Multiple reports cite Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic saying the Anaheim Angels have the ability to influence how the MLB trade deadline unfolds. The outlets describe Rosenthal’s view that the Angels can “control the trade deadline,” particularly from a seller’s position. The basic premise is that if the Angels decide to trade players, they could help determine market terms and timing for other teams seeking additions. While the sources do not provide a detailed list of specific players or exact offers, they frame the Angels’ situation as one where their decisions could affect broader trade activity across the league. Both articles present the same core claim—Rosenthal’s assessment that the Angels are positioned to control outcomes at the deadline—as the main reported development. The reports focus on the team’s strategic leverage and potential impact on the trade market rather than confirmed trades already made or specific negotiations underway.