Los Angeles Angels

Tyler Anderson took the loss Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out seven over five innings against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Despite this less-than-stellar outing, Anderson's season ERA slightly rose but remains impressive at 1.78, accompanied by a solid 1.05 WHIP. However, his low strikeout rate of 6.23 K/9 and high FIP of 4.76 suggest that some regression might be on the horizon, especially considering his unsustainable .181 BABIP. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his underlying metrics indicate potential bumps ahead despite the strong surface stats.

Zach Neto went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: This game marked Neto's first home run of the season, a notable event given his previous power outage. Despite the homer, Neto's season batting average remains a paltry .210. While the home run might excite some, fantasy managers should remain cautious, as consistent production is yet to be seen from the young shortstop.

Taylor Ward went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: His solo shot contributed crucially to the Angels' offense, albeit in a losing effort. Ward's performance this season has been solid, maintaining a .277 batting average with seven home runs and 23 RBI over 25 games.

Mike Trout went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the loss, Trout's solo shot adds a bit of silver lining to his otherwise underwhelming start to the season. With a batting average lingering at .237 and a BABIP of .206, it's clear Trout has been a victim of some bad luck, considering his solid .374 wOBA suggests better days should be ahead. Fantasy managers should keep faith in Trout's ability to rebound, especially given his power-speed combination, evidenced by his 10 homers and 5 stolen bases already. His high strikeout rate remains a concern, but his track record suggests he can adjust and improve as the season progresses.

Miguel Sano was removed from Wednesday’s game with left knee soreness. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Sano was replaced at third base in the sixth inning. Fantasy managers should expect the Angels to provide more information about Sano’s injury soon.

Brandon Drury is out of the lineup Wednesday and is dealing with soreness in his left hamstring. (Source: Anthony Bautista on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Drury will be out of the lineup for the third straight game, but is available to pinch hit if needed. The Angels are off Thursday, so it makes sense to give the veteran an extra day of rest.

Griffin Canning allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Despite notching a win, Canning's performance was far from reassuring, continuing a trend of mediocrity this season. With a bloated ERA now slightly improved to 7.50 and a WHIP that remains high at 1.54, his fantasy value is shaky at best.

Carlos Estevez delivered a flawless performance, striking out two and securing a save in the Angels' 7-4 victory over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Estevez's outing was a model of efficiency, requiring just 16 pitches to complete his inning of work without allowing any hits, walks, or runs. This latest appearance lowers his ERA to an impressive 2.57 and continues to solidify his role as a reliable closer for the Angels.

Jo Adell went 1-for-3 with a home run, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in the Angels' 4-2 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: This performance slightly uplifts his season batting average to .281 and adds to his modest total of 5 RBI. Adell's ability to combine power and speed was on display, marking his second homer and sixth steal of the young season.

Reid Detmers took a loss Monday, yielding four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over seven innings against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Despite this less-than-stellar outing, Detmers's season numbers remain strong, with a 2.12 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP through five starts. His 10.3 K/9 and 2.95 FIP indicate that he has been effectively missing bats and limiting damaging contact, which bodes well for his fantasy value.

Logan O’Hoppe returns to the lineup for the Los Angeles Angels against the Baltimore Orioles Monday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: O’Hoppe is back after taking a seat on the bench for rest reasons Sunday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting seventh against the Orioles Monday.

Jose Soriano allowed three (unearned) runs on three hits across six innings with seven strikeouts and three walks.

Fantasy Impact: The three unearned runs Soriano allowed were the only runs scored in the game which resulted in him taking the loss. He is scheduled to face the Twins next.

Patrick Sandoval struggled mightily in Saturday's 7-5 defeat against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed seven earned runs on six hits and five walks while striking out six over four innings. This performance further inflates his already bloated ERA to 7.17 and WHIP to 1.88 for the season, signaling ongoing issues with control and susceptibility to hard hits, as evidenced by a high .397 BABIP. While his strikeout rate remains a redeeming feature at 10.1 K/9, his diminishing effectiveness in other areas casts a shadow over his fantasy reliability. Owners should consider benching Sandoval until he shows signs of consistent improvement.

Anthony Rendon was removed in Saturday’s game due to a left hamstring injury. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rendon stated after the game that his hamstring is “not too great.” Fantasy managers should expect the Angels to have him undergo further testing before making a decision on if he needs a stint on the injured list.

Nolan Schanuel is not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Angels against the Cincinnati Reds Friday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Schanuel will take a seat on the bench for Friday’s series opener, with Miguel Sano starting at first base and batting cleanup against the Reds.

Robert Stephenson will miss the whole season with an elbow injury. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stephenson was pulled early from his rehab appearance this past weekend. He'll miss the whole season after signing a three-year deal with the Angels this past offseason.

Angels catcher Matt Thaiss is in the starting lineup Monday versus the Rays. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Thaiss' action has been few and far between with the now-healthy Logan O'Hoppe raking to begin the young 2024 season. He had made just seven trips to the plate on the season but has three hits, a walk, and a pair of runs scored in that time.

Angels outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Rays. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran went 1-for-4 with a trio of strikeouts on Sunday against the Red Sox and will get a breather to begin a series with the Rays on Monday. After a resurgent 2023 season following a move to the Orioles, Hicks has limped to a .184 average with one homer across 42 plate appearances on the season.

Angels infielder Luis Rengifo is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Rays. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Rengifo went 0-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base, and six men left on base in Sunday's series finale with the Red Sox and will begin a series with the Rays on the bench. He is hitting .278 with three steals and a .630 OPS on the young season.

The Orioles claimed Livan Soto off waivers from the Angels. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Soto was designated for assignment by the Angels earlier in the week. He should provide some extra infield depth in the Baltimore organization.