The Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and struggling catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor‑league third baseman Angel Arredondo on Wednesday night, announced minutes before the series finale against the Houston Astros. The move could signal the start of an extensive rebuild after the Angels finished 42-66, 13½ games behind the Rangers in the AL West.

Silseth, 26, was one of the Angels’ top relievers, going 3‑2 with a 2.72 ERA in 47 games. O'Hoppe, also 26, appeared in 75 games, batting .209 with 23 RBIs. Arredondo, 19, hit .247 with eight home runs, 15 doubles and 47 RBIs in 86 games for Single‑A Hickory this season. He signed with the Rangers as an international free agent out of Mexico in 2024.

The trade arrives as the Angels look to reshuffle their roster in hopes of turning fortunes. By moving depth players for a young, developing third baseman, the club signals a willingness to rebuild and invest in younger talent. The Rangers benefit by adding proven reliever Silseth and a catcher who can compete for a roster spot.

With this acquisition, both clubs hope to address immediate needs while positioning themselves for future competitiveness.