This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
1B Nolan Schanuel
Injury: Left ankle inflammation
IL date: May 27 (10-day IL; retroactive to May 24)
Expected return: June
Status: Ran at light intensity, took grounders and participated in shuffling drills to test ankle on June 1, and said it's improving. Progressed to hitting in cage on June 2. (updated: June 2) More >>
INF Yoán Moncada
Injury: Right knee inflammation
IL date: May 22 (10-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: Same knee that sidelined Moncada last season. Participated in light on-field activity on June 1 and June 2. (updated: June 2)
SS Zach Neto
Injury: Whiplash
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Exited game on May 30 after a collision at home plate but returned to the lineup on May 31. Was scratched roughly an hour before first pitch on June 1 and was held out as a precaution on June 2 but said he was feeling better. (updated: June 1) More >>
LHP Yusei Kikuchi
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 3 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 22)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Status: Left April 29 outing before the start of the third inning. Scheduled to start his throwing program in early June with a return date shortly after the All-Star break. (updated: June 1) More >>
C Travis d'Arnaud
Injury: Right foot plantar fasciitis
IL date: May 8 (10-day IL; retroactive to May 7)
Expected return: Possibly second half
Status: Exited in the fifth inning on May 6 after injuring himself while trying to beat out an infield single. Said he felt a pop and but has started to put pressure on his foot while wearing a boot. (updated: June 1)
RHP Ben Joyce
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: March 23 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 16)
Expected return: Possibly June
Status: Made four rehab appearances before being shut down. MRI came back clean May 15. Eligible to return from the 60-day IL May 26. Rehabbing at the club's complex in Arizona and resumed his throwing program. (updated May 26) More >>
RHP Robert Stephenson
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 Anthony Rendon
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
June 2
• LHP Drew Pomeranz: Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP Tayler Saucedo: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
• OF Matthew Lugo: Claimed off waivers by Royals
May 28
• LHP Drew Pomeranz: Reinstated from 15-day injured list
• LHP Tayler Saucedo: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
May 27
• 1B Nolan Schanuel: Placed on 10-day injured list (left ankle inflammation)
• INF Nick Madrigal: Contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake
• OF Matthew Lugo: Designated for assignment
May 23
• RHP Taijuan Walker: Signed to a Minor League deal