Angels trade proposal sends player recently acquired to Astros for .292 hitter

The Los Angeles Angels have been adding a lot of interesting players this offseason. While they're not superstars, they're players who've shown potential but haven't lived up to it in their careers.

It's a worthwhile offseason strategy because if even one of these players hits, it would be a huge win for the team. It's been a busy offseason for the Angels, and more moves could be coming.

ESPN's David Schoenfield proposed a trade for the Angels to continue adding talented players this offseason. This deal would have the Houston Astros sending .292-hitting outfielder Jake Meyers in return for Josh Lowe, someone the Angels just traded for.

Angels trade proposal sends Josh Lowe for .292 hitting OF from Astros

"Astros trade CF Jake Meyers to Los Angeles Angels for OF Josh Lowe," Schoenfield proposed for ESPN.

This trade would be an interesting one in that both sides would be swapping outfielders without any prospects attached to get a better fit for their respective teams.

While the Angels have Mike Trout and Jo Adell in the outfield, they need a better center field option, and Myers could be just that.

He's a great defender, and with his .292 hitting in the 2025 season for the Astros, there's a bit more offensive upside than some other center field options.

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While Lowe could play center field for the Angels, he's not as good an option at that spot. So, Schoenfield proposes the Angels swap him for Meyers in a 1-for-1 trade with the Astros.

The Angels would get a better center field option, one who has two more years of club control, while the Astros would get a left-handed-hitting batter who is under club control for three years.

While Meyers might be the better player right now, Lowe's extra year of control, his potential, and the better handedness at the plate make this a realistic trade for both sides.

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