Luis Rengifo
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September 19, 2025
Blasts ninth homer
Rengifo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis
Rengifo's playing time has picked up a bit while he has filled in for Yoan Moncada (ankle) at third base over the last few days, though Moncada was able to appear as a pinch hitter Thursday. Rengifo has gone 10-for-53 (.189) over 16 games in September while slipping into a utility role as the Angels get a look at some prospects in an injury-riddled infield. For the season, Rengifo has nine homers, 43 RBI, 53 runs scored, 10 stolen bases and a .240/.291/.340 slash line, with that .631 OPS being his worst since 2021.
September 14, 2025
Sitting in second straight
Rengifo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis
For the second day in a row, Rengifo will take a seat in favor of rookie Christian Moore, who will cover second base and bat fifth in the series finale. At 69-80, the Angels are effectively eliminated from playoff contention, so it wouldn't be surprising if the club moved Rengifo into a utility role over the final two weeks in order to open up regular playing time for Moore, who is viewed as the organization's long-term future at the keystone.
September 13, 2025
Taking seat Saturday
Rengifo isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Analysis
Despite collecting a base hit in each of the first two games of the series, Rengifo will retreat to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Christian Moore will start at second base instead during his first day back in the majors and bat fifth against right-hander Bryan Woo.
