Los Angeles Angels
AL West
Nolan Schanuel was scratched from Monday's lineup due to back tightness. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Schanuel can be considered as day-to-day.
Category: Injury Updates
Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson is experiencing more discomfort in his right shoulder. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Robertson has had an MRI on his ailing shoulder and the club is awaiting results, as per skipper Ron Washington. The Angels signed Stephenson to a three-year deal this winter after he dominated to the tune of a 1.50 ERA and a massive 42.9% K-BB% in the second half of 2023.
Category: Injury Updates
The Los Angeles Angels have reassigned pitcher Carson Fulmer to minor-league camp. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The right-hander posted a 2.70 ERA with the Angels in 2023 but it appears he will not make the Opening Day roster. Fulmer gas bounced around the big leagues and owns a career 6.14 ERA across 77 outings, 16 of which have been starts.
Category: Transactions
The Los Angeles Angels have reassigned pitcher Jimmy Herget to minor-league camp. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The 30-year-old was part of a series of roster cuts by the Angels on Thursday. Herget worked to a 4.66 ERA across 29 games for the Angels in the 2023 season but owns a 3.47 ERA across 121 big-league outings.
Category: Transactions
The Los Angeles Angels have reassigned Hunter Dozier to minor-league camp. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dozier inked a minors pact with the Angels this winter but it appears he will not crack the Opening Day roster. He has struggled mightily of late, hitting just .183 with two homers and two steals in 29 games before being cut loose by the Royals a season ago.
Category: Transactions
Anthony Rendon tweaked his groin on Sunday. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rendon is expected to be off at least through Wednesday. Angels manager Ron Washington said he isn't worried about the injury. He is considered as day-to-day.
Category: Injury Updates
Angels manager Ron Washington said they will stretch out Jose Soriano. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Soriano is scheduled to start on Saturday against the Diamondbacks. There is a chance he'll remain in the bullpen, but Washington said they believe he has the stuff to start so they’re giving him a chance this spring.
Angels manager Ron Washington said he'd like to see catcher Logan O'Hoppe behind the plate in roughly 125-135 games this year. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: O'Hoppe saw 182 plate appearances across 51 games last season. He is slated to enter his first full year behind the plate with the Angels.
Angels manager Ron Washington said Andrew Wantz is moving to a starter role. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Washington said the reason is a need for depth in the rotation. Wantz made 27 appearances last season, posting a 3.89 ERA across 39 1/3 innings.
Wed, Feb 28th 11:54am EST
By Ari Koslow
Luis Rengifo is doing some hitting and defensive drills on Wednesday. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rengifo suffered a hamstring injury this past weekend. He remains on track to be fully healthy by Opening Day.
Category: Injury Updates
Wed, Feb 28th 11:07am EST
By Ari Koslow
Michael Stefanic has reportedly been cleared to resume baseball activities on Wednesday. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is a quick turnaround after Stefanic had reportedly suffered a quad injury this past weekend. He is looking to compete for a reserve role on the Opening Day roster for the Angels.
Category: Injury Updates
Evan White reportedly experienced soreness in his hip from surgery he underwent last May. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The plan is for White to resume limited on field activity on Monday. He was traded to the Angels from the Mariners back in December
Category: Injury Updates
Jose Quijada is reportedly continuing his throwing program. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Quijada planned to throw from 120 feet on Monday as he recovers from left elbow surgery. He was placed on the 60-day IL earlier in February.
Category: Injury Updates
Adam Cimber threw live batting practice on Sunday. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cimber is continuing to work his way back from left hamstring tightness. He landed a one-year deal with the Angels this offseason.
Category: Injury Updates
Sam Bachman is reportedly continuing his throwing program. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
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.
Category: Injury Updates
The Angels have released Francisco Mejia. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mejia signed a minor league deal with the Angels this offseason. He'll look to land with a new team on a similar deal.
Category: Transactions
Miguel Sano said he lost 58 pounds as he aims to stay healthy and on the field. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sano landed a minor league deal with the Angels this offseason as he competes in camp to make the team out of Spring Training. He did not play at all last year after spending eight seasons with the Twins.
Mike Trout told reporters he does not want to be traded now. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Trout called it “the easy way out” and he has reportedly been pushing Angels owner Arte Moreno and general manager Perry Minasian to sign one of the remaining big free agents. The Angels have been linked to Blake Snell who remains a free agent.
Taylor Ward faced live pitching on Saturday. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This is the first time Ward has faced live pitching since he was hit in the face by a pitch last year.
Category: Injury Updates
The Los Angeles Angels have designated pitcher Austin Warren for assignment. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move was made after the Angels acquired fellow right-hander Guillermo Zuniga in a trade with the Cardinals on Wednesday. Warren owns a quality 3.55 ERA across 32 MLB appearances and will miss at least the first half of the 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Category: Transactions