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

INF
Injury: Right index finger fracture
IL date: Sept. 18 (10-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 15)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Injured his finger while fielding grounders during infield practice on Sept. 17. Won't need surgery and it's a six-week recovery. (updated: Sept. 18) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left forearm inflammation
IL date: Sept. 16 (15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 13)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage. Said on Sept. 18 that it's a six-week recovery period and he'll have a normal offseason. (updated: Sept. 18) More >>

1B
Injury: Right intercostal muscle strain
IL date: Aug. 22 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 21)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Scratched from scheduled rehab appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sept. 15 due to irritation sustained on Sept. 13. Shut down for the season on Sept. 18 but will have normal offseason. (updated: Sept. 18) More >>

RHP
Injury: Left low back inflammation
IL date: Aug. 30 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 27)
Expected return: Late-September
Status: Felt something in his lower back the day after his last start. Has been playing catch and threw bullpen sessions on Sept. 15 and Sept. 18. (updated: Sept. 18) More >>

OF
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: Aug. 26 (10-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
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 is expected to miss the rest of the season. (updated: Sept. 9)

INF
Injury: Right knee inflammation
IL date: May 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 8)
Expected return: 2027
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 isn't expected to return this season. (updated: Sept. 9) 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

Sept. 18
•  OF : Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake

Sept. 16
•  RHP : Activated from 15-day injured list
• LHP : Placed on 10-day injured list (left forearm inflammation; retroactive to Sept. 15)

Sept. 4
• RHP : Signed to a Minor League contract and outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake