Nick Madrigal

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.

Nick Madrigal was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals after suffering an apparent injury, SNY.tv reports.

Fantasy Impact

Madrigal took a hard fall while making a charging throw at shortstop in the first inning and was forced to exit the contest. The exact nature of his injury remains unclear, and he should be considered day-to-day until further updates are provided. The 27-year-old is looking to carve out a role as a utility infielder for the Cubs, so any missed time could impact his roster standing heading into the regular season.