Angels trade Joe Saunders for Diamondbacks' Dan Haren

Three-time All-Star could make his Angels debut Monday night against Boston.

Unable to an add an impact bat, the Angels chose to upgrade their rotation Sunday when they acquired ace right-hander Dan Haren from the Arizona Diamondbacks for left-hander Joe Saunders, minor league pitchers Patrick Corbin and Rafael Rodriguez and a player to be named.

"We didn't see a fit from an offensive standpoint we thought would make us better," General Manager Tony Reagins said before the Angels' series finale against the Texas Rangers.

"There are still opportunities out there, and we will be aggressive in pursuing them. We're just looking for opportunities to improve the club. We didn't say it had to be an impact bat." Details