Angels Sign Former Royals, Pirates All-Star Infielder

Los Angeles adds veteran bat to infield depth

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran infielder Adam Frazier to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League spring training. Frazier, a 10-year MLB veteran who spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, is known as a contact hitter who rarely strikes out. He played for the Pirates and Kansas City Royals last season.

Why it matters

With longtime Angels infielder Luis Rengifo now with the Milwaukee Brewers, Frazier could have a clearer path to playing time in a bench role for the Angels. His former teammates have praised his knowledge of the game and his potential to be a future manager, suggesting he could have a positive impact on the Angels' clubhouse.

The details

Frazier, 34, had a .694 OPS and 20 doubles in 134 games last season split between the Pirates and Royals. He is known as a contact hitter who rarely strikes out. The Angels are adding him to their infield depth as they look to improve on a 73-89 record in 2022.

  • Frazier was traded from the Pirates to the Royals last August.

The players

Adam Frazier

A 10-year MLB veteran who spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, known as a contact hitter who rarely strikes out.

Luis Rengifo

A longtime infielder for the Angels who is now with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Kyle Isbel

The Kansas City Royals' center fielder who praised Frazier's knowledge of the game and potential to be a future manager.

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What they’re saying

“The experience is a big factor. But bringing a guy like Fraz, who has been around, who could probably easily be a manager one day -- and the confidence behind that, bringing it to the group, you just can't take it for granted. It's special for sure.”

— Kyle Isbel, Kansas City Royals center fielder (MLB.com)

The takeaway

The Angels are hoping Frazier's veteran presence and reputation as a positive clubhouse influence can help bolster their infield depth as they look to improve on a disappointing 2022 season.