Giavotella is part of an open competition for the Angels' starting second base job this spring, the Orange County Register reports.
He should be considered the frontrunner after hitting .272/.318/.375 in 2015, although the Angels could opt to choose a better defensive option in newcomer Cliff Pennington. Along with Pennington, Giavotella will compete with Gregorio Petit and Rey Navarro for the starting job to begin the season barring a late-spring addition via trade or free agency. Now out of minor league options, Giavotella is a likely candidate to remain on the 25-man roster even if he's unable to secure the keystone as his regular spot in the coming weeks.