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
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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.
Trout speaks on recovery, open to moving to corner OF or DH
ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout said his twice surgically repaired left knee is feeling better and he¡¯s open to potentially moving to a corner outfield spot or serving as designated hitter more often to try to stay healthy. Trout, a three-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, tore his left
Joyce (shoulder), Rendon (oblique) placed on injured list
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Angels were dealt a couple of blows before Tuesday¡¯s 10-5 loss to the Twins at Target Field, as rookie closer Ben Joyce and veteran third baseman Anthony Rendon were both placed on the injured list. Joyce landed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, while Rendon
With Rengifo out, Halos counting on youth at top of the order
ANAHEIM -- The injuries keep on coming for the Angels, as infielder Luis Rengifo was the latest key player to land on the injured list, getting placed on the 10-day IL before Saturday¡¯s 5-4 win over the Mets with right wrist inflammation. It¡¯s the second time Rengifo has been placed
'Guy can't catch a break': Trout done for '24 with another tear in knee
ANAHEIM -- Mike Trout will not be returning to a baseball field this season. Angels general manager Perry Minasian said on Thursday that Trout received an MRI on Wednesday that revealed another tear in the left meniscus that was surgically repaired earlier this year.
Trout faces setback, pauses rehab?
ANAHEIM --- Shortly after the 2024 Trade Deadline ended, Angels general manager Perry Minasian addressed the media about the club¡¯s approach. While the attention primarily focused on the club trading Luis Garc¨ªa to the Red Sox on Tuesday -- and last Saturday¡¯s Carlos Est¨¦vez trade for a pair of top
Trout trending in the right direction after minor setback
ANAHEIM -- After feeling discomfort in his left knee during the first game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Angels superstar Mike Trout decided to shut it down after two innings. After still not feeling right and experiencing a popping sensation while trying to loosen his
Trout exits first rehab game with left knee soreness
SEATTLE -- Angels superstar Mike Trout sustained a setback in the first game of his rehab assignment, as he left Tuesday¡¯s game with Triple-A Salt Lake after two innings because of left knee soreness. The Angels announced on Wednesday that Trout is headed back to Southern California to get re-evaluated.
Canning's tough night capped by elbow issue
OAKLAND -- A rough day became even worse for Angels right-hander Griffin Canning on Friday. Canning scuffled through 3 1/3 innings before leaving with right elbow irritation in a 13-3 loss to the A¡¯s at the Coliseum. He was hit hard, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks,
Rendon returns from IL atop Angels' lineup; Trout progressing
ANAHEIM -- Veteran third baseman Anthony Rendon made his long-awaited return to the Angels on Monday and superstar Mike Trout isn¡¯t too far behind, as he progressed to jogging on the field and is on track for a return in late July. Rendon, out since April 20 with a high-grade
With Rengifo down, Hiura ready for another chance
CHICAGO -- With his .315 batting average and 22 stolen bases in 69 games, Angels infielder Luis Rengifo appeared headed toward his first career All-Star Game appearance this month. But instead, he¡¯s headed to the injured list, as he was placed on the 10-day IL with right wrist inflammation before
Trout nearing next steps, looking forward to return
ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout has started light baseball activities and said he¡¯s getting closer to running on the field and hitting in the cages, which are the next steps in his recovery from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Trout, speaking before Saturday¡¯s walk-off
Sandoval needs UCL surgery, out for year
ANAHEIM -- Left-hander Patrick Sandoval was hopeful he avoided major injury after exiting Friday¡¯s game against the Dodgers with a left elbow strain, but revealed the rough news before Monday's 5-1 series-opening win over the A's that he suffered both a high-grade flexor tendon tear and a torn ulnar collateral
Pitching puzzle for Angels with Sandoval hurt
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Angels not concerned following early exit for Neto (calf)
LOS ANGELES -- A night after lefty Patrick Sandoval exited his start early with a left elbow strain that landed him on the injured list the following day, the Angels saw shortstop Zach Neto leave Saturday¡¯s game against the Dodgers with left calf tightness. While the Angels are still waiting