Kevin Pillar says Angels’ keeping him at the deadline was ‘a mutual decision’

ANAHEIM — Kevin Pillar was one of the stars of the Angels’ victory on Saturday night, prompting many around the Angels to point out that they were surprised — or even disappointed — that he was still there.

Pillar is enjoying a renaissance, apparent from games like Saturday, when he made a spectacular catch and drove in a run with two outs.

That’s precisely why some figured the Angels would be able to trade him to a contender at the deadline, in turn adding another prospect to a system that needs them.