Infielder Kevin Newman and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Newman gets a $2.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $2.5 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout.

The Angels agree to terms with Kevin Newman, a 31-year-old veteran infielder who hit .278 with three homers and 28 RBIs for Arizona last season.

Newman is in line to be the Angels' starting shortstop to open next season while Zach Neto misses time after surgery performed last week on his right shoulder. Neto sustained the

The Los Angeles Angels continue to be one of the most active teams this offseason. After having already signed catcher Travis d’Arnaud and pitcher Kyle Hendricks and trading for outfielder Jorge Soler and utilityman Scott Kingery,

The Los Angeles Angels and versatile veteran infielder Kevin Newman are nearing a deal, league sources said Thursday. Newman, 31, had a 1.4 fWAR last season, his best since 2019, built largely on the back of terrific defense at shortstop and second base.

After a year in the desert, former Arizona baseball player Kevin Newman has a new professional home. Newman agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, the club announced Thursday.