Angels Place Anthony Rendon On Injured List
2021/07/angels-place-anthony-rendon-on-injured-list.htmlManager Joe Maddon suggested Rendon's absence wouldn't be too long (via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … This will mark the third IL stint of the season for Rendon, continuing what has been a disappointing campaign.
Angels Select Scott Schebler
2021/06/angels-expected-to-select-scott-schebler.htmlRhett Bollinger of MLB.com was among those to note that Schebler has joined the team in the Bronx. … Infielder Kean Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, but the Angels will need to make another transaction to clear space for Schebler on the 40-man roster.
Franklin Barreto To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2021/05/franklin-barreto-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery.htmlThe Angels announced that infielder Franklin Barreto will undergo Tommy John surgery, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com was among those to report. … Considering Barreto is out of minor league options, his Angels future looks rather iffy at this point.
Los Angeles Notes: Ohtani, Watson, Gonsolin, Price, Gray, Morrow
2021/05/los-angeles-notes-ohtani-watson-gonsolin-price-gray-morrow.htmlAngels manager Joe Maddon told reporters (including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger) that Ohtani "was sore, but he kept telling me he…… Brandon Morrow stopped his throwing program due to arm problems, Roberts said, and the veteran right-hander's comeback attempt looks uncertain.
Angels Notes: Odorizzi, Injuries, Rodriguez
2021/04/angels-rumors-jake-odorizzi-free-agency-steve-cishek.htmlRookie right-hander Chris Rodriguez is expected to remain in the bullpen for the 2021 season, writes MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger, but his early work has reinforced the organization's belief that he can be an impact starter in the future. … Manager Joe Maddon said after last night's game that he expects injured outfielder Juan Lagares and catcher Max Stassi to rejoin the club this weekend (Twitter link via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register).
AL Notes: Rengifo, Wilson, Biggio, Allen, Hamilton
2021/03/al-notes-rengifo-wilson-biggio-allen-hamilton.htmlThe Angels optioning out Rengifo and Mayfield could be good news for non-roster invitee Jose Rojas, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com was among those to point out. … That's a bit surprising in Rengifo's case, since he had looked like the favorite to open the year as Los Angeles' top infielder off the bench.
Health Notes: Barreto, Eflin, Teheran, A. Wood
2021/03/health-notes-barreto-eflin-teheran-a-wood.htmlThe Angels are shutting down infielder Franklin Barreto for four to six weeks because of elbow inflammation, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com relays. … Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin has dealt with a back issue since last week, but it doesn't look as if it will keep him from making his first start of the regular season.
Pitching Notes: King Felix, Teheran, Red Sox, D-backs, Angels
2021/03/pitching-notes-king-felix-teheran-red-sox-d-backs-angels.htmlAngels righty Felix Pena is expected to miss two to four weeks with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com tweets. … As of now, the Orioles have not scheduled any exams for Hernandez, a minor league signing who looked likely to win a season-opening rotation spot in the bigs before this injury cropped up.
AL West Notes: Adell, Marsh, Flexen, Kozma
2021/03/al-west-notes-adell-marsh-flexen-kozma.htmlA lingering shoulder injury from last season has kept Marsh from any outfield action this spring, though he is expected to be back on the grass next week and Marsh tells MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger that he believes he'll be ready for the start of the season. … The Athletics are giving Pete Kozma a long look in Spring Training, as the veteran infielder has thus far played in all of Oakland's spring games, MLB.com's Martin Gallegos writes.
Angels’ Gerardo Reyes, Brendan McCurry To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2021/03/angels-gerardo-reyes-tommy-john-surgery-brendan-mccurry.htmlAngels right-handers Gerardo Reyes and Brendan McCurry will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2021 season, the team announced to reporters (Twitter link via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … Reyes, 27, came to the Halos in the August trade that sent veteran catcher Jason Castro to the Padres.
AL Notes: White Sox, Angels, Ward, Tigers, Greiner
2021/03/al-notes-white-sox-angels-ward-tigers-greiner.htmlTaylor Ward started at catcher in the Angels' spring training contest this afternoon, notes Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … While Hahn cautioned the front office would never foreclose the possibility of another pickup, it seems they're content with the group of players already in the organization.
Pitching Notes: Lamet, Claudio, Robertson, E. Cabrera, Oberg
2021/02/pitching-notes-lamet-claudio-robertson-e-cabrera-oberg.htmlAngels lefty reliever Alex Claudio is battling a hip infection that could delay his camp debut by at least one to two weeks, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com tweets. … A dozen-plus teams were in attendance to watch Robertson, according to Feinsand, who writes that the right-hander "was said to look good." Robertson's fastball regularly checked in between 90-91 mph and hit 92 mph multiple times.
No Extension Talks Yet Between Angels, Dylan Bundy
2021/02/no-extension-talks-yet-between-angels-dylan-bundy.htmlThe Angels could lose top starter Dylan Bundy to free agency next offseason, and the right-hander said Thursday (via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com) that they have not engaged in discussions regarding an extension. … Bundy was the fourth overall pick of the Orioles in 2011 and someone who was regarded as a can't-miss prospect in his younger days, but he couldn't quite put it together in parts of five seasons as a member of the O's, with whom he registered a 4.67 ERA/4.28 SIERA across 614 1/3 innings.
