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Los Angeles Angels · Utility Infield

Vaughn
Grissom

UTL · #5 Age 23 · Bats R / Throws R · 6'0" 180 lbs Roster Flexibility
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2B/SS/3B
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Covered
OOO
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On roster
B−
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Out of
Options
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Career Statistics
YearGAVGOBPSLGOPSHRRBIWAR
202236.291.348.388.7362100.5
202395.213.260.325.585833−0.3
202481.229.282.357.6397320.1
2025103.221.281.342.6238380.2
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Out of Options. That Is Why He Is Here.

Vaughn Grissom is on the Angels' Opening Day roster primarily because he is out of minor league options — he must be placed on waivers to be sent down, and the Angels were not willing to risk losing him. That is an organizational decision, not an evaluation of his talent, and it matters to understanding his role.

Acquired from Boston, Grissom provides real infield versatility: he can play second base, shortstop, and third base at a passable level. In a lineup that needs Neto to stay healthy and Christian Moore to develop, having a competent backup who can cover multiple spots without burning roster flexibility is a practical value.

He competes with Oswald Peraza and Nick Madrigal (MiLB deal) for backup infield time. None of these options are exciting — which tells you exactly how thin the depth behind Neto and Moore actually is. This is a position group that needs addressing.

The .291 debut average in 2022 was the high-water mark and it has been downhill since. That said, Grissom has been a serviceable reserve across three seasons, posting positive or near-zero WAR despite limited usage. At 23, there is still time for a development leap — but the Angels cannot afford to wait on it.