Angels DFA RHP Wade Meckler — Grade D

Bottom 20%Sentiment

N/A

Fan Verdict

Sentiment Analysis

Negative

NegativeMixedPositive

Fan and media reaction to the Angels's designation for assignment of Wade Meckler has been largely negative, earning a D+ sentiment grade. Designating Wade Meckler for assignment clears a 40-man roster spot, a move that has drawn questionable attention around the league. Looking ahead, Wade Meckler's role with the Angels carries significant concerns as the season progresses.

News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1

Verdict needed — be the first to weigh in on this MLB move.

No fan grades yet. Your vote sets the Fan Verdict the rest of the crowd reacts to.

Cast your verdict on this move

Grade Angels DFA RHP Wade Meckler

Your grade joins the crowd-sourced Fan Verdict.

Quick Reaction

News & Buzz

Live Discussion

Auto-moderated fan forum with 5-minute speaker turns

Discussion

Loading discussion...

Explore the leaderboards

MLB Contract Value →Best & worst deals per dollar Most Overpaid MLB →Big money, weak value Most Underpaid MLB →The quiet bargains MLB Controversies →Where fans and analysts split MLB Grade Movers →Biggest recent grade swings

About this MLB transaction

The Angels completed a transaction involving Wade Meckler (RHP) on January 28, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported MLB move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Sentiment D.

Want broader context? The MLB hub has the league-wide transaction feed and team rankings. The MLB transactions feed lists every reported move across the league, each one open for the crowd's verdict.