Quick Hits: Rule Changes, Angels, McCann
2020/12/quick-hits-rule-changes-angels-mccann.htmlThe Angels and catcher James McCann did indeed have mutual interest before the Mets inked their backstop of choice to a four-year deal, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (via Twitter). … During a Zoom call with reporters, Rockies manager Bud Black suggested the possibility of teams losing their DH upon pulling their starting pitcher from the game, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Angels President John Carpino On GM Search
2020/09/angels-president-john-carpino-on-gm-search.htmlClub president John Carpino discussed the situation with reporters including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. … Having parted ways with GM Billy Eppler, the Angels are looking for a new top baseball operations decisionmaker.
AL Injury Notes: M. Chapman, Jays, Angels
2020/09/al-injury-notes-m-chapman-jays-angels.htmlThe Angels placed infielder Franklin Barreto on the injured list Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com tweets. … It's still unclear how much longer the AL West-leading A's will go without Chapman, though.
Latest On Simmons, Ohtani
2020/08/latest-on-simmons-ohtani.htmlOhtani, who didn't pitch last year due to Tommy John surgery, spoke to media members including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (Twitter link) this evening. … Simmons is "still pretty sore," Maddon explains, and will likely not be back in the "real immediate future." Maddon continued:…
Shohei Ohtani Underwent MRI On Pitching Arm
2020/08/shohei-ohtani-headed-for-mri-on-pitching-arm.htmlTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani expressed discomfort in his right arm following today's start against the Astros, per various reporters (including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … Yet he certainly hasn't looked as dominant as he'd been.
Injury Notes: Rendon, Altuve, Hamels, Cubs, Orioles
2020/07/injury-notes-rendon-altuve-hamels-cubs-orioles.htmlThe Angels aren't sure whether third baseman and top winter acquisition Anthony Rendon will be ready when they open their season Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com relays. … Manager David Ross said Tuesday (via Jordan Bastian of MLB.com) that it "looks like all thumbs up from today" in regards to Rizzo.
Coronavirus Notes: Astros, Diekman, Teheran, Indians
2020/07/coronavirus-notes-astros-diekman-teheran-indians.htmlRegardless, with the campaign just two weeks away, Maddon's not sure if Teheran will be available from the jump (via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com), as the skipper observed that "it would probably be a rush" to place him in the Angels' season-opening rotation. … “I look forward to having the issue resolved as soon as possible to rejoin my teammates tomorrow," Bregman stated.
Angels Add Reid Detmers To 60-Player Pool
2020/06/angels-reid-detmers-60-player-pool.htmlThe Angels are adding left-hander Reid Detmers, the tenth overall pick in last month's draft, to their 60-man player pool, general manager Billy Eppler told reporters today (Twitter link via MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger). … Players not on the active Major League roster will continue to train together and participate in simulated games with instruction from club personnel and minor league coaches, so it's understandable that the Angels want Detmers to have that benefit.
Ohtani Likely To Pitch Once Per Week; Angels Expect To Use Six-Man Rotation
2020/06/shohei-ohtani-pitch-weekly-angels-six-man-rotation.htmlJUNE 30: Ohtani is "healthy" and ready to take on both pitching and hitting duties when camp re-opens, per GM Billy Eppler (via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, on Twitter). … The delayed start to the season looks to have given Ohtani ample time to fully recover from both his 2018 Tommy John procedure and last September's left knee surgery.
Shohei Ohtani Close To Throwing Off Mound
2020/04/angels-shohei-ohtani-close-pitching-mound.htmlAngels right-hander/slugger Shohei Ohtani has progressed to long tossing from a distance of 180 feet and is following those sessions up with higher-intensity throws from 60 feet, pitching coach Mickey Callaway told reporters on Tuesday (Twitter links via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register and Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … With fellow righty Griffin Canning resuming a throwing program after a UCL scare of his own, the Angels are trending in the direction of a full-strength rotation featuring Ohtani, Canning, Andrew Heaney, Julio Teheran and Dylan Bundy to begin the year.
Griffin Canning To Receive “Biological Injections”
2020/03/griffin-canning-to-receive-biological-injections.htmlAngels righty Griffin Canning will receive "biological injections" to treat his ailing elbow, the team announced and MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger was among those to cover on Twitter. … This news still leaves some mystery as to the underlying condition and to Canning's outlook.
Angels’ Brandon Marsh Could Miss Spring
2020/02/angels-brandon-marsh-could-miss-spring.htmlAngels outfield prospect Brandon Marsh is battling a left elbow strain that could keep him out all spring and possibly into the season, according to manager Joe Maddon (via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … Marsh, though, was impressive last year in his first taste of Double-A ball, where he batted .300/.383/.428 with seven home runs and 18 stolen bases in 412 plate appearances.