Texas Rangers acquire catcher Logan O’Hoppe and reliever Chase Silseth from Los Angeles Angels
On July 29, 2026 the Texas Rangers completed a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, acquiring catcher Logan O’Hoppe and right‑handed reliever Chase Silseth in exchange for 19‑year‑old infielder Angel Arredondo. O’Hoppe, 26, entered the deal after posting a .209 batting average with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 75 games this season, a decline from his career .227 average and a strong 2024 season (.244 average, 20 homers). Silseth, also 26, had a 3‑2 record and a 2.72 ERA over 47 appearances (39 ⅔ innings), striking out 48 and walking 13. The Rangers, sitting first in the AL West (55‑53), needed immediate catching depth after injuries to Danny Jansen (elbow injury, moved to the 60‑day IL) and Kyle Higashioka (flexor strain, also on the IL). O’Hoppe was optioned to Triple‑A Round Rock right after the trade, while Silseth joined Texas’ active roster. The Angels received Arredondo, a Mexican‑born prospect who batted .247 with eight homers and 47 RBIs in Class‑A Hickory, marking the Angels’ first move before the trade deadline as they begin a rebuild.
Entities: Angel Arredondo · Brandon Nimmo · Chase Silseth · Joc Pederson · Logan O’Hoppe · Los Angeles Angels · MacKenzie Gore · Skip Schumaker · Texas Rangers
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- [● 3 SOURCES] At the time of the trade the Rangers were first‑place in the AL West with a 55‑53 record. (standings)
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Logan O’Hoppe from the Los Angeles Angels on July 29, 2026. (trade)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kyle Higashioka was on the injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow. (injury_report)
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Texas Rangers acquired right‑handed reliever Chase Silseth from the Los Angeles Angels on July 29, 2026. (trade)
- [● 10 SOURCES] Chase Silseth will join the Texas active roster. (team_move)
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Rangers sent infielder Angel Arredondo to the Angels in exchange for O’Hoppe and Silseth. (trade)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Logan O’Hoppe was optioned to Triple‑A Round Rock immediately after the trade. (team_move)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Danny Jansen was placed on the 60‑day injured list with an elbow injury that is likely season‑ending. (injury_report)