Latest Angels injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.
Angels hit hard by injuries entering season's final weeks
SEATTLE -- The Angels are dealing with a slew of injuries late in the season, as catcher Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the 7-day concussion list and lefty reliever Andrew Chafin was placed on the 15-day IL with left tricep inflammation ahead of their 2-1 loss to the Mariners.
Detmers (elbow) goes on IL, likely done for season
SEATTLE -- A day after leaving his outing with discomfort in his forearm/elbow area, left-hander Reid Detmers was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Right-hander Chase Silseth was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace him in the bullpen for Thursday’s opener against the Mariners.
Detmers' dip in velocity prompts exit before Trout's SF sinks Twins
ANAHEIM -- While Mike Trout showed more signs of getting out of his recent funk at the plate, lefty Reid Detmers had to leave Wednesday afternoon’s 4-3 victory over the Twins at Angel Stadium after feeling something in his left forearm while pitching in the eighth inning. After giving up
Adell sidelined with bout of vertigo, hopeful for quick return
ANAHEIM -- Right fielder Jo Adell has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball in recent weeks, but has been slowed down by a bout of vertigo, as he was held out of the lineup for a second straight day on Tuesday against the Twins.
O'Hoppe placed on concussion IL; Rivero takes his chance
ANAHEIM -- A day after being hit under his chin in a freak incident on a warmup backswing from A's shortstop Jacob Wilson, Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list before Monday’s 12-3 loss in the series opener against the Twins at Angel Stadium. The
O'Hoppe undergoing testing after taking warmup backswing to chin
ANAHEIM -- While the Angels snapped a three-game losing streak and avoided a sweep at the hands of the Athletics, they saw catcher Logan O'Hoppe suffer a freak injury in the seventh inning on a warmup backswing from A's shortstop Jacob Wilson. It caused O’Hoppe to leave the game and
Trout (skin infection) scratched from lineup
KANSAS CITY -- Mike Trout’s quest to reach the 400-home run milestone is on hold. Trout was originally listed in the Angels’ lineup prior to Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium as the designated hitter batting third, but was scratched with a skin infection shortly before first
Ward feeling better, expected to avoid IL after scary collision with wall
HOUSTON -- Taylor Ward was out of the lineup Monday, one day after being carted off the field and taken to a hospital via ambulance after colliding with the out-of-town scoreboard on the left-field wall at Daikin Park. But Ward said he was feeling “way better,” slept well Sunday night
Ward crashes into LF wall, carted off after facial laceration
HOUSTON -- Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field and placed into an ambulance after leaving Sunday’s game against the Astros in the eighth inning after colliding with the out-of-town scoreboard on the left-field wall. Ward was going back on a fly ball hit by Ramón Urías when
Anderson (oblique strain) heads to IL; Halos call upon Ureña
HOUSTON -- The Angels placed left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain Sunday (retroactive to Saturday, Aug. 30) and signed right-handed pitcher José Ureña to a Major League contract. Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery said Anderson felt the injury on Thursday and Friday
Angels have rotation vacancy after placing Mederos (shoulder) on IL
ANAHEIM -- The Angels have an opening in their rotation, as right-hander Victor Mederos was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation before Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs at Angel Stadium. Additionally, right-handed long reliever Carson Fulmer was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow
Mederos (fatigue) among trio of Angels to exit game early
ANAHEIM -- It was more than just a tough lopsided loss to the Cubs on Saturday night, as the Angels saw first baseman Nolan Schanuel, right-hander Victor Mederos and long reliever Carson Fulmer sustain injuries.
Jansen managing rib discomfort, hopes to avoid IL
ANAHEIM – Kenley Jansen is dealing with rib pain on his left side, he told reporters on Wednesday afternoon before the Angels’ series finale against the Reds. The Halos closer said he injured himself during a workout in the weight room, and that it affected him in both his outings
Campero, Neto go back-to-back; Angels hand Skubal shortest outing of '25
DETROIT -- Facing Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal can be a daunting task. The defending American League Cy Young Award winner came into Friday night’s matchup with the Angels on quite a roll.
Angels activate top prospect Moore from injured list
ANAHEIM -- The Angels received a major boost to their lineup on Sunday, as top prospect second baseman Christian Moore was activated from the 10-day injured list and superstar Mike Trout returned after missing two games due an illness.
Moore nearing return to Halos
ANAHEIM -- Angels top prospect Christian Moore, who has been out since July 2 with a left thumb sprain after a diving play at second base in Atlanta, is nearing a return from the injured list. Moore, ranked as the No. 46 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, played seven innings
Halos lose vets Soler, Taylor to IL; Moncada exits after HBP
ANAHEIM -- The Angels’ veteran depth took a major hit on Saturday, as both outfielder Jorge Soler and utilityman Chris Taylor were placed on the 10-day injured list before their 7-2 loss to the Mariners. Infielder Scott Kingery and outfielder Gustavo Campero were recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to take
Trout progresses to OF drills before Philly homecoming
PHILADELPHIA -- It was the perfect All-Star break for superstar Mike Trout, who was able to spend time in his hometown of Millville, N.J., and see family and friends while also allowing his left knee to get some much-needed rest. Trout, a noted Philadelphia sports fan who grew up roughly
Strickland lands on 60-day IL (shoulder strain), avoids surgery
ANAHEIM -- Veteran reliever Hunter Strickland had been one of the club’s most dependable relievers since joining the Angels on May 20 but underwent a pair of MRI exams that revealed a significant strain in his right shoulder. It caused the Angels to transfer Strickland to the 60-day injured list
Moncada returns to Halos after 5-week absence; Aldegheri roughed up after promotion
ANAHEIM -- The Angels received a boost on Tuesday with third baseman Yoán Moncada getting activated from the 10-day injured list, while pitching prospect Sam Aldegheri was also called up from Double-A Rocket City to join the bullpen.
Moore (left thumb) hoping for minimum time on IL; Stevens called up for debut
ATLANTA -- Angels second baseman Christian Moore was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday after spraining his left thumb against the Braves on Wednesday. Moore exited Wednesday's game in the top of the six inning after attempting a diving catch on a ground ball up the middle. Moore’s
Neto (shoulder) day to day after MRI reveals no structural damage
ANAHEIM -- Angels shortstop Zach Neto underwent an MRI exam on his right shoulder before Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Red Sox and it revealed no structural damage. He’s considered day to day, which is good news for the Angels and Neto. Neto, who underwent surgery on his right shoulder
Jansen exits game after 4 pitches, expected to be fine
ANAHEIM -- Angels closer Kenley Jansen exited with cramping in his right pectoral and neck after throwing just four pitches against the Red Sox on Monday, as his velocity was down 3 mph from his season average. But Jansen said he believes he’s fine and will be available to pitch
Taylor lands on IL (fractured hand), Wade Jr. added to roster
ANAHEIM -- Outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. officially joined the Angels before Tuesday’s game against the Athletics after being acquired in a trade with the Giants on Sunday, but utilityman Chris Taylor landed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand. Wade, who was acquired for player to be