for just six weeks and has played just 21 games at Double-A.
The Angels have been doing everything they can to make a serious playoff run over the last several weeks, an attempt to make the most of megastar Shohei Ohtani’s final months with the team before he becomes a free agent at the conclusion of the 2023 World Series. The Angels are also likely trying to convince Ohtani to re-sign with them this winter by promoting promising draft picks and showing they’re serious about winning.
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