Latest Angels injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.
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
Stephenson in holding pattern with 'tricky' nerve injury
ANAHEIM -- Right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson underwent two MRI exams on his right biceps that showed no structural damage, but did reveal a stretched nerve, he said before Saturday’s game against the Mariners. Stephenson, who left after throwing just three pitches against Cleveland on May 30 in his second appearance
Angels recall 2 prospects with Moncada, Stephenson on IL
BOSTON -- The Angels made a bevy of roster moves before Monday’s series opener against the Red Sox, as third baseman Yoán Moncada and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson both landed on the injured list. Outfielder Matthew Lugo, who was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, was recalled along with
Trout gets back in swing of things after early return from IL
CLEVELAND -- Mike Trout is back. The Angels star was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday ahead of Los Angeles' 4-1 win in the series opener in Cleveland. Batting fifth and starting at designated hitter in his first game since April 30 at Seattle, Trout went 1-for-5 with a
'No pain, no issues': Trout gives positive update on return
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Angels superstar Mike Trout took a big step in his recovery from the bone bruise in his left knee, as he progressed to jogging on the field on Monday and had no issues, he said Tuesday. Trout, who sustained the injury while trying to beat out an
Which Angels arms could step up to fill Joyce's void?
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Joyce has shoulder surgery, will miss rest of season
SAN DIEGO -- Angels flamethrowing right-hander Ben Joyce will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair his right shoulder, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Joyce made just five appearances this season, pitching to a 6.23 ERA before landing on the 15-day injured list on
Trout has 'very positive last few days' in recovery from knee injury
ANAHEIM -- Angels star Mike Trout has progressed to swinging the bat without any issues and his next step in his recovery from a bone bruise in his left knee will be running on a treadmill and on the field. Trout, who has been out since April 30 after injuring
Instant impact: Moncada launches 3-run HR in first game back from IL
ANAHEIM -- The Angels were hopeful that adding Yoán Moncada's presence to their lineup would provide a spark on Tuesday, and he did just that. Moncada crushed a three-run homer as part of a six-run eighth inning to help lead the Angels to an 8-3 win over the Blue Jays
Moncada puts his thumb to the test with rehab assignment
ANAHEIM -- Angels third baseman Yoán Moncada is nearing a return. He began a rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire on Saturday. Additionally, the Angels shuffled their bullpen before Saturday night’s game against the Tigers, calling up right-handers Touki Toussaint and Michael Darrell-Hicks while lefty Jake Eder was optioned to
'Very frustrating': Joyce reports lack of progress with shoulder injury
ANAHEIM -- Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce won’t be pitching on his bobblehead night Friday at Angel Stadium due to his status on the injured list, and it doesn’t look like he’s any closer to a return, either. Joyce, who has been on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation
Trout lands on IL, hopes his stay is minimal
ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout, who exited Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Mariners after jamming his surgically repaired left knee on a sprint to first base in the third inning, was placed on the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game against the Tigers. Trout underwent testing on the knee
'Hopefully it's nothing too serious': Trout sits after exiting with knee soreness
ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout, who exited Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Mariners early after jamming his surgically-repaired left knee on a sprint to first base, was held out of the lineup for Thursday’s series opener against the Tigers.
Schanuel 'feeling a lot better' one day after fouling ball off knee
MINNEAPOLIS -- Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel fouled a ball off his right knee that caused him to leave Saturday afternoon's 5-1 loss against the Twins at Target Field in the fourth inning. But he said on Sunday that he’s feeling better and is day-to-day. Facing right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson,
Flamethrower Joyce hits IL with right shoulder inflammation
HOUSTON -- The Angels have been off to an impressive start this season but the bullpen was dealt a big blow on Friday, as flamethrowing right-hander Ben Joyce was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to
Rengifo, Zeferjahn, Moncada day to day after exiting home opener with injuries
ANAHEIM -- It all started out so promising. Superstar Mike Trout delighted the sold-out crowd in the home opener with a homer in his first at-bat at Angel Stadium this season in the first inning. And the Angels tacked on three more runs in the third, keyed by two-out hits
Neto (right shoulder surgery) set to begin rehab assignment
ST. LOUIS -- Angels shortstop Zach Neto will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake Tuesday night. Neto will only serve as the DH for the Bees as they play at Albuquerque, and he will remain in that role for the time being. But it is a significant step
Adell 'not too concerned' after early exit with left hip tightness
CHICAGO -- Angels center fielder Jo Adell left Saturday’s 1-0 win over the White Sox with left hip tightness sustained while beating out an infield single to lead off the fifth inning. Facing right-hander Jonathan Cannon, Adell hit a grounder up the middle that deflected off shortstop Jacob Amaya’s glove
Neto making 'great progress' in recovery from shoulder surgery
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Zach Neto is in his second day of throwing from shortstop to first base, and he joked with manager Ron Washington about how far the distance looks like to him now. “Haven't done it in a while, but kind of getting comfortable again,” he said when he
Neto will miss Opening Day, but shoulder rehab ahead of schedule
MESA, Ariz. -- Shortstop Zach Neto is ahead of schedule in his recovery from his November right shoulder surgery, but he won’t be ready for Opening Day against the White Sox on March 27, manager Ron Washington said Thursday.
Encouraging news for Neto, Stephenson in road to recovery
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Zach Neto and reliever Robert Stephenson are both coming off surgeries, but they received positive news on the first day of official workouts for Angels pitchers and catchers on Wednesday. Neto, who underwent right shoulder surgery in early November, said he met with team doctors on
Rendon to undergo left hip surgery in latest setback
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo left hip surgery and will be out for a significant amount of time, Angels general manager Perry Minasian said on Wednesday. It’s the latest setback for Rendon, who has been plagued by injuries for much of his time with the Angels
Examining Halos' options at shortstop if Neto misses time
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Neto undergoes right shoulder surgery, may miss Opening Day
ANAHEIM -- Shortstop Zach Neto underwent right shoulder surgery on Wednesday and could miss the start of the season, general manager Perry Minasian said Friday. Neto injured himself on a slide into second base against the White Sox on Sept. 26 and missed the final three games of the season.