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Angels Lose Free Agent Infielder to Cubs
- Scott Kingery signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs for the 2026 season, with a spring training invitation.
- Kingery joined the Cubs after being traded to the Angels from the Phillies in November 2024.
- The move follows Kingery’s limited success at the major league level in 2025, batting .148 in three stints.
- Kingery was designated for assignment by the Angels in March 2025 and outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Kingery’s early career included a six-year, $24 million extension with the Phillies in 2018.
- Kingery’s 2019 season with the Phillies featured 19 home runs and 15 stolen bases in 126 games.
- The Cubs invited Kingery to spring training as part of the contract terms.
- The Angels hoped for versatility from Kingery during spring training before his DFA in 2025.
- The Angels designated him for assignment amid a broader evaluation of infield options.
- Kingery’s minor league performance with Salt Lake showed better batting lines than his majors, according to the report.
- The piece notes Kingery’s earlier status as a top prospect and his relationship with the Phillies organization.
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