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- Despite this move being a savvy one for the Angels, it went under the radar thanks to the Dodgers. Angels' 3-team trade went quietly as Dodgers signed TuckerAt 6:51 p. m.
- Western Time, the Passan announced the Dodgers had signed Tucker to a free-agent contract.
- It's a massive move, and instantly drew the attention of the MLB and professional sports world. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThen, just two minutes later at 6:53 p. m., Passan announced the Angels trade with the Rays and Reds, which landed Lowe with the Angels, Gavin Lux and Chris Clark with the Rays, and Brock Burke with the Reds. As the Major League Baseball world was losing its mind over the Dodgers landing yet another top free agent, the Angels' move was completely forgotten. More: Dodgers continue to frustrate all of MLB with major Kyle Tucker signingBut it's not a move that should've gone so under the radar.
- Lowe is a nice pickup for the Angels and will factor into the outfield over the next few seasons, as he's under club control through 2028. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe left-handed hitting 27-year-old outfielder is a nice addition for the Angels, but it went completely under the radar thanks to the other Los Angeles team making their own lefty-hitting outfield addition. Lowe is a fun addition for the Angels, and if he can get back to the potential he showed in 2023, then this trade pickup might prove to be very fruitful. While it would be difficult, the Angels are hoping their lefty-hitting outfield addition will be the best one made on Thursday night. More MLB news:Mets offer to Kyle Tucker before Dodgers' $240 million deal revealed by former MLB GMMLB Hot Stove tracker: Live updates on news, rumors, signings and trades for 2025 free agencyKyle Tucker contract details: How much deferred money did Dodgers give new star?Red Sox get big trade update on Brendan Donovan amid updated rumorsFormer Cubs, Twins All-Star utilityman to sign with Rockies on two-year dealMets get bad news on free-agent Cody Bellinger amid strong Yankees offer.