Kevin Pillar

Pillar signed a 1-year contract with the Angels Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Shortly after news broke that Mike Trout would miss time with knee surgery, the Angels acquired free-agent outfielder Kevin Pillar. The 35-year-old was designated by assignment by the White Sox on Friday after recording just a .160 batting average over 25 at-bats in 17 games. This will be Pillar's ninth team over his 12-year career.

The White Sox have designated Kevin Pillar for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

The move will free up a roster spot for OF Tommy Pham. Pillar struggled this season, slashing .160/.290/.360 in his time with Chicago.

Kevin Pillar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the White Sox's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a rare highlight in what has been a challenging season for Pillar, as he recorded his first home run of the year. Despite the homer, Pillar's season batting average sits at a meager .174, and his overall production has been underwhelming with just 3 hits and 2 RBI over 15 games. Fantasy managers should view this game as a positive blip rather than a sign of a turnaround, given his persistent struggles at the plate this season. Pillar remains a risky fantasy option, primarily useful in deep leagues for managers desperate for outfielders.

Kevin Pillar agreed to a minor league deal with the White Sox with an invite to Spring Training.

Fantasy Impact

Pillar will look to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster out of Spring Training. He would likely hold a role as a depth outfielder for the White Sox.

Braves outfielder Kevin Pillar is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Pillar started on Tuesday and launched a sixth-inning homer to kickstart a 7-6 come-from-behind win. The veteran will give way to Eddie Rosario against a right-handed Jameson Taillon on Wednesday while he's hitting .230 with nine homers and four steals across 78 appearances.