Maria Torres

Kurt Suzuki might not have been best all-around catcher available in free agency, but he does offer something valuable for the Angels’ pitching staff.

The Angels reached agreement with free-agent left-hander José Quintana on a one-year, $8-million deal on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said. Quintana has made more than 30 starts seven times in nine seasons.

Ex-general manager Billy Eppler’s influence was felt Friday when the Angels added seven amateur players, including Dominican shortstop Denzer Guzman.

Angels starters Andrew Heaney and Dylan Bundy avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deals, but Shohei Ohtani has not come to terms.

Kurt Suzuki, a veteran of 14 seasons who helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series in 2019, has an above-average bat for a catcher.

Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas said he left the organization on good terms after not landing the GM job. He’ll be president and GM of the Frisco Roughriders.

Victor Rojas, the Angels’ play-by-play announcer for 11 seasons, is stepping down to spend more time with family and focus on his apparel business.

The baseball world fondly recalled Dodgers legendary manager and ambassador Tommy Lasorda, who died of a heart attack Thursday night at 93.

A mostly atrocious Angels 2020 season nevertheless had several moments worth savoring. Of course, many involved Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Anthony Rendon.

In a videoconference, Angels manager Joe Maddon said outfielder Jo Adell, 21, could use more developmental time in the minor leagues after a tough 2020.