Hans Crouse

Hans Crouse has signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Crouse has pitched in parts of two seasons at the big league level, appearing in two games with the Phillies in 2021 and 25 games with the Angels in 2024. The righthander pitched very well with the Angels, posting a 2.84 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 25.1 innings. He made just two appearances with Triple-A Salt Lake last year before tearing his right lat. It's unclear if he will be ready for spring training.

The Orioles signed RHP Hans Crouse to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Crouse was released by the Angels last April, now landing a fresh start.

The Angels have released Hans Crouse.

Fantasy Impact

Crouse was reportedly injured during a game with Triple-A Salt Lake. He will look for a new opportunity once he is healthy.

The Angels optioned Hans Crouse to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Crouse shined in 2024—2.84 ERA, 34 strikeouts in 25.1 relief innings—but a shaky spring (five runs, six hits, three walks, seven K’s in 4.2 innings over six outings) cost him an Opening Day spot; better command at Salt Lake could spark a return. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can keep him on the radar; his arm’s got bounce-back potential.

The Angels have optioned Hans Crouse to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fantasy Impact

Crouse will head back down to the minors after making just one appearance with the team. Jose Suarez was recalled in a corresponding move.