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The Angels have reassigned infielder Nick Madrigal to minor league camp.
Fantasy Impact
Madrigal had a solid spring, hitting .333 with a pair of doubles across 23 trips to the plate. The former top prospect, now 29, missed the entire 2025 season following shoulder surgery and could be an option for the Angels at some point this season.
The Angels have signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a minor-league deal.
Fantasy Impact
Madrigal, a former White Sox first-round pick, has seen injuries derail his career, including a shoulder injury that cost him the entire 2025 season. The 28-year-old has appeared in just 285 MLB games over five seasons, hitting .274 with four homers, 17 steals, and a .667 OPS across 940 trips to the plate.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Nick Madrigal will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the season.
Fantasy Impact
Mendoza had been expected to miss an extended period of time, and now he'll miss the entire season. He'll look to make a full recovery for 2026.
The Mets placed Nick Madrigal on the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Madrigal is without a clear timetable to return after suffering a left shoulder fracture. He will likely be sidelined into the summer months.
Nick Madrigal has been diagnosed with a fractured left shoulder. He will be out for "a long time" according to manager Carlos Mendoza.
Fantasy Impact
Madrigal underwent an MRI after suffering the injury over the weekend which now reveals the fracture. The exact timeframe for a return is unclear, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Madrigal placed on the 60-day IL to start the season.