March 27, 2023
ANALYSISO'Hoppe was a strong candidate regardless, but he is at least in part going to make the Angels out of spring training because
Max Stassi (hip) will open the year on the injured list. The backstop has been solid in spring play with a .799 OPS over 36 plate appearances, and he likely will see the majority of the reps behind the plate while Stassi is on the shelf.