ANAHEIM — The Los Angeles Angels have added experienced outfielder Jose Siri on a minor league contract, bringing him into camp as a non-roster invitee with a chance to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. 

If Siri makes the Angels’ 26-man squad, the deal would pay him $1.6 million, and it includes opt-out opportunities at the end of Spring Training and again on June 1 if he is not selected to the active roster.

Siri arrives in Anaheim looking to reset his career after a difficult and injury-marred season in New York. His 2025 campaign was derailed early when he fractured his left tibia after fouling a ball off his leg in April. 

While the initial timetable projected a return within a couple of months, lingering soreness significantly delayed his comeback, limiting him to just 16 games at the major league level. In that brief stint, Siri struggled to find rhythm at the plate, posting minimal offensive production in limited opportunities.

The down year was a sharp contrast from Siri’s prior track record, particularly on the defensive side. From 2022 through 2024 with Houston and Tampa Bay, Siri established himself as one of the more reliable defensive center fielders in baseball according to public metrics.

 His speed has long been a defining trait, translating into 45 stolen bases in his career, and his athleticism allows him to cover significant ground in the outfield. How well that speed returns following his leg injury will be a key storyline this spring.

Offensively, Siri has flashed power, hitting 43 home runs over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, though his approach has been inconsistent. A high strikeout rate and limited on-base skills have capped his overall production, making him more valuable as a glove-first option rather than a lineup anchor.

For the Angels, that defensive profile is exactly the appeal. The club enters 2026 with several question marks across the outfield. Jo Adell is expected to see regular time in center despite recent defensive struggles, while Josh Lowe profiles more comfortably in a corner role.

With Mike Trout and Jorge Soler splitting duties between left field and designated hitter, Los Angeles is thin on proven, above-average defenders up the middle.

Siri’s signing gives the Angels a low-risk veteran option who can compete for a bench role and provide insurance in center field. If healthy, he could carve out a meaningful role as a late-inning defensive replacement or spot starter, adding stability to an outfield still very much in flux.