Latest Angels injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
CF Mike Trout
Injury: Left hand contusion
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Hit on the left hand by a 94.2 mph fastball from Mariners reliever Casey Legumina and had to exit the game in the eighth inning on April 5. Postgame X-rays were negative, but was held out of the lineup on April 6. (updated: April 6) More>>
RHP Ryan Johnson
Injury: Viral infection
IL date: April 6 (15-day IL; retroactive to April 3)
Expected return: Mid-April
Status: Scratched from his start due to illness on April 5 and was placed on the IL on April 6. Expected to be ready to return once he's eligible on April 18. (updated: April 6)
RHP Kirby Yates
Injury: Left knee inflammation
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: April
Status: Threw a bullpen on April 1 in Chicago and threw again before the club's home opener on April 3. Will face hitters for the first time on April 7. (updated: April 6)
INF Vaughn Grissom
Injury: Left wrist sprain
IL date: March 24 (10-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: April
Status: Began a rehab assignment and played third base for Triple-A Salt Lake on March 31. Has hit .429 in six games in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake and is getting closer to a return, manager Kurt Suzuki said April 6. (updated: April 6)
RHP Grayson Rodriguez
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Possibly April
Status: Feeling good playing catch and doing strengthening exercises. Has yet to throw a bullpen since the injury, but has been playing catch with no issues. (updated: April 6) More >>
RHP Alek Manoah
Injury: Right middle finger contusion
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: April
Status: Right middle fingernail fell off after March 17 start. Has progressed to throwing bullpens with all of his pitches at the club's complex in Arizona. (updated: April 3)
RHP Ben Joyce
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Early 2026 season
Status: Progressing well in throwing program. Yet to throw bullpens at 100 percent intensity but has been throwing without any issues. Manager Kurt Suzuki said he looks good but doesn't know when he'll face hitters just yet. (updated: April 3)
RHP Robert Stephenson
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
Expected return: TBD
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Status: Was evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas and will have to determine his next step, general manager Perry Minasian said. There's at least a chance Stephenson could require another surgery. (updated: March 27) More >>
3B Anthony Rendon
Injury: Left hip surgery
Expected return: Expected retirement
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
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
April 6
• LHP Mitch Farris: Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP Ryan Johnson: Placed on 15-day IL (viral infection)
April 5
• RHP George Klassen: Contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP Joey Lucchesi: Designated for assignment
April 3
• RHP Victor Mederos: Traded to Braves for international signing bonus pool space
March 29
• RHP Shaun Anderson: Contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP Walbert Urena: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake More >>
• RHP Victor Mederos: Designated for assignment
• LHP Jayvien Sandridge: Traded to Orioles for cash considerations
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