LA Angels: 3 players on postseason rosters who are a perfect fit

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Oct 17, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) pitching against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning in game two of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Perry Minasian and the LA Angels need to be watching the MLB Postseason very closely.

There are so many great players playing October baseball right now, and the Halos need to be thinking about which of these players are available.

Some of these guys are perfect fits for our club. We’ve got a few major needs on this team, but they can be fixed with some of these players we’ve been watching on the national stage recently.

No. 3 player on a postseason roster who is a perfect fit for the LA Angels: Kenley Jansen

Kenley Jansen fits a need that the LA Angels certainly have in relief pitching.

Jansen is one of the better relievers in our game. He’s won two NL Reliever of the Year awards, he’s been an All-Star three times, and he’s had 38 or more saves five times in his career.

This year, he was great overall. He recorded 38 saves and a 2.22 ERA. He gave up just 4.7 hits per nine innings, and has recorded a career ERA of 2.37 with a career K/9 of 13.

He’s had an amazing career, and has experience being both a closer and a set-up man. We need a set-up man after we re-sign Raisel Iglesias, and he fits the bill. For now, Jansen will look to continue to contribute to his team’s playoff run in the NLCS.

Oct 17, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) breaks his bat during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2 player on a postseason roster who is a perfect fit for the LA Angels: Corey Seager

Corey Seager is another player from across town that the LA Angels need to make a push for.

Seager is a multiple-time All-Star who is having a good last couple of years when healthy. He’s played in 147 games these last two seasons, and has hit 31 home runs, driven in 98 RBI, and scored 92 runs. He’s hit to a line of .306/.381/.545 (.926 OPS).

He’s still young at 27, and has proven himself to be one of the better shortstops in the league when he’s on the field. Durability has been a concern for Seager at times in his career, but he’s healthy now. Durability needs to be considered in the Angels’ shortstop decision this offseason, but Seager should remain right in the thick of the mix.

Oct 17, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) cycles through a pitch during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1 player on a postseason roster who is a perfect fit for the LA Angels: Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer is Max Scherzer. He’s been one of the best pitchers in this league for nine straight years now, and the LA Angels need to go all out for him.

Mike Trout has already been recruiting Scherzer, and Scherzer is rumored to really like LA. Of course, the latter could mean that he could be interested in staying with the Dodgers. However, don’t forget that the Angels were making a play for Scherzer at the trade deadline this year.

They want him, and they have the ability to spend a lot of money this offseason. If they choose to prioritize him, they absolutely can pick him up. They can out-bid the Dodgers.

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The Angels need to be scouting the postseason hard. There are a lot of exceptional players playing, and three of them are even all playing together in the NLCS.

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No. 3 player on a postseason roster who is a perfect fit for the LA Angels: Kenley Jansen

No. 2 player on a postseason roster who is a perfect fit for the LA Angels: Corey Seager

No. 1 player on a postseason roster who is a perfect fit for the LA Angels: Max Scherzer

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