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Angels Lose 5-Year Veteran, Former Top Prospect to Free Agency

Angels Lose 5-Year Veteran, Former Top Prospect to Free Agency

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels have made changes to their roster, leading Carter Kieboom, a former first-round draft pick, to choose free agency. Kieboom, who has spent time between the major and minor leagues, now has the opportunity to sign with any team. He played mostly in the minor leagues last season and had limited performances in the majors.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Angels removed four players from their main roster on Wednesday.
  • Carter Kieboom is one of these players and he decided to enter free agency.
  • Free agency means Kieboom can sign with any of the 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.
  • Kieboom is 28 years old and has played in the major leagues for parts of five years.
  • Last season, he spent most of his time with the Triple-A Salt Lake team.
  • Kieboom batted .319 with nine home runs and 57 RBIs in 93 games for Triple-A Salt Lake.
  • Kieboom was once seen as a future star third baseman for the Washington Nationals.
  • In the last MLB season, he appeared in only three games for the Angels.
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