Latest Angels injuries & transactions

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

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Left low back inflammation
IL date: Aug. 30 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 27)
Expected return: September
Status: Felt something in his lower back the day after his last start. He's still able to play catch, and the injury isn't considered serious. (updated: Aug. 30) More >>

1B
Injury: Right intercostal muscle strain
IL date: Aug. 22 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 21)
Expected return: September
Status: Exited Aug. 20 game after feeling tightness in his side and was held out of lineup the next day against the Rangers. Is slowly getting better and has been running but hasn't started baseball activities. (updated: Aug. 30) More >>

LHP
Injury: Low back muscle spasms
IL date: Aug. 20 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 17)
Expected return: September
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and pitched a scoreless inning on Aug. 28. Was scheduled to pitch again on Aug. 30. (updated: Aug. 29)

RHP
Injury: Right forearm radial nerve inflammation
IL date: Aug. 5 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 3)
Expected return: Possibly early September
Status: Began throwing bullpens in Arizona, and will pitch in the Arizona Bridge League on Sept. 1. Will move to an affiliated team eventually, according to manager Kurt Suzuki.  (updated: Aug. 29)

OF
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: Aug. 26 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Exited Aug. 25 game after grabbing his right hamstring as he ran to second base on a wild pitch. Was diagnosed with a strain and placed on the IL on Aug. 26. (updated: Aug. 26)

INF
Injury: Right knee inflammation
IL date: May 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 8)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Participated in light on-field activity in early June, but ultimately decided to undergo right knee surgery. Still rehabbing his injury at home in Florida and hasn't started baseball activities. (updated: July 22) 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

Aug. 30
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL (left low back inflammation)
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake

Aug. 29
• RHP : Designated for assignment
• C : Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake

Aug. 28
• OF : Activated from 7-day concussion IL
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake

Aug. 26
• OF : Placed on 10-day IL (right hamstring strain)
• OF : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake

Aug. 23
• LHP : Reinstated from IL
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Aug. 22
• OF : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake City
• IF : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• IF : Placed on 10-day IL
• OF : Placed on seven-day concussion IL