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Reuters
5 hours ago
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Angels place 3B Yoan Moncada, RHP Robert Stephenson on IL
June 2 - The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson on the injured list Monday in advance of a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox. Moncada went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The 30-year-old switch-hitter built a .237/.336/.505 slash line over 30 games with six home runs and 19 RBIs. Stephenson, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday after recovering from Tommy John surgery, joined the 15-day IL (retroactive to Saturday) due to right biceps inflammation. The 32-year-old threw a perfect inning Wednesday in his 2025 season debut, but he was lifted from Friday's relief stint against the Cleveland Guardians after three pitches. In corresponding moves, the Angels elevated outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake and left-hander Sam Aldegheri from Double-A Rocket City. Lugo, 24, made his big-league debut on May 9 and produced a .231 average with three homers and six RBIs during a 15-game stint that ended last week when Mike Trout was activated from the IL. Aldegheri, 23, returns to the majors for the first time since late last season, when he defeated the Texas Rangers on Sept. 6 to become the first Italian-born pitcher to win an MLB game since 1949. Aldegheri fashioned a 1-2 record with a 4.85 ERA in his three starts over 13 innings. This season at Rocket City, Aldegheri has made nine starts and produced a 2-2 record with a 4.34 ERA. He owns 48 strikeouts and 27 walks in 47 2/3 innings. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Angels' Ron Washington Announces Injury News After Guardians Game
Angels' Ron Washington Announces Injury News After Guardians Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Progressive Field. Right-hander José Soriano delivered a stellar performance, pitching six scoreless innings while allowing only four hits and striking out two batters. Advertisement Jo Adell contributed significantly on offense, going 3-for-4 with an RBI, while Jorge Soler added a solo home run in the ninth inning. The Angels' offense was efficient, with eight of the nine starters recording at least one hit, showcasing a balanced attack that had been missing during their recent skid. The highlight of the evening was the return of three-time AL MVP Mike Trout, who had been sidelined since April 30 due to a bone bruise on his surgically repaired left knee. Los Angeles Angels right fielder Mike Trout (27).Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Batting fifth as the designated hitter, Trout went 1-for-5, recording a single in the fourth inning. Trout's return is particularly significant given his history of knee issues, including two surgeries in 2024 to repair a torn meniscus. Advertisement However, the victory was tempered by concerning news regarding reliever Robert Stephenson. In just his second appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery, Stephenson exited the game after throwing only three pitches due to right biceps discomfort (via Angels PR). There was initial concern the injury could be related to his surgically repaired elbow, but Angels manager Ron Washington announced a positive update after the game. "Ron Washington said he thinks Stephenson is going to be fine," Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register wrote. "Just day to day, he says. We are waiting to talk to Stephenson." Advertisement Fletcher added, "Stephenson said he was checked by a doctor and he did some quick tests. He's encouraged that's it right in the middle of the bicep (not by his elbow). He said he is planning to try to throw tomorrow and go from there." The Angels had high hopes for Stephenson's return to bolster the bullpen. The team will monitor his condition closely as they return to action against the Guardians on Saturday, hoping to clinch the series. Related: MLB Fans In Disbelief After Former Dodgers Star Joins Angels Related: Angels Star Mike Trout Makes Big Move Before Yankees Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Angels activate reliever Robert Stephenson and cut infielder Tim Anderson
Sixteen months after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, reliever Robert Stephenson has finally thrown a pitch for his new team. Stephenson missed last season after undergoing elbow surgery in May 2024 that included an ulnar collateral ligament repair with an internal brace. He was activated off the injured list for Wednesday night's series finale against the New York Yankees and struck out his first two batters in a perfect sixth inning. The Angels also selected the contract of utilityman Scott Kingery from Triple-A Salt Lake. Veteran infielder Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star who batted .205 in 31 games for the Angels, was designated for assignment, and reliever Jake Eder was optioned to Salt Lake. "Honestly, to me, this is up there with making my (big league) debut, you know?" Stephenson said before the game. "I feel like it's going to be pretty special for me. … It felt different walking into the clubhouse. Like, I can actually contribute something." The 33-year-old right-hander went 3-1 with a 2.35 ERA in 42 games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023, striking out 60 batters and walking eight in 38 1/3 innings. He should bolster an Angels bullpen that entered Wednesday with a major league-worst 6.31 ERA and lost hard-throwing setup man Ben Joyce to season-ending shoulder surgery in late April. Stephenson had a 3.60 ERA over five innings in five minor league rehabilitation appearances. He mixes a 97 mph fastball with a sharp 85 mph slider and an 89 mph splitter. Los Angeles manager Ron Washington said he hopes to ease Stephenson back into a high-leverage role, but he wouldn't rule out the possibility of immediately using Stephenson to hold an eighth-inning lead for closer Kenley Jansen. "I want to give him a chance to get settled in," Washington said, "but if the opportunity presents itself (in a high-leverage spot) and he's the best we have at the time, it will happen."
