This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Robert Stephenson
Injury: Stretched nerve in right biceps
IL date: June 2, retroactive to May 31 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 24)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Took a big step in his recovery on July 30, throwing off a mound for the first time. (updated July 30) More >>
2B Christian Moore
Injury: Left thumb strain
IL date: July 3
Expected return: Possibly early August
Status: Starting a rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire and is nearing a return. (updated July 30) More >>
OF Jorge Soler
Injury: Low back inflammation
IL Date: July 26, retroactive to July 24 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Felt something in his back on July 23 and underwent further testing that revealed inflammation. Second time he's been on the IL with a back injury this season. (updated July 26) More >>
INF/OF Chris Taylor
Injury: Left hand fracture
IL date: July 26 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly mid-September
Status: Re-fractured his hand on a diving play in right field on July 25. Expects a similar timeline to when he first broke his hand on June 9 and missed six weeks. (updated July 26) More >>
RHP Ben Joyce
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: April 11 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 9)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Returned to Angel Stadium for the day on July 25 and confirmed he underwent labrum surgery on May 14. Rehabbing in Arizona and said it's too early to know if he'll be ready for Spring Training. (updated July 25) More >>
RHP Hunter Strickland
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: July 7 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 9)
Expected return: Possibly early September
Status: Felt discomfort in his shoulder during his relief appearance on July 6. Underwent an MRI, which revealed a significant shoulder strain, but it won't require surgery. (updated July 9) More>>
3B Anthony Rendon
Injury: Left hip surgery
IL date: Feb. 15 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly late 2025
Status: Underwent left hip surgery after attempting to rehab in the offseason and is likely to miss the 2025 season. (updated Feb. 24)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 30
• RHP Luis García: Acquired in trade with Nationals
• LHP Andrew Chafin: Acquired in trade with Nationals
• LHP Jake Eder: Traded to the Nationals
• 1B Sam Brown: Traded to the Nationals
• LHP José Quijada: Designated for assignment
July 28
• RHP Jack Kochanowicz: Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP José Fermin: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
July 26
• INF Scott Kingery: Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• OF Gustavo Campero: Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• OF Jorge Soler: Placed on 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 24
• INF/OF Chris Taylor: Placed on 10-day injured list
July 24
• LHP José Quijada: Contract selected from Double-A Rocket City
• LHP Jake Eder: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP Robert Stephenson: Transferred to 60-day injured list
July 21
• INF/OF Chris Taylor: Activated from 10-day injured list
• OF Gustavo Campero: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake