Latest Angels injuries & transactions

May 6th, 2026

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

LATEST INJURIES

C
Injury: Foot soreness
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited in the fifth inning on May 6 after injured himself while trying to beat out an infield single in the fourth. Had trouble putting weight on his foot so he's undergoing additional testing. (updated: May 6)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 23 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: May
Status: Threw on April 24 in Arizona and felt good. Pitched four simulated innings with 60 pitches on April 30. Threw five innings in an Arizona Complex League game on May 5 and is nearing a rehab assignment. (updated: May 6) More >>

RHP
Injury: Viral infection, hamstring discomfort
IL date: April 6 (15-day IL; retroactive to April 3)
Expected return: May
Status: Exited a Minor League rehab start on April 13 with hamstring discomfort. Struck out seven over 3 1/3 scoreless innings in a rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on May 3 and will start with Triple-A Salt Lake on May 7. (updated: May 6) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 3 (15-day IL; retroactive to April 30)
Expected return: Possibly mid-season
Status: Left his outing before the start of the third inning on April 29. Underwent an MRI, will be shut down for 3-4 weeks before starting a throwing program. (updated: May 5) More>>

C
Injury: Left wrist fracture
IL date: April 26 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly mid-May
Status: Removed from April 25 game after taking a foul tip off his left wrist. Progressed to playing catch, throwing to bases and taking light swings in the cages. (updated: May 5) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: March 23 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: May
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on April 29 by throwing a scoreless inning. Threw another scoreless inning with the Quakes on May 2 and allowed one run in one inning on May 5. (updated: May 5) 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

May 6
• RHP: : Reinstated from 15-day injured list More >>
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake

May 5
• RHP: : Reinstated from 15-day injured list
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake

May 4
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP : Designated for assignment

May 3
• LHP : Placed on 15-day IL (left shoulder inflammation) More >>
• LHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake

May 1
• LHP : Elected free agency

April 29
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• LHP : Designated for assignment

April 28
• RHP : Cleared release waivers and is officially a free agent
• RHP : Cleared waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake and elected free agency