Angels' Anthony Rendon Nears Buyout, Retirement After Injury-Plagued Stint

Anthony Rendon, 35, is reportedly in talks with the Los Angeles Angels to buy out the final year of his seven-year, $245 million contract for 2026, which would lead to his retirement. Rendon is still owed $38 million for 2026 and spent all of 2025 recovering from hip surgery. Since signing with the Angels after the 2019 season, he has not played more than 60 games in any season since 2020, slashing .231/.329/.336 in 205 games from 2021-2025. His tenure has been marred by numerous injuries, including hip, wrist, tibia, hamstring, and oblique issues. Rendon has also been noted for his "blasé" attitude towards his baseball future.