Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo won his salary arbitration case against the team on Thursday, according to a source. Rengifo will earn $2.3 million in 2023 instead of the $2 million that the Angels filed for. The Angels failed to upgrade at the shortstop position in the offseason, so Rengifo is expected to enter 2023 as the primary starter at the position. The 25-year-old hit .264/.294/.429 with a career-high .724 OPS, 17 home runs, 52 RBI, 45 runs scored and six stolen bases in 511 plate appearances and 127 games in his fourth MLB season in 2022. It was a great year for Rengifo, all things considered, but he's a free swinger, which will make him hard to rely on for a useful batting average and on-base percentage.

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He was originally listed as out due to a knee issue. However, Rengifo must be feeling better because the Angels have put him back in the lineup for this contest. He'll bat cleanup and play second base against lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Rengifo could be worth a look as a streaming option after a four-hit performance on Monday.

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (back) was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Seattle Mariners due to back tightness. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI double before exiting with the injury. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to return is Friday against the Detroit Tigers. He has been locked in the plate recently with a seven-game hitting streak, including three home runs and nine RBI over his last 30 at-bats. Rengifo is slashing .273/.309/.438 with nine home runs, 33 RBI, 29 runs, and five stolen bases in 84 games in 2022.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Luis Rengifo was placed on the paternity list Wednesday. He will step away from the team the next few days. The 25-year-old has started the last 19 games as the team's primary second baseman. He is slashing .233/.290/.337 with two home runs, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, and a stolen base over 94 plate appearances in 2022. Jack Mayfield was called from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move and will handle second base duties while Rengifo is away. Mayfield is slashing .220/.270/.322 with one home run, six RBI, and one stolen base across 20 games this season.

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (elbow) is listed as day-to-day with a right elbow contusion after he was hit by a pitch on his right elbow in the second inning of the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics. Rengifo was also out of the lineup on Sunday, but the injury isn't considered serious. The 25-year-old has played in just six games for the Angels in the first half of the season, going 4-for-14 with no home runs, no RBI and three runs scored in 17 plate appearances. Rengifo shouldn't be out for long, but he just doesn't play enough to warrant fantasy consideration in mixed leagues.