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Angels to promote top prospect Christian Moore
- The Los Angeles Angels promoted their 2024 first-round draft pick Christian Moore to the major leagues on Friday in Baltimore.
- The promotion responds to persistent struggles at second base, where multiple players have failed to deliver consistent production this season.
- Moore, a 22-year-old infielder who began 2025 with Double-A Rocket City, hit.234 in 34 games but recently batted.350 over a 20-game Triple-A stretch.
- A source confirmed Moore's call-up Thursday afternoon, noting his 27 percent strikeout rate and above-average power as key considerations for his major league opportunity.
- The Angels expect Moore to receive significant playing time at second base, signaling a strategic move to improve a position that has hampered the team's performance.
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Angels continue youth movement, call up 2B Christian Moore
The Los Angeles Angels called up top prospect Christian Moore for the first time, adding the second baseman in advance of a three-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
Angels call up '24 No. 8 pick Moore, source says
The Los Angeles Angels are calling up infielder Christian Moore, the No. 8 pick in last year's draft, for their weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez amid multiple reports.
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