Los Angeles Angels Injuries
Mike Trout Is In The Starting Lineup
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is back in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Texas Rangers. Trout fouled a ball off his foot during Friday's game and sat out Saturday's contest as a result. The 31-year-old outfielder has put together another solid campaign in 2022, slashing .277/.363/.618 with 38 home runs, 78 RBI, and one stolen base over 422 at-bats.
Mike Trout Dealing With A Sore Foot
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) missed Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a sore foot. He fouled a ball off his foot during the seventh inning of Friday's win over the Rangers. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day. Injuries have limited the star outfielder to 115 games in 2022, and with the Angels out of the playoff race, expect Trout to have a few days off. He is slashing .27/.363/.618 with 38 home runs, 78 RBI, 82 runs, and a stolen base over 480 plate appearances. Taylor Ward will handle centerfield duties while Trout is sidelined.
Anthony Rendon Takes Reps Against Live Pitching
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) saw live pitching against minor league arms on Tuesday and could do so again on Wednesday or Thursday. The Angels are still in the process of determining whether Rendon can return for the final few days of the regular season so that he can finish out a five-game suspension from his involvement in a fight with the Seattle Mariners in June. There are only eight games left in the regular season, so fantasy managers aren't going to get any production from the 32-year-old the rest of the way. Rendon has played in a career-low 45 games in 2022 and has hit a disappointing .228/.324/.383 with five home runs, 24 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases in 188 plate appearances.
David Fletcher Heading To Injured List
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (hand) is heading to the injured list after he was hit on the right hand last Saturday. Fletcher's scan came back negative, but there's a possibility of a bone bruise. The hope is that he can play the last week of the regular season. The 28-year-old's injury doesn't sound very serious, but he's going on the shelf regardless. He entered the game in the sixth inning on Friday night against the Seattle Mariners and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout and a run scored. Fletcher just hasn't done much for fantasy managers at all in 2022, hitting .259/.296/.349 with only two home runs, 15 RBI, 19 runs scored and one stolen base in 189 at-bats during an injury-plagued campaign.
Andrew Velazquez Lands On Injured List
The Los Angeles Angels placed infielder Andrew Velazquez (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right meniscus tear and recalled infielder Michael Stefanic from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Velazquez tore his meniscus in the game on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Barring any setbacks over the winter, the 28-year-old should be just fine for the start of next year. In a career-high 125 games (349 plate appearances) in his first year in Anaheim, Velazquez slashed just .196/.236/.304 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 37 runs scored and 17 stolen bases.
Anthony Rendon Takes Batting Practice Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) took batting practice on the field on Monday, and it's looking more likely that he could return at some point before the end of the season, which would allow him to start serving his five-game suspension. The 32-year-old had surgery on his right wrist on June 21, and it was widely believed then that he'd miss the rest of the year. Still, there is very little time left for Rendon to contribute for fantasy managers after he serves a five-game suspension. Before his injury, Rendon was hitting just .228/.324/.383 with five home runs, 24 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases in 162 at-bats. Matt Duffy should continue to see most of the playing time at third base if/when Rendon returns.
Mickey Moniak, Michael Lorenzen Reinstated From Injured List
The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) and right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) from the injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Touki Toussaint to Triple-A Salt Lake and designated outfielder Ryan Aguilar for assignment in corresponding moves. Moniak will merely serve as outfield depth for the Halos to close out another disappointing season. He's gone 10-for-60 (.167) with two homers, five RBI and eight runs scored in 23 combined games with the Angels and Phillies in 2022. Lorenzen will make the start on Friday against the Houston Astros. The 30-year-old right-hander didn't look great on his three-start minor league rehab assignment and is an extremely risky fantasy streamer on Friday in a tough matchup.
Anthony Rendon Could Return This Year
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) was initially believed to be out for the year after he had right wrist surgery, but he's been fully participating in defensive drills, including throwing and hitting in the cages. There's now a chance that Rendon could return before the end of the regular season. It would allow him to serve his five-game suspension from his role in a fight with the Seattle Mariners in June. Head trainer Mike Frostad said Rendon is passing all of the tests so far. The 32-year-old has been a disappointment since signing a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Angels, and he's missed most of the season for the second time in three years. He's hit .228 with five home runs and a .707 OPS in 45 games this year, but he won't have enough time to help fantasy managers down the stretch if he does return.
Luis Rengifo Will Play On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He was originally listed as out due to a knee issue. However, Rengifo must be feeling better because the Angels have put him back in the lineup for this contest. He'll bat cleanup and play second base against lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Rengifo could be worth a look as a streaming option after a four-hit performance on Monday.
Michael Lorenzen Goes Six Innings In Rehab Start
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) tossed six innings on Friday night in his third minor league rehab start for Single-A Inland Empire, allowing two earned runs on four hits (one home run) while walking two and striking out five. The 30-year-old gave up six runs in just 3 2/3 innings in his second rehab start for Triple-A Salt Lake last weekend, so this was certainly an improvement, albeit against lesser competition. It remains to be seen if he's ready to rejoin the Angels rotation, but he was sitting in the mid-90s with his fastball on Friday night. Lorenzen has been out since July 1, and he's been inconsistent in 2022 for fantasy managers with a 4.94 ERA (4.48 FIP), a 1.35 WHIP and 55 strikeouts to 30 walks in 71 innings over 13 starts.
