Kevin Pillar

Outfielder Kevin Pillar previously said he was “98% sure” that he was going to retire after 2024, but it seems like he would like to squeeze through that little 2% window he left open for himself. On an appearance on MLB Network’s Hot Stove (video link from X), Pillar said he is now hoping to…

Pillar (thumb) said Monday in an interview on MLB Network that he wants to continue playing in 2025.

Outfielder Kevin Pillar previously said he was “98% sure” that he was going to retire after 2024, but it seems like he would like to squeeze through that little 2% window he left open for himself. On an appearance on MLB Network’s Hot Stove (video link from X), Pillar said he is now hoping to…

The 35-year-old outfielder said "I've just had some time to reflect...I still enjoy doing it. I'm pretty sure I still want to play." He's going to be in Dallas for the Winter Meetings next week in the hopes of jumpstarting his comeback. Pillar had moments of fantasy usefulness for the Angels this past season but finished the year slashing .229/.291/.377 with eight home runs and 12 steals in 314 plate appearances. He also graded out as a below-average outfielder by Outs Above Average for the first time since 2021 and only the third time in his career. He might need to accept a minor league deal to play in 2025.