Angels Get Veteran Outfielder Dexter Fowler in Trade with Cardinals

Dexter Fowler with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017. Photo by Austin Mcafee/Csm/Shutterstock (8560152k)

The Los Angeles Angels have been quite busy on the trade market recently. After trading with the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Alex Cobb earlier this week, the Angels went on and acquired veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler from the St. Louis Cardinals as well.

The team confirmed the move on Friday, revealing that Fowler cost them cash consideration or a player to be named after.

“He’s an outstanding human being, and he’s a high-energy player,” said Angels general manager Perry Minasian in a statement. “Over a 162-game season, energy is important, and this guy brings that smile, that energy on a daily basis. And we still think he can play. We think there’s a lot left in the tank.”

Fowler struggled with production in recent years, managing just a .233 batting average, four home runs, and 15 RBIs in 2020. Still, he can help the Angels in other ways thanks to his versatility and veteran leadership. The 34-year-old player will most likely be among the team’s top choices in right-field but could see action on all three outfield positions as the season progresses.

Dexter Fowler spent his early MLB career with the Colorado Rockies, suiting up for the organization between 2008 and 2013. After spending 2014 with the Houston Astros, Fowler signed with the Chicago Cubs and went on to play some of his best baseball. This included an All-Star nod in 2016 and a World Series title in the same year.

Fowler’s career stats in the majors include a .259 batting average, 127 home runs, 516 RBIs, and 148 stolen bases.