The Opener: Ohtani, Eovaldi, MLBTR Chat
2023/09/the-opener-ohtani-eovaldi-mlbtr-chat.htmlManager Phil Nevin described Ohtani as "pretty sore" (as relayed by MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger) and while Sam Blum of The Athletic notes that the club did some preliminary testing last night, Nevin didn't have enough information to share much of anything else. … While some teams are already looking ahead to 2024, many are focused on the current pennant chase, with more than half the league still boasting 20% or higher playoff odds, per Fangraphs.
Shohei Ohtani Diagnosed With Tear In UCL, Will Not Pitch Again This Season
2023/08/shohei-ohtani-diagnosed-with-tear-in-ucl-will-not-pitch-again-this-season.htmlShohei Ohtani has been diagnosed with a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his pitching elbow, general manager Perry Minasian told reporters (including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … He departed in the second inning with what the team initially announced as arm fatigue.
Angels Activate Mike Trout From Injured List
2023/08/angels-to-activate-mike-trout-from-injured-list.htmlThe Angels are activating outfielder Mike Trout from the injured list, reports Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … Cron, Randal Grichuk and others, as well as promoting Nolan Schanuel just a few weeks after drafting him.
Injury Notes: Means, Neto, Treinen, Heim
2023/08/injury-notes-means-neto-treinen-heim.htmlManager Phil Nevin informed reporters (including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com) that Neto will be out for several weeks after recent imaging revealed increased inflammation. … Even if skipper Bruce Bochy wanted to limit Heim's looks against left-handed pitching, Garver -- a career .272/.366/.523 hitter against southpaws -- should be well equipped to step in.
Angels Place Taylor Ward On 60-Day IL With Facial Fractures
2023/07/angels-place-taylor-ward-on-10-day-il-with-facial-fractures.htmlAs noted by MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger, Ward was struck in the face by a sinker from right-hander Alek Manoah. … The loss of Ward for what figures to be an extended period is a crushing blow to an Angels club that is already dealing with injuries to Mike Trout, Logan O'Hoppe, Gio Urshela, Anthony Rendon, Brandon Drury, Max Stassi, and Jo Adell among its position player corps.
AL West Notes: Mariners, Rendon, Neto, Alvarez
2023/07/al-west-notes-mariners-rendon-neto-alvarez.htmlThe club has previously been connected to Mark Canha of the Mets, though Tommy Pham, Cody Bellinger, and Lane Thomas are other outfielders who could potentially move prior to the deadline. … We're going to have to calm him down for a little while." Nevin didn't offer a new timetable for return, though MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger indicates that Rendon will be shut down for at least two more weeks.
AL West Notes: Angels, Leiter, Astros
2023/07/al-west-notes-angels-leiter-astros.htmlMLB.com's Rhett Bollinger notes that both infielder Brandon Drury and catcher Logan O'Hoppe have progressed to hitting off a tee in their injury rehab processes. … Drury, in a particular, seems poised for a quick return, as Bollinger adds that he hopes to return from injury "in a few days." O'Hoppe is farther away, considering his initial recovery timeline of four to six months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum back in April.
Reds Agree To Terms With First-Round Pick Rhett Lowder
2023/07/reds-agree-to-terms-with-first-round-pick-rhett-lowder.htmlThe Reds have agreed to terms with first round pick Rhett Lowder, tweets Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. … The 6'2" hurler was the ACC's pitcher of the year in each of his final two seasons for the Demon Deacons.
Angels Select Trey Cabbage, Outright David Fletcher
2023/07/angels-select-trey-cabbage-outright-david-fletcher.htmlBachman has inflammation in his throwing shoulder; Nevin told reporters he'll be shut down for a brief period but isn't expected to require a long-term absence (relayed by Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … On the positive side, Cabbage gets his first MLB look.
2023 MLB Draft, First Round Results
2023/07/2023-mlb-draft-first-round-results.htmlCincinnati Reds: Rhett Lowder, RHP, Wake Forest… The Mets and Dodgers are the only teams without a first-rounder, as their top picks were each dropped 10 places overall as part of their punishment for exceeding the highest luxury-tax tier in 2022.
Los Angeles Notes: Dodgers, Kershaw, Drury, Moore
2023/07/los-angeles-notes-dodgers-kershaw-drury-moore.htmlManager Phil Nevin told reporters (including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger) that an MRI on Drury's shoulder revealed nothing but inflammation, indicating the infielder had avoided major injury. … As noted by The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya, manager Dave Roberts recently told reporters that the club could consider optioning second baseman Miguel Vargas to the minors as he looks to correct his ongoing struggles, noting that "everything is on the table." While Vargas got off to a solid start in 2023, with a .240/.341/.432 slash line in his first 44 games, he's been trending downward ever since then.
Shohei Ohtani Exits Start With Blister, Angels Fall To Padres
2023/07/shohei-ohtani-exits-start-with-blister-angels-fall-to-padres.htmlRhett Bollinger of MLB.com noted that Ohtani used an acrylic nail on the cracked fingernail, but it became irritated as the game went on and blistered. … Fans looking forward to seeing the full two-way Sho-Time at the All-Star Game on July 11 won’t be able to do so given the injury.
