Oliva hasn’t been back to the big leagues since getting into 26 games for the Pirates from 2020-2021 and spent all of last year in Seattle’s system at Double-A Arkansas, batting .294/.378/.463 with seven homers and 37 steals in 248 plate appearances. He’s merely an organizational depth addition for the Brewers and will likely open next season at Triple-A Nashville.

Oliva got into 26 games over a two-year span with the Pirates before spending all of last season in the minors. The 27-year-old outfielder gives the Angels some extra organizational depth heading into the 2023 season.

Oliva cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week and will report to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 26-year-old outfielder holds a lackluster .179/.220/.214 triple-slash line across 59 plate appearances at the major-league level since 2020.

It clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Josh VanMeter, who was traded to Pittsburgh on Thursday. Oliva, 26, has struggled with the bat, but has shown the ability to go get it in the outfield and make an impact as a baserunner. Those skills could see another organization take a chance on him.