Sam Bachman

The Angels placed Sam Bachman on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman is recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent in the offseason. He is targeting a return in June or July.

Sam Bachman is reportedly continuing his throwing program.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported in the middle of February that Bachman is not expected to be healthy by Opening Day. He is planning to throw from 75 to 90 feet as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery.

Sam Bachman, who had shoulder surgery last fall, said he’s making progress but won’t be ready by Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman said he expects to miss the first month of the season. He is expected to be in the Triple-A rotation and could work his way up later in the season.

Bachman hopes to be on the fast track to the Majors. His improved changeup could help him with that goal.

Fantasy Impact

The Angels 2021 first-round pick pitched 14 innings in high-A last season, posting a 3.77 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP with a 25.9 percent strikeout rate. Bachman's work ethic has impressed Angels player development director Joey Prebynski. Bachman noted his changeup is "Light years away from what it was in college." Bachman didn't feel the need to use it often before becoming a professional because he dominated hitters with a fastball that can reach 102 mph and a wipeout slider. Angels pitcher Ky Bush is Bachman's throwing parter and also noted he has seen Bachman's changeup improve. The added changeup could go a long way for Bachman sticking as a starter.

The Angels have selected right-handed pitcher Sam Bachman with the No. 9 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Bachman has an incredible fastball that has developed immensely as of late; the pitch now touches triple-digits from time to time. He also possesses a powerful slider and deceptive changeup that should serve as very solid complementary pitches as Bachman appears in the Angels' rotation down the road.