Kirk Nieuwenhuis was traded from the Mets to the Angels on Wednesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

Nieuwenhuis was traded from the Mets to the Angels on Wednesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Nieuwenhuis was traded for just cash, indicating the club was willing to dump him. While he was blocked from playing in New York, his role with the Angels will likely remain largely unchanged.