Report: Angels agree to deal with Valbuena

The Los Angeles Angels have come to terms on a deal with versatile infielder Luis Valbuena, pending a physical, a source told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

While terms of the deal are still unknown, it's expected to be a two-year contract with an option.

Valbuena will supplement an already loaded Angels infield that includes Yunel Escobar at third, Andrelton Simmons at shortstop, Danny Espinosa at second, C.J. Cron at first and Albert Pujols as the designated hitter.

While he isn't a major upgrade defensively, he could produce some pop from the right side if he platoons all over the diamond. Not only that, but both Escobar and Espinosa are set to hit free agency following the 2017 season, and Valbuena would be a decent fall-back option.

Over his nine-year career, Valbuena has seen the most time at third and second base, but has also been used at first base, shortstop, and designated hitter. He's only played four career games in the outfield, and he's not expected to see playing time over Cameron Maybin, Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Ben Revere.

Last season, Valbuena proved to be an effective player in his second season with the Houston Astros, slashing .260/.357/.459 with 13 home runs and driving in 40 runs over 90 games.

His best season was in 2015, when the 31-year-old netted career highs with 25 homers and 56 RBIs.