Michael Lorenzen Set For Rehab Start Friday
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Inland Empire. He was blasted for six runs across 3 2/3 innings during his second rehab outing with Triple-A Salt Lake. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since July 1 with a shoulder strain. He owns a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 55:30 K: BB across 71 innings in 2022. Lorenzen is on track to rejoin the Angles rotation in September. The right-hander is mainly a stash in deep-league formats.
Mickey Moniak Is Taking Swings
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) is taking dry swings after breaking his left middle finger while attempting to bunt. It's a step in the right direction for Moniak, who was traded to the Angels from the Philadelphia Phillies in the deal involving starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard at the trade deadline in early August. The 24-year-old said he expects to return before the end of the season, but even if that comes to fruition, he won't be a fantasy asset with Mike Trout back from his back/ribs injury. Moniak has four hits in 14 at-bats with two home runs and three RBI in his first five games with the Angels, but he has hit .150/.229/.243 with three home runs and eight RBI in 120 major league plate appearances over three seasons in the big leagues.
Jared Walsh Won't Return This Season
The Los Angeles Angels moved infielder Jared Walsh (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday, which will officially end his 2022 season after he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. In a corresponding move, the Angels claimed left-hander Rob Zastryzny off waivers from the New York Mets. He has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. It's unknown if Walsh will need surgery for an issue that pitchers typically deal with. The 29-year-old was disappointing this year for the Angels, hitting just .215/.269/.374 with 15 home runs, 44 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases in 423 at-bats. Mike Ford got the start at first base on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but he figures to split playing time with Matt Thaiss with Walsh on the shelf.
Jared Walsh Placed On Injured List
The Los Angeles Angels placed first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with thoracic outlet syndrome on Thursday and selected the contract of infielder Mike Ford from the minors in a corresponding move. The Angels also recalled catcher Matt Thaiss from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated infielder Phil Gosselin for assignment. Thoracic outlet syndrome is very tricky to return from and typically occurs much more in pitchers, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect Walsh to return again in 2022. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter has batted .215/.269/.374 with 15 home runs, 44 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases in 423 at-bats for the Angels this year. Ford is at first base and is batting cleanup on Thursday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen.
Shohei Ohtani Returns To Lineup Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) is back in his designated hitter role and is batting third in the order on Tuesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Ohtani was pulled from his start on the mound early on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to a stomach bug, but he'll return to the lineup Tuesday. The 28-year-old Japanese two-way star will make his next scheduled start on the mound on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fantasy managers will want to get Ohtani back into their lineups as a hitter on Tuesday. He's hitting .264/.357/.515 with an .872 OPS, 27 home runs, 72 RBI, 67 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 435 at-bats entering Tuesday's contest.
Shohei Ohtani To Make Next Start On Saturday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (illness) will make his next start on the mound on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, as originally scheduled. Mike Mayers will make the start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani was removed early from his start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to a stomach virus, and he's not in the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Monday against the Rays. Fantasy managers should consider the must-start fantasy asset as day-to-day for now, but the Angles clearly expect him to be fine by next weekend. The 28-year-old two-way Japanese star has gone 10-8 on the mound this year with a 2.83 ERA (2.68 FIP), a 1.09 WHIP and a 167:32 K:BB in 121 innings over 21 starts. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups as soon as he returns for the Angels.
Shohei Ohtani Not Playing Monday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani left his start early on the mound against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday due to a stomach virus, and he's not feeling well enough on Monday to start the series opener as the DH against the Rays. Fantasy managers should consider the Japanese two-way star as day-to-day until further notice. The 28-year-old is a must-start fantasy asset and is hitting .265/.357/.516 with an .873 OPS, 27 home runs, 72 RBI, 67 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 434 at-bats in 2022. Mike Trout will DH and hit second on Monday, while Magneuris Sierra will start in center field and bat ninth against Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs.
Shohei Ohtani Removed Early On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) was unable to get through his scheduled start on Sunday. The right-hander went four innings, allowing three runs, and striking out two batters before getting lifted in the fifth inning. The 28-year-old superstar is reportedly dealing with a stomach illness. This shouldn't be something that forces Ohtani to miss more than a day or two of action. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more information following this contest.
Mike Trout Back From The Injured List
The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) from the injured list on Friday. After facing live pitching earlier this week, Trout was targeting a return on Friday for the start of the team's series against the Detroit Tigers. The 31-year-old superstar missed five weeks of action with a rare back condition, but Trout has downplayed the injury and will hopefully be fine the rest of the way. He'll return to a .270/.368/.599 slash line with a .967 OPS, 24 home runs, 51 RBI, 55 runs scored and a stolen base in 79 games. Fantasy managers need to plug him back into their starting lineups in all formats.
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