Former Pirates All-Star Adam Frazier Signs Minor League Deal With Angels

The 34-year-old second baseman and outfielder will look to make the Angels' roster out of spring training.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Adam Frazier has signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. Frazier, a 2021 NL All-Star, has spent time with several teams over the past few seasons after being traded from the Pirates in 2021. He will now try to earn a spot on the Angels' major league roster during spring training.

Why it matters

Frazier was an All-Star just two seasons ago, so he could provide valuable depth and experience to the Angels if he makes their major league roster. The Angels are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season, and adding a proven veteran like Frazier could help them in their pursuit of a playoff spot.

The details

The 34-year-old Frazier was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2013 and spent the first five-plus seasons of his MLB career in Pittsburgh. He earned an NL All-Star selection in 2021 after hitting .324 with 32 RBIs for the Pirates. Frazier was then traded to the Padres in July 2021 and has since played for the Mariners, Orioles, Royals, and Pirates again over the past few seasons.

  • Frazier was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2013.
  • He made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 2016.
  • Frazier was an NL All-Star in 2021 while with the Pirates.
  • He was traded to the Padres in July 2021.
  • Frazier has played for several teams over the past few seasons.

The players

Adam Frazier

A 34-year-old second baseman and outfielder who was an NL All-Star in 2021 while with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Los Angeles Angels

A Major League Baseball team based in Anaheim, California that Frazier has signed a minor league deal with for the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The MLB team that originally drafted Frazier in 2013 and where he spent the first five-plus seasons of his career.

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What they’re saying

“Adam Frazier has a locker in the #Angels clubhouse. It's a Minor League deal.”

— Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com Angels beat reporter (X)

What’s next

Frazier will look to earn a spot on the Angels' major league roster during spring training. If he makes the team, he could provide valuable depth and experience to an Angels squad looking to bounce back in 2026.

The takeaway

Despite being an All-Star just two seasons ago, Frazier has bounced around the league in recent years. The Angels are taking a low-risk flier on the veteran in hopes that he can regain his 2021 form and contribute to their major league roster in 2026.