Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon says baseball has "never been a top priority for me" and that he plays the sport "to make a living."

Rendon made his pointed remarks Monday as the Angels' position players reported to spring training camp. The injury-plagued former All-Star said his enthusiasm for baseball has remained the same throughout his career before being asked whether his perspective on the game has changed.

"It's never been a top priority for me," Rendon told reporters, according to The Athletic.