Justin Upton Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/25/1987 (34)
- Experience
- 13
- College
- None
Justin Upton Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Justin Upton News
Outfielder Justin Upton has officially cleared waivers and been released by the Los Angeles Angels. The 34-year-old was designated for assignment a week ago. He is now a free agent and can sign with any team. Upton has spent 15 years in the majors. Last year, he appeared in 89 games for the Angels and slashed .211/.296/.409 with 17 home runs, 41 RBI and 47 runs. It seems likely that another team will take a chance on him, at least with a minor league contract.
The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment on Saturday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Upton, who spent four and a half seasons with the Halos, slashed .211/.296/.409 with 17 HRs, 47 runs, 41 RBI, and four stolen bases over 89 games in 2021. He was impressive against lefties, though, hitting .225 with a .838 OPS. Upton's had a strong spring, hitting .333 with three home runs over 15 at-bats. The Angels hinted at a possible platoon with Jared Walsh last month, giving Upton some reps at first base. Instead, they will likely eat the $28 million owed to him this season, and he'll be free to sign with any club. If the 34-year-old can secure a starting job with another team, he has some deep league relevance as a power bat and is very cheap with an ADP of 528.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is starting at first base and hitting fourth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics. It's the first time that Upton will play first base in a major league game, although he's been working at the position this spring. If the Angels actually decide to use the 34-year-old at first base this year, it will be bad news for the left-handed-hitting Jared Walsh. Upton's biggest issue has been staying healthy, as he hasn't played more than 89 games since 2018. That was also the last time he had more than 20 home runs in a season. Last year, Upton hit just .211/.296/.409 with 17 home runs, 41 RBI, 47 runs scored and four steals in 362 plate appearances over 89 games.
