Hans Crouse

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.

The Angels have selected the contract of Hans Crouse from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fantasy Impact

Crouse has pitched to a 2.70 ERA in 23 1/3 innings with Triple-A Salt Lake. He will likely operate out of the bullpen for the Angels.

The Angels signed Hans Crouse to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact

Crouse joins the Angels after spending two seasons with the Phillies. He'll add some depth to the pitching depth with the Angels.