Latest Angels injuries & transactions

July 17th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

C
Injury: Right foot plantar fasciitis
IL date: May 7 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 3)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on July 17. (updated: July 17)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: March 23 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 16)
Expected return: July
Status: Began a rehab assignment on July 7 in the Arizona Complex League and threw a scoreless inning with three strikeouts on July 11. Getting closer to getting up to pitch for an affiliate. (updated: July 17)

INF
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: June 8 (10-day IL, retroactive to June 6)
Expected return: July
Status: Has been hitting on the field, taking grounders and running with no issues. Started a throwing program on June 24 and is considered close to starting his rehab assignment. (updated: July 17)

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 3 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 22)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Status: Started his throwing program and has progressed to playing catch with a targeted return date shortly after the All-Star break. Threw a bullpen session on July 17 and is scheduled to face hitters on July 21. (updated: July 17) More >>

C
Injury: Left hamate fracture
IL date: June 10 (10-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Underwent CT scan on June 10 that revealed the fracture and underwent surgery with a timeline of roughly four weeks. Progressed to catching and hitting at the club's complex in Arizona. (updated: July 17) More >>

OF
Injury: Right hand fracture
IL date: June 6 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Added to 40-man roster after sustaining the injury because he had an opt-out in his Minor League contract and placed on IL. Began a rehab assignment on July 13 in the Arizona Complex League. (updated: July 17)

INF
Injury: Right knee inflammation
IL date: May 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 8)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Status: Participated in light on-field activity in early June but ultimately decided to undergo right knee surgery. Can't return until July 21 at the earliest, and his surgery is expected to keep him out roughly four to six weeks. (updated: July 5) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: June 7 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 10)
Expected return: Possibly late 2027
Status: Said on June 7 his elbow had been bothering him his last three starts when throwing changeups. MRI exam on June 8 revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Underwent successful season-ending Tommy John surgery. (updated: June 19) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Was evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas and underwent season-ending ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery, the club announced April 8. (updated: April 8) More >>

3B
Injury: Left hip surgery
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Expected retirement
Status: Not going to play in 2026 and had the last year of his contract deferred over several years. Was placed on 60-day IL on March 24. (updated: March 26) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

July 12
• INF : Claimed on waivers by the Athletics

July 10
• RHP : Reinstated from 15-day IL
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake

July 8
• OF : Reinstated from 10-day IL
• INF : Designated for assignment