Angels Select Ehire Adrianza
2024/04/angels-select-ehire-adrianza.htmlMLB.com's Rhett Bollinger first reported that Adrianza was likely to replace Rendon on the club's roster last night. … After hitting free agency for the first time following the 2020 season, Adrianza signed with the Braves on a minor league deal ahead of what would become a career year of the infielder.
AL West Notes: Abreu, Scherzer, Rendon
2024/04/al-west-notes-abreu-scherzer-rendon.htmlAngels third baseman Anthony Rendon exited this evening's game against the Reds with a right hamstring injury, as relayed by MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. … The most obvious option for the club at first base should they look to move away from Abreu is Jon Singleton, though the 32-year-old has hardly lit the world on fire himself with a .250/.333/.313 slash line in 13 games this year.
Robert Stephenson To Miss 2024 Season With Elbow Injury
2024/04/robert-stephenson-to-miss-2024-season-with-elbow-injury.htmlAngels reliever Robert Stephenson is out for the season with an elbow injury, the team informed reporters (X link via MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger). … The club will provide further details tomorrow.
Robert Stephenson Being Evaluated For Elbow Soreness
2024/04/robert-stephenson-being-evaluated-for-elbow-soreness.htmlWhile details are still sparse, the team told reporters this afternoon that he's headed for further testing after experiencing soreness in his throwing elbow (X link via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … It's far too soon to know whether he's in danger of missing significant time.
Angels Notes: Silseth, Rotation, Stephenson
2024/04/angels-notes-silseth-rotation-stephenson.htmlThe pitcher himself gave the good news to members of the media yesterday, including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, adding that he hopes to be back in about three weeks. … The Angels are still interested in seeing what he can do as a starter over the long term but they are surely aware that he can't suddenly launch into the 200-inning range this year.
Angels Hire Torii Hunter As Special Assistant To The GM
2024/04/angels-hire-torii-hunter-as-special-assistant-to-the-gm.html“It means a lot,” Hunter said, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … From there, the club seemed interested in making Hunter first base coach but he declined to be considered for that position, citing his non-baseball commitments to business pursuits such as barbecue restaurants and cafes, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
Robert Stephenson Aiming For Late-April Activation From 15-Day IL
2024/03/robert-stephenson-aiming-for-late-april-activation-from-15-day-il.htmlThe righty provided MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger with an update, saying that his hope is to be available before April is over, though he'll first need to complete a rehab assignment. … With a penchant for inconsistency both as a starter and then after he became a full-time reliever in 2019, Stephenson had a 5.14 ERA in 14 innings for the Pirates before the Bucs dealt him to Tampa in a somewhat under-the-radar deal.
The Opener: Spring Breakout, Marlins, Rotation Market
2024/03/__trashed-14.htmlThat leaves uncertainty as to whether or not the club's 2023 first-round pick, right-hander Rhett Lowder, will make an appearance in this evening's game. … 1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday, corner infielder Coby Mayo, and catcher Samuel Basallo.
Angels Stretching Jose Soriano Out As Starter
2024/03/angels-stretching-jose-soriano-out-as-starter.htmlThe Angels will build Jose Soriano up as a starting pitcher in camp, manager Ron Washington announced this morning (link via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … Some pitchers (e.g.
Angels, Ehire Adrianza Agree To Minor League Deal
2024/02/angels-sign-ehire-adrianza-utility-minors.htmlThe Angels have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Ehire Adrianza, manager Ron Washington announced to beat writers in camp this morning (X link via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … The 34-year-old Adrianza knows Washington well, having spent the majority of the past three seasons in the Braves organization where Washington was coaching before being hired back to a manager's post in Anaheim this offseason.
Moreno: No Plans To Sell Angels, Team Likely To Operate On “Lower” Budget In 2024
2024/02/moreno-no-plans-to-sell-angels-team-likely-to-operate-on-lower-budget-in-2024.htmlRhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports that the club is planning to use a traditional five-man rotation this year, with Sam Bachman and Jose Suarez to be stretched out. … “We’re open to looking at the future of baseball and welcome a fresh start in crafting a proposal that is good for Anaheim and our residents.
Angels Sign Jose Cisnero
2024/02/angels-sign-jose-cisnero.htmlMLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports that the deal guarantees the veteran righty $1.75MM. … At a guarantee of just $1.75MM, Cisnero joins the likes of Adam Cimber and Luis Garcia as veterans looking to rebound after a difficult 2023 season who can cover the middle innings for a bullpen that has already added the likes of Robert Stephenson and Matt Moore to handle late-inning duties.
