# Angels fire‑sale talks persist as Detmers trade rumors swirl > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/los-angeles-angels-gm-change > Updated: 2026-08-03T19:09:00.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 8. Following the June 26 dismissal of GM Perry Minasian and the appointment of John Mozeliak as interim GM, the Angels have pursued a cautious fire‑sale strategy. Mozeliak identified starting pitchers Reid Detmers and José Soriano, along with shortstop Zach Neto, as primary trade assets, and by late July concrete offers were circulating. On August 3, Detmers re‑emerged in trade speculation. One report linked him to a possible move to the Chicago Cubs, which the Cubs later denied. The Angels also shuffled the roster, designating outfielder Jorge Soler for assignment and adding catcher Moisés Ballesteros. Despite the rumors, Detmers remained with Los Angeles, and his future trade status stayed uncertain as both the Angels and the Baltimore Orioles evaluated their rebuilding plans. The organization continues to describe its approach as “cautious,” with fire‑sale discussions still active as the trade deadline approaches. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers at center of trade rumors Reid Detmers of the Angels is the focus of trade speculation, with the Cubs denying a deal while the Angels and Orioles adjust their rosters after recent moves. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-pitcher-reid-detmers-at-center-of-trade-rumors ### 2026-08-01: MLB Trade Deadline Activity Hits Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels Seattle Mariners weigh mock trades to improve a 53‑58 roster, while the Los Angeles Angels scratch pitcher José Soriano amid trade interest ahead of the 2026 MLB deadline. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-trade-deadline-activity-hits-seattle-mariners-los-angeles-angels ### 2026-07-24: Los Angeles Angels Eye Trade‑Deadline Fire Sale Amid Roster Struggles Los Angeles Angels, led by interim GM John Mozeliak, consider a trade‑deadline fire sale to fix a weak roster, with pressure mounting as they sit at 39‑61 and miss the playoffs since 2014. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-eye-tradedeadline-fire-sale-amid-roster-struggles ### 2026-07-21: Los Angeles Angels Weigh Trading Reid Detmers as Deadline Nears The Los Angeles Angels are exploring trades for left‑hander Reid Detmers and right‑hander Jose Soriano ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, hinting at a rebuild and potential moves involving stars like Mike Trout. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-assess-trade-market-before-deadline ### 2026-06-30: Los Angeles Angels dismiss GM Perry Minasian amid ongoing team struggles The Los Angeles Angels fired GM Perry Minasian, citing a poor 392‑500 record and missed playoff chances, and named former Cardinals exec John Mozeliak as his replacement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-dismiss-gm-perry-minasian-amid-ongoing-team-struggles ### 2026-06-27: Los Angeles Angels name John Mozeliak interim GM after Perry Minasian dismissal The Angels fired GM Perry Minasian and installed former Cardinals exec John Mozeliak as interim GM, tasking him with rebuilding and scouting while a permanent GM is sought. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-fire-gm-perry-minasian-name-john-mozeliak-interim-advisor ### 2026-06-27: Los Angeles Angels fire GM Perry Minasian, name John Mozeliak interim The Los Angeles Angels fired GM Perry Minasian after two seasons at the bottom of the AL West and named former Cardinals president John Mozeliak as interim GM. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-fire-gm-perry-minasian-name-john-mozeliak-interim ### 2026-06-26: Los Angeles Angels fire GM Perry Minasian, appoint John Mozeliak as interim The Los Angeles Angels fired GM Perry Minasian on June 26, 2026 and named former Cardinals exec John Mozeliak as interim GM to run daily operations, the draft and trade‑deadline strategy. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-open-three-game-series-against-oakland-athletics --- Cite as: Angels fire‑sale talks persist as Detmers trade rumors swirl. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/los-angeles-angels-gm-change