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MLB rumors: 5 favorites to trade for Whit Merrifield

By Miranda Remaklus

BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 08: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals in position during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 8, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 08: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals in position during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 8, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MAY 14: Matt Duffy #5 of the Los Angeles Angels prepares before game two of a doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on May 14, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MAY 14: Matt Duffy #5 of the Los Angeles Angels prepares before game two of a doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on May 14, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

MLB rumors: Whit Merrifield makes sense for Angels

Matt Duffy is a versatile infielder for the Angels with 10 of his 17 games played at second base. Duffy is in the midst of a one-year deal with the Angels worth $1.5 million. He will be a free agent in 2023. Merrfield’s services could definitely be used in this talented club’s roster.

The Angels have a knack for targeting veteran players with the hopes of them finding success in Southern California, joining a roster including Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and a slew of talented youngsters.

Merrfield may be just the target for the Angels. He provides another veteran and a talented infielder with a bat in need of a change in scenery. Where better to find a change of scenery than Southern California?

The Angels will definitely be in the mix for Merrfield, especially if they believe they can get him to sign a long-term extension.

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