Mike Trout Undergoes Hamate Surgery
2023/07/angels-place-mike-trout-on-il-with-hamate-frature.htmlJuly 5: Manager Phil Nevin tells reporters, including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, that Trout underwent surgery to address his fracture. … Trout has been one of the better players in baseball for over a decade now, having already won three Most Valuable Player awards and a litany of other accolades.
Angels Acquire Mike Moustakas
2023/06/angels-acquire-mike-moustakas.htmlThe Halos designated infielder Kevin Padlo for assignment to open a spot for Moustakas, reports MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. … The Angels are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
West Notes: Campusano, San Jose, Urquidy, Moore
2023/06/west-notes-campusano-san-jose-urquidy-moore.htmlAngels lefty Matt Moore is making progress in his rehab from an oblique injury that has left his sidelined for nearly a month, though he told reporters, including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger, that today's bullpen didn't go well enough for him to be activated from the injured list on Monday. … Padres catcher Luis Campusano is making notable progress in his rehab from a sprained left thumb.
The Opener: Postponements, Alonso, Adell
2023/06/the-opener-postponements-alonso-adell.htmlFormer top prospect Jo Adell is expected to make his 2023 debut for the Angels today against Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. … The game in Philadelphia will begin at 5:05pm CT, replacing what was expected to be a scheduled off-day for both teams.
Angels Recall Livan Soto, Place Anthony Rendon On IL
2023/05/angels-to-promote-livan-soto.htmlRendon left Saturday's game due to left groin tightness, and Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters (including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger) today that Rendon was going to miss a couple of games while being evaluated. … May 15: The Angels announced a series of roster moves today, including the recall of Soto and the reinstatement of catcher Chad Wallach from the injured list.
Angels Designate César Valdez, Select Chris Okey
2023/05/angels-designate-cesar-valdez-select-chris-okey.htmlIn one other note relating to the Angels, Suarez won't require but will be shut down from throwing for four weeks, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … The Angels announced a series of roster moves, recalling right-hander Jimmy Herget and selecting catcher Chris Okey.
Angels’ Jose Quijada, Austin Warren To Miss Extended Stretches
2023/05/angels-jose-quijada-austin-warren-to-miss-extended-stretches.htmlHe's being shut down from throwing for four-to-six weeks due to elbow discomfort of his own, tweets Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … While it doesn't seem there's any consideration of surgery in Warren's case, the lengthy shutdown means he's likely out for multiple months.
Angels Select Austin Warren, Chad Wallach; Designate Justin Garza
2023/04/angels-select-austin-warren.html5:20pm: The Angels have added right-hander Austin Warren to their 40-man roster, reports Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com (Twitter links). … 5:30pm: Bollinger adds (Twitter links) that right-hander Jimmy Herget was optioned as the corresponding move for Warren, and that catcher Logan O'Hoppe has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to his shoulder injury.
West Notes: Tepera, Davis, Davies, Gray
2023/04/west-notes-tepera-davis-davies-gray.htmlRyan Tepera left today's game with a shoulder issue and will receive further examination, Angels manager Phil Nevin told MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger and other reporters. … Regardless, Davies now looks to miss some significant time, so Drey Jameson might get a long look at the replacement in Arizona's rotation.
West Notes: Musgrove, Rodriguez, Phillips, Sborz
2023/04/west-notes-musgrove-rodriguez-phillips-sborz.htmlPer Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters today that right-hander Chris Rodriguez suffered a setback in his rehab from shoulder surgery. … The Rangers have announced that right-hander Josh Sborz has started a rehab assignment in Triple-A as he looks to return from a sprained ankle that sent him to the injured list to open the season.
Albert Pujols Interested In Future Coaching Opportunitites
2023/03/albert-pujols-interested-in-future-coaching-opportunitites.html“Whatever Perry and the organization need, I’m here to help out,” Pujols said to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com at that time, referring to general manager Perry Minasian. … Pujols said that he thinks there's a coaching role in his future, but not for a few more years.
Angels Notes: Pujols, Guyer, Rodriguez, Canning
2023/02/angels-notes-pujols-guyer-rodriguez-canning.htmlDespite his time as a player in the organization ending on a rather sour note, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is rejoining the Angels organization that designated him for assignment early in the 2021 season as a special assistant to honor his ten-year personal services contract with the club, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … Following that DFA, Pujols looked revitalized with the Dodgers before returning to the Cardinals for a final season that saw him hit his 700th career home run.
Padres, Angels Showing Interest In Nathan Eovaldi
2022/12/padres-angels-showing-interest-in-nathan-eovaldi.htmlEven if they don't wind up signing Eovaldi, the Halos are keen to add more pitching, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, and certainly could make a play for some of the other remaining options on the market. … Ohtani and Tyler Anderson look set to occupy the first two spots in their rotation, with Reid Detmers, Patrick Sandoval and Jose Suarez rounding out the five.