Multiple outlets report that the Los Angeles Angels have leverage as the MLB trade deadline approaches, largely because they could act as “sellers” and influence what buyers can acquire. All sources point to commentary from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who appears on a baseball talk show to discuss the Angels’ positioning. Rosenthal says he believes the Angels are a team that can control the trade deadline, suggesting their decisions and willingness to move players could shape the pace and outcome of trades involving other clubs. The New York Post and Yahoo Sports versions emphasize that the Angels’ approach could affect both the market for talent and the larger storyline around the organization’s near-term direction. The reporting frames this as an opportunity for the Angels to change their future by making deals, implying that their trades could reflect a broader shift in roster strategy. While details on specific players, trade targets, or timing are not included in the provided excerpts, the common thread is that the Angels’ status in the league’s standings and their available assets could give them impact beyond their own roster.