The Los Angeles Angels will host the Seattle Mariners Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., the first game in a four-game series between two teams with completely different immediate objectives.
The Mariners (80–62) are currently tied with the Toronto Blue Jays for the top wild-card spot while the Tampa Bay Rays are just half a game behind the Mariners and Blue Jays.
The Angels (61–82), long since removed from realistic playoff contention, are using the remaining games to get a good look at some of their younger players, one of them being 24-year-old outfielder.
Moniak, acquired at the trade deadline on Aug. 2 from the Phillies for pitcher Noah Syndergaard, essentially was a bust in Philadelphia, which made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 draft….