Ben Joyce

Angels right-hander Ben Joyce (shoulder) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Joyce has been working his way back from shoulder surgery that cost him almost the entire 2025 season. He hasn't experienced a setback, as he was always likely to need more time to get to full health on the injured list. The flame-thrower owns a 3.12 ERA across 48 big league outings.

Angels right-hander Ben Joyce threw sliders in the bullpen for the first time this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Joyce has been throwing fastballs and changeups for a couple of weeks in bullpen sessions. He is expected to pitch in a game soon, but is expected to begin the season on the injured list after shoulder surgery wiped out all but five appearances in the 2025 season.

Angels right-hander Ben Joyce (shoulder) has been throwing bullpens without issue, his latest coming on Tuesday, and is nearing playing in minor league games.

Fantasy Impact

Joyce's participation in minor league games is a precursor to his return to Cactus League action. The 25-year-old flamethrower posted a 2.08 ERA in 31 outings in 2024, but shoulder surgery limited him to just five appearances in 2025.

Ben Joyce has been throwing bullpen sessions without any issues, including his most recent one on Friday that featured both fastballs and changeups.

Fantasy Impact

Joyce continues to work his way back from labrum surgery that he underwent on May 14. While he mixed in fastballs and changeups during his latest bullpen session, he could still begin the season on the injured list as he continues to ramp up.

Joyce (shoulder) said Tuesday that his throwing progression is going well. He will throw another bullpen session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Joyce is likely to throw only fastballs and changeups during the session. He is not yet ready to incorporate sliders into his routine.