Injuries & Moves: Daniel recalled; Rosenberg optioned
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July 26: RHP Davis Daniel recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake; LHP Kenny Rosenberg optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
The Angels needed another arm after Rosenberg allowed six runs over 3 1/3 innings in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the A's and decided to bring up Daniel. Daniel, ranked as the club's No. 26 prospect, posted a 5.82 ERA in three starts before being optioned on July 10. Daniel, who could take Rosenberg's spot in the rotation, is coming off a strong start at Triple-A, allowing one run over seven innings with nine strikeouts. Rosenberg has registered an 8.78 ERA in 13 1/3 innings with the Angels this year but has a 3.74 ERA in 77 innings at Triple-A.
July 26: OF Mike Trout undergoes MRI exam that reveals no knee damage
Trout, who had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on May 3, suffered a setback in the first game of his rehab assignment. He left the game early after two innings because of left knee soreness. Trout flew back to the Los Angeles area on Wednesday and underwent an MRI exam on Thursday. On Friday, Trout announced that the MRI came back clean, and he only felt some scar tissue in his knee breaking up. He'll start running on the field again soon and isn't expected to need another rehab assignment before being activated. More >>>
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
OF Mike Trout (torn meniscus in left knee)
Expected return: Possibly late July/early August
Trout suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee against the Phillies on April 29 but was frustrated because he wasn't sure how it occurred. An MRI exam on April 30 revealed the tear. He underwent surgery on May 3.
Trout began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on July 23 but left his first game after two innings because of left knee soreness. He was sent to Southern California to be re-evaluated the following day. Trout underwent an MRI exam but it came back clean, he said on July 26. Once he's running again at full speed, he'll be reinstated. (Last updated: July 26)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Andrew Wantz (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly 2025
Wantz appeared in only one Major League game this season and was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to July 1. He underwent a further examination and had season-ending elbow surgery, the club announced on July 13. It's unclear the nature of the operation, but it's likely Tommy John surgery, which would keep him out of action until late 2025 or '26. He's doing his rehab in Arizona, the Angels announced July 22. (Last updated: July 22)
RHP José Cisnero (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly July
Cisnero struggled in his last outing on April 27, allowing a three-run homer to the Twins' Carlos Santana while recording just two outs in relief. After the game, he complained of shoulder discomfort and was placed on the injured list on April 28. Cisnero started his throwing progression and played catch on May 9. He progressed to throwing from 120 feet on May 17 and threw off a mound on May 19. But he felt tightness in his lower back after throwing and was moved to the 60-day injured list on May 29. He resumed throwing on June 10 and has been doing his rehab at the club's Spring Training complex in Arizona. (Last updated: July 22)
LHP Patrick Sandoval (torn flexor tendon, torn ulnar collateral ligament)
Expected return: Possibly late 2025
Sandoval exited his June 21 start against the Dodgers with left forearm tightness and was placed on the injured list the next day with a left elbow strain. Sandoval felt it while pitching to former teammate Shohei Ohtani, signaling to the dugout after he threw an 89 mph fastball. He underwent an MRI exam on June 22 and told reporters on June 24 that he was diagnosed with a high-grade flexor tendon tear and a torn ulnar collateral ligament. He said he'll undergo surgery soon and expects to be out for at least a year. There remains a chance he could be out until 2026.
Sandoval was moved to the 60-day IL on June 25. He underwent successful surgery to repair his UCL on June 26. On June 29, he said that he had a brace inserted in his elbow as part of his Tommy John surgery. His timetable is roughly 12-14 months. (Last updated: June 29)
RHP Kelvin Caceres (right lat strain)
Expected return: 2025
Caceres suffered a lat strain during Spring Training that required season-ending surgery in March. He made his Major League debut in 2023, allowing one run in 1 1/3 innings. He also had a 4.12 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings across three Minor League levels. He was officially shifted to the 60-day injured list on May 9. (Last updated: May 10)
RHP Robert Stephenson (torn ulnar collateral ligament)
Expected return: 2025
The Angels announced on April 18 that Stephenson would undergo season-ending elbow surgery, and he had Tommy John surgery with a brace inserted in his elbow on May 1. Stephenson said he believes it'll be a 12-month recovery but could take as long as 18 months. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 21.
Stephenson was removed from his first rehab appearance on April 13 after facing just one batter and feeling something in his right elbow. Pitching for Triple-A Salt Lake, the right-hander opened up the bottom of the seventh inning on the mound but threw only four pitches, all balls, before signaling to the dugout. After speaking briefly to the trainer and a coach, Stephenson departed. (Last updated: May 3)