LA Angels Sign Veteran Outfielder Adam Eaton after Released by White Sox
On Monday, July 12th, 2021 the Chicago White Sox made the decision to continue the remainder of the 2021 Major League Baseball season without their veteran left – handed outfielder, Adam Eaton, as the Southsiders of Chicago make their MLB postseason push as serious contenders for the first time in quite a while. Eaton was unconditionally released by the Chicago White Sox last Monday.
Second Stint with the Chicago White Sox
Eaton originally played for the Chicago White Sox from 2014 to 2016, before joining the Washington Nationals for the following four Major League Baseball seasons (2017 – 2020) as he was traded to Washington by the Chicago White Sox for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, and Dane Dunning. While playing in Washington D. C. he helped the Nationals win their first MLB World Series in franchise history back in 2019.
Last December during the MLB offseason the Chicago Whiter Sox signed Adam to a one – year deal worth approximately $7 million, and that contract included an $8.5 million club option for the 2022 Major League Baseball season as well. During Eaton’s second stint with the Chicago White Sox, he was batting .201 / .298 / .344 over the course of the 58 games that he played for the Sox. Adam hit 5 homers, 28 RBIs, and he scored 33 runs for the White Sox during his 2021 MLB campaign. On Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment before eventually releasing Eaton the following week.
The Los Angeles Angels Sign Adam Eaton
On Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 the Los Angeles Angels introduced their newest member in their clubhouse by announcing that they have signed the veteran outfielder known for his defense more than his presence at the plate to a major league deal. Over his slightly above average yet respectable 10 – year Major League Baseball career Eaton has an overall batting average of .278 to go along with his 65 career MLB home runs and 317 total RBIs.
Hopefully Adam can help the struggling Los Angeles Angels as they currently sit in 4th place in the American League West division of the MLB. They are 9 games out of first in the AL West at the moment as we are just over the half way point of the 2021 MLB regular season.
Adam Eaton’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards
- World Series Champion (2019)
- 2 Time American League Triples Leader (2014, 2016)
Current MLB Standings (as of Thursday, July 15th, 2021)
American League East
Boston Red Sox 55 – 36 0 Games Behind
Tampa Bay Rays 53 – 37 1.5 Games Behind
Toronto Blue Jays 45 – 42 8 Games Behind
New York Yankees 46 – 43 8 Games Behind
Baltimore Orioles 28 – 61 26 Games Behind
American League Central
Chicago White Sox 54 – 35 0 Games Behind
Cleveland Indians 45 – 42 8 Games Behind
Detroit Tigers 40 – 51 15 Games Behind
Minnesota Twins 39 – 50 15 Games Behind
Kansas City Royals 36 – 53 18 Games Behind
American League West
Houston Astros 55 – 36 0 Games Behind
Oakland Athletics 52 – 40 3.5 Games Behind
Seattle Mariners 48 – 43 7 Games Behind
Los Angeles Angels 45 – 44 9 Games Behind
Texas Rangers 35 – 55 19.5 Games Behind
National League East
New York Mets 47 – 40 0 Games Behind
Philadelphia Phillies 44 – 44 3.5 Games Behind
Atlanta Braves 44 – 45 4 Games Behind
Washington Nationals 42 – 47 6 Games Behind
Miami Marlins 39 – 50 9 Games Behind
National League Central
Milwaukee Brewers 53 – 39 0 Games Behind
Cincinnati Reds 48 – 42 4 Games Behind
Chicago Cubs 44 – 46 8 Games Behind
St. Louis Cardinals 44 – 46 8 Games Behind
Pittsburgh Pirates 34 – 56 18 Games Behind
National League West
San Francisco Giants 57 – 32 0 Games Behind
Los Angeles Dodgers 56 – 35 2 Games Behind
San Diego Padres 53 – 40 6 Games Behind
Colorado Rockies 40 – 51 18 Games Behind
Arizona Diamondbacks 26 – 66 32.5 Games Behind
Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series
According to Bovada sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Thursday, July 15th, 2021. Currently the Los Angeles Angels have the overall 19th highest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs. The Chicago White Sox have the 3rd highest odds to win the 2021 MLB World Series as of now.
Team Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers +350
Houston Astros +500
Chicago White Sox +700
San Diego Padres +700
New York Mets +900
Boston Red Sox +1000
San Francisco Giants +1000
Milwaukee Brewers +1200
Tampa Bay Rays +1200
Oakland Athletics +1800
New York Yankees +2200
Toronto Blue Jays +2200
Atlanta Braves +4000
Philadelphia Phillies +5000
Cleveland Indians +5500
Seattle Mariners +6000
Chicago Cubs +6600
Cincinnati Reds +6600
Los Angeles Angels +6600
St. Louis Cardinals +6600
Washington Nationals +6600
Minnesota Twins +20000
Kansas City Royals +25000
Miami Marlins +25000
Baltimore Orioles +100000
Colorado Rockies +100000
Detroit Tigers +100000
Pittsburgh Pirates +100000
Texas Rangers +100000
Arizona Diamondbacks +150000
