Angels Announce Roster Changes Ahead of Opening Day

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference despite a challenging 4-6 record over their last 10 games, largely due to injuries affecting their starting lineup. In preparation for the playoffs, the Lakers have converted Jordan Goodwin from a two-way to a standard NBA contract, enabling him to contribute significantly as a depth player, while waiving Cam Reddish. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels are making headlines by promoting rookie Ryan Johnson directly from the 2024 MLB Draft to their Opening Day roster, marking him as the 24th player in MLB history to skip the minors. The Angels also released outfielder Mickey Moniak, a former first overall pick, to create roster space for infielder Tim Anderson as they continue to adjust their lineup for the upcoming season. These roster moves reflect both teams' strategic adjustments as they gear up for their respective competitive seasons.