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Angels activate reliever Robert Stephenson and DFA infielder Tim Anderson
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Sixteen months after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, reliever Robert Stephenson is finally ready to throw a pitch for his new team. Stephenson missed last season after undergoing elbow surgery in May 2024 that included an ulnar collateral ligament repair with an internal brace. He was activated off the injured list for Wednesday night's series finale against the New York Yankees. The Angels also selected the contract of utilityman Scott Kingery from Triple-A Salt Lake. Veteran infielder Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star who batted .205 in 31 games for the Angels, was designated for assignment, and reliever Jake Eder was optioned to Salt Lake. 'Honestly, to me, this is up there with making my (big league) debut, you know?' Stephenson said. 'I feel like it's going to be pretty special for me. … It felt different walking into the clubhouse. Like, I can actually contribute something.' The 33-year-old right-hander went 3-1 with a 2.35 ERA in 42 games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023, striking out 60 batters and walking eight in 38 1/3 innings. He should bolster an Angels bullpen that entered Wednesday with a major league-worst 6.31 ERA and lost hard-throwing setup man Ben Joyce to season-ending shoulder surgery in late April. Stephenson had a 3.60 ERA over five innings in five minor league rehabilitation appearances. He mixes a 97 mph fastball with a sharp 85 mph slider and an 89 mph splitter. Los Angeles manager Ron Washington said he hopes to ease Stephenson back into a high-leverage role, but he wouldn't rule out the possibility of immediately using Stephenson to hold an eighth-inning lead for closer Kenley Jansen. 'I want to give him a chance to get settled in,' Washington said, 'but if the opportunity presents itself (in a high-leverage spot) and he's the best we have at the time, it will happen.' ___
Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Angels DFA former All-Star, batting champ Tim Anderson
May 29 - The Los Angeles Angels have designated shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment as part of several roster moves announced Wednesday. The team also reinstated right-handed pitcher Robert Stephenson from the 60-day injury list, selected infielder Scott Kingery's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake, optioned left-handed pitcher Jake Eder down to Salt Lake and designated catcher Chuckie Robinson for assignment. A two-time All-Star (2021, '22) and former MLB batting champ (.335 in 2019) as a member of the Chicago White Sox, Anderson is hitting just .205 in 83 at-bats this season after inking a minor league contract with Los Angeles in the offseason. The 31-year-old was fresh off back-to-back poor batting seasons for Chicago and the Miami Marlins, settling for the minor league deal and getting an opportunity in the majors only because of injuries. In his first seven seasons in Chicago (2016-22), Anderson hit below .250 just once. He has been unable to reach that mark in a season since. Stephenson, 32, has yet to make an appearance since signing a free agent deal with the Angels before the 2024 season, electing to undergo Tommy John surgery last spring. Over eight seasons with the Cincinnati Reds (2016-20), Colorado Rockies (2021-22), Pittsburgh Pirates (2022-23) and Tampa Bay Rays (2023), Stephenson is 17-20 with a 4.64 ERA in 271 games (22 starts). Also joining the active roster is the 31-year-old Kingery, who hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2022 and hasn't registered a hit since 2021, but who has showed well in Triple-A this spring, batting .373 for the Bees. Eder, 26, has five appearances this season with a 3.38 ERA in relief action. He was drafted by Miami in the fourth round of the 2020 draft and made just one MLB appearance for the White Sox last season. Robinson, 