Latest Angels injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.
Rivero to undergo surgery for fractured left hamate
ANAHEIM -- Just as he was starting to heat up at the plate, catcher Sebastián Rivero suffered a fractured left hamate on a swing on Tuesday and will undergo surgery that is expected to keep him out for roughly four weeks. The Angels selected catcher Logan Porter’s contract from Triple-A
Schanuel, Rivero exit with injuries as Angels blow out Astros
ANAHEIM -- The Angels built a commanding 7-0 lead over the Astros through the first five innings of Tuesday night’s 10-1 win at Angel Stadium, but the status of two key position players remains a focal point. First baseman Nolan Schanuel and catcher Sebastián Rivero both exited the game early,
Kochanowicz (Tommy John), Moncada (right knee) to undergo surgeries in massive blow to Angels
ANAHEIM -- It was a rough day on the injury front for the Angels on Tuesday, as right-hander Jack Kochanowicz was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament that will require Tommy John surgery and third baseman Yoán Moncada will undergo right knee surgery next week.
1,043 days in the making: Mancini gets 3 hits in return to big leagues
ANAHEIM -- The Angels’ roster has been in flux in recent weeks, and that continued Monday, as the club called up top infield prospect Denzer Guzman from Triple-A Salt Lake and veteran first baseman Trey Mancini was brought up to the Majors for the first time since the 2023 season.
Kochanowicz placed on IL with elbow inflammation; Aldegheri called up
LOS ANGELES -- After recording just one out in his start against the Dodgers on Saturday, right-hander Jack Kochanowicz was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation before Sunday’s series finale at Dodger Stadium. Left-hander Sam Aldegheri, ranked as the club’s No. 16 prospect by MLB Pipeline,
Schanuel returns as Soler (oblique) heads to IL, Kochanowicz struggles
LOS ANGELES -- Just as the Angels saw the return of first baseman Nolan Schanuel after he missed 11 games with left ankle tendinitis, designated hitter Jorge Soler landed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain prior to Saturday’s 9-2 loss to the Dodgers.
Neto back in lineup, but Angels' bats scuffle with Soler, Grissom as late scratches
LOS ANGELES -- While shortstop Zach Neto returned to the lineup after missing three games with whiplash, both first baseman Vaughn Grissom and designated hitter Jorge Soler were scratched with left side tightness before Friday’s Freeway Series opener against the Dodgers.
Neto (collision at home), Madrigal (HBP) back in lineup after early exits Saturday
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Angels appear to have avoided serious injuries to both Zach Neto and Nick Madrigal after the pair exited Saturday’s 14-3 win over the Rays, as both players were back in the lineup on Sunday. After a wild pitch from Ian Seymour in the seventh inning, Neto
Schanuel (calf) lands on IL; Madrigal joins Angels in depth role
DETROIT -- After dealing with left calf inflammation since early April, first baseman Nolan Schanuel landed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday prior to the Angels' 4-0 loss to the Tigers a Comerica Park. He had experienced calf tightness related to his ankle while making a play at first
Kikuchi (shoulder) hopeful to be back early in second half
ANAHEIM -- Angels veteran lefty Yusei Kikuchi said before Wednesday’s 6-5, 10-inning loss to the A’s that he’s set to start his throwing program soon after being diagnosed with left shoulder inflammation early in May, and he’s hopeful to return in the early part of the second half of the
O'Hoppe exits 1st game off IL with left wrist irritation; team says it's precautionary
ANAHEIM -- It started off as a good day on the injury front for the Angels with catcher Logan O'Hoppe getting reinstated from the 10-day injured list and returning to the lineup for Friday’s opener in the Freeway Series against the Dodgers. Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez is slated to come off
O'Hoppe headed to rehab assignment as Angels ready for his return
TORONTO -- Logan O'Hoppe is nearing a return, as the catcher left the club to start a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday. O’Hoppe, who has been out with a small fracture in his left wrist since April 25, was with the Angels in Toronto and hit
d'Arnaud lands on IL as Angels' catching depth dwindles
TORONTO -- The Angels’ catching depth took another hit on Friday, as veteran Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the 10-day injured list with right foot plantar fasciitis. Fellow backstop Omar Martinez had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake to take his place on the roster.
Angels activate Manoah, set for first MLB appearance since 2024
ANAHEIM -- A day after veteran reliever Kirby Yates was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, fellow right-hander Alek Manoah was activated from the IL prior to Wednesday’s series finale against the White Sox. Manoah, who opened the season on the IL after losing the nail on his right middle
Yates activated to give needed boost to Angels' bullpen
ANAHEIM -- The Angels’ bullpen received some much-needed help Tuesday, as veteran Kirby Yates was activated from the 15-day injured list after missing the first 36 games of the season with left knee inflammation. Yates, who signed a one-year deal worth $5 million in the offseason, was reinstated after he
Kikuchi hopes to avoid surgery on injured shoulder
ANAHEIM -- Lefty Yusei Kikuchi landed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Sunday, but will attempt to rehab his shoulder without undergoing surgery, manager Kurt Suzuki said on Tuesday before the Angels' matchup against the White Sox. Kikuchi, who left his start after two innings with
Kikuchi (shoulder) lands on 15-day IL with docs still discussing MRI results
ANAHEIM -- Lefty Yusei Kikuchi landed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Sunday, four days after he left his start after two innings with left shoulder tightness on Wednesday against the White Sox. Kikuchi underwent an MRI exam on Friday, but the results are still being
Johnson (viral infection, hamstring) to join stable of rehabbing Angels arms
ANAHEIM -- The list of rehabbing Angels pitchers at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga continues to grow, as right-hander Ryan Johnson will begin his rehab assignment with the Quakes on Sunday. Johnson, who has been on the injured list retroactive to April 3 with a viral infection and hamstring discomfort, is joining
Manoah, Joyce, Yates back with Halos as trio ramps up rehab
ANAHEIM -- Angels right-handers Alek Manoah, Ben Joyce and Kirby Yates are all set to make rehab appearances with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, and they all had positive things to say about the progress they’ve been making in their injury recoveries. The three right-handers were at Angel Stadium prior
Kikuchi leaves with shoulder tightness as Angels drop sixth straight
CHICAGO -- The Angels not only saw their losing streak get extended to six games after a winless road trip, but lefty Yusei Kikuchi exited his start with left shoulder tightness after throwing a warmup pitch before the third inning and could miss time with the injury.
Angels place O'Hoppe (wrist fracture) on IL, DFA Romano
KANSAS CITY -- The Angels reshaped their roster Sunday with a series of moves that included placing catcher Logan O'Hoppe on the 10-day injured list and designating closer Jordan Romano for assignment.
O'Hoppe exits Saturday's game with left wrist irritation
KANSAS CITY -- Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe left Saturday’s 12-1 loss against the Royals after the seventh inning with left wrist irritation. O’Hoppe took a foul tip off his left wrist and was attended to before returning to his catching duties and finishing the inning.
Flamethrower Joyce faces hitters, could be near rehab assignment
NEW YORK -- The Angels could be getting a major piece of their bullpen back soon as right-hander Ben Joyce took a big step in his recovery on Tuesday, throwing to hitters for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery last May. Joyce had been throwing bullpens at the club’s
Angels option Klassen to Triple-A after rough start in Majors
CINCINNATI – The Angels are hoping George Klassen learns the same lesson that Jack Kochanowicz did in 2024. Klassen, the No. 4-rated MLB.com Pipeline prospect in the Angels system, has been tagged for seven runs - six earned - on seven hits in 4 ⅔ innings over his first two