Corey Seager Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
2024/01/corey-seager-undergoes-sports-hernia-surgery.html"The concern level is not very high," general manager Chris Young said, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … The Rangers announced to reporters, including Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today, that shortstop Corey Seager underwent sports hernia surgery today.
2024 Arbitration Tracker
2024/01/2024-arbitration-tracker.htmlLane Thomas (4.014): $5.45MM agreement today (via the Washington Post's Andrew Golden)… Austin Gomber (4.111): $3.15MM agreement today (via MLB.com's Thomas Harding)
Latest On Dylan Cease
2024/01/dylan-cease-trade-rumors-yankees-braves-red-sox-white-sox.htmlThat generally aligns with prior reporting that the White Sox asked the Reds for last year's first-round pick, Rhett Lowder, and top prospects Edwin Arroyo and Connor Phillips in exchange for Cease. … Other clubs who've spoken to the Sox about Cease tell Rogers that the ask has been "multiple" top prospects with additional lower-end talent; the Sox aren't open to dealing two affordable years of control over their top starter for a package centered around just one top-tier prospect.
Angels Sign Zach Plesac
2024/01/angels-reportedly-close-to-signing-zach-plesac.htmlTODAY: The deal is official, and MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (X link) reports that Plesac signed a one-year contract worth $1MM in guaranteed money. … At the time, he had the look of a solid mid-rotation starter with a 3.81 ERA (126 ERA+) across 21 starts in his rookie season even as his 4.94 FIP and lackluster 18.5% strikeout rate both left much to be desired.
Details On Dylan Cease Trade Talks Between White Sox, Reds
2023/12/details-on-dylan-cease-trade-talks-between-white-sox-reds.htmlThe Reds were known to be one of the clubs interested in Cease, though 670 The Score's Bruce Levine reported that the Sox had asked for a four-player trade package --- pitching prospects Rhett Lowder and Chase Petty, as well as two position-player prospects. … Speculatively speaking, the Reds might be more willing to consider a package of Arroyo, another position player, and one pitcher for Cease, yet it isn't surprising why Cincinnati would balk at moving at least two of Phillips, Lowder, and Petty on top of what is already a substantial return of infield talent.
Latest On Dylan Cease
2023/12/dylan-cease-trade-rumors-asking-price-reds-rhett-lowder-dodgers.htmlBruce Levine of 670 The Score reports that the Sox asked the Reds for pitching prospects Rhett Lowder and Chase Petty in addition to two position-player prospects, for instance. … Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer adds that the Reds have also inquired on Guardians righty Shane Bieber and Rays righty Tyler Glasnow, but they're somewhat wary of the recent health issues for both.
Minasian: Mike Trout “100 Percent” Not Getting Traded
2023/12/minasian-mike-trout-100-percent-not-getting-traded.htmlAngels general manager Perry Minasian spoke to the media at the Winter Meetings today, emphatically declaring that a Mike Trout trade is not happening, with Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com among those to pass along his comments. … With Ohtani now a free agent and perhaps signing elsewhere, it was suggested by some that the club should look to blow up the roster and start over.
The Opener: Postseason Rosters, Game Two Starters, Angels Press Conference
2023/10/the-opener-postseason-rosters-game-two-starters-angels-press-conference.htmlAs Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports, the Angels will begin the search for a new skipper straight away, and presumably, Minasian will talk about the hiring process later today. … While Eovaldi has looked the worse for wear in September since coming off the IL, his track record of regular and postseason success speaks for itself.
Angels Select Carson Fulmer, Place Mike Trout On 60-Day IL
2023/09/angels-select-carson-fulmer.htmlThe Angels are calling up right-hander Carson Fulmer, as noted by Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … Nonetheless, Fulmer will get his first taste of big league action since 2021 with the Angels as they look toward what remains of their depth to help cover innings for the season's final stretch.
AL West Notes: Astros, Anderson, Rendon, Murphy
2023/09/al-west-notes-astros-anderson-rendon-murphy.htmlAngels left-hander Tyler Anderson saw his season come to an end today, as the club placed him on the 15-day IL with left knee soreness (as noted by MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger) following today's game against the Twins. … That Brantley's been forced off the field by his ailing shoulder once again raises questions as the Astros gear up to defend their title as the reigning World Series champions this fall, though it's at least somewhat encouraging that the club hasn't yet elected to place him on the injured list.
Luis Rengifo Undergoes Biceps Surgery
2023/09/luis-rengifo-undergoes-biceps-surgery.htmlAngels infielder Luis Rengifo underwent surgery to repair a torn left biceps, manager Phil Nevin informed reporters after tonight's loss to the Tigers (relayed by Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … It's a sour end to what had been a strong season for the switch-hitting infielder.
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.