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: Possibly early June
Status: Exited in seventh inning on May 23 after initially injuring ankle on April 4. Tested it on May 26, but felt worse the next day and underwent an MRI exam. (updated: May 27) More >>
LHP Drew Pomeranz
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: May 13 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late May
Status: Manager Kurt Suzuki said the IL stint was the Angels being “cautious.” Threw second bullpen session on May 21, and faced hitters in a live session on May 23. Could return as soon as May 28. (updated: May 26)
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. Underwent MRI exam and won't need surgery, but is continuing to get treatment without starting baseball activities. (updated: May 26)
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 >>
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. Targeting to start throwing program in late May/early June with a return date shortly after the All-Star break. (updated: May 20) 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 won't be able to put pressure on his foot until early June. (updated: May 16)
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
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
May 22
• INF Donovan Walton: Contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake
• OF Wade Meckler: Contract selected from Double-A Rocket City
• OF Josh Lowe: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
• INF Yoán Moncada: Placed on 10-day injured list (right knee inflammation)
• LHP Yusei Kikuchi: Transferred to 60-day injured list