Angels Bring Ex-All-Star Frazier to Spring Training

Former Pirates, Padres, Mariners, Orioles, and Royals infielder signs minor-league deal with chance to make MLB roster.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran infielder Adam Frazier to a minor-league contract, giving the former All-Star a chance to make their big-league roster during spring training. Frazier, who has played for several teams over his 10-year MLB career, was an All-Star in 2021 while with the San Diego Padres.

Why it matters

The Angels are looking to improve their roster ahead of the 2026 season, and Frazier's addition provides them with an experienced and versatile player who could potentially contribute at the MLB level if he makes the team out of spring training.

The details

Frazier was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013 and spent the first five seasons of his career with them before being traded to the Padres in 2021. He made the National League All-Star team that year but has since bounced around, playing for the Mariners, Orioles, Royals, and Pirates again. In 2025, he hit .267 with 7 home runs and 44 RBIs across 134 games between the Pirates and Royals.

  • Frazier was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013.
  • He made the National League All-Star team in 2021 while with the San Diego Padres.
  • In 2025, Frazier hit .267 with 7 home runs and 44 RBIs across 134 games between the Pirates and Royals.

The players

Adam Frazier

A veteran infielder who has played for several MLB teams over the past 10 seasons, including the Pirates, Padres, Mariners, Orioles, and Royals. He was an All-Star in 2021 while with the Padres.

Los Angeles Angels

A professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California that plays in Major League Baseball's American League West division.

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What they’re saying

“'Adam Frazier to Angels. Minor deal with MLB camp invite,'”

— Jon Heyman, MLB beat writer (X)

What’s next

Frazier will compete for a roster spot with the Angels during spring training, and the team will make a decision on whether to add him to their MLB roster before the start of the 2026 regular season.

The takeaway

The Angels' signing of veteran infielder Adam Frazier to a minor-league deal with a spring training invite shows the team is willing to take a chance on experienced players who could potentially contribute at the MLB level and help the team improve ahead of the 2026 season.