Lagares is expected to open the season as the Angels' fourth outfielder, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was already the favorite for the job, and his roster positioning has become more stable with Scott Schebler reassigned to minor-league camp and Jon Jay cut over the past two days. Lagares will be limited to a reserve role while Mike Trout, Justin Upton and Dexter Fowler remain healthy, and even if the Angels were to lose a starter for a significant period, they might elect to call up a prospect like Jo Adell rather than give consistent at-bats to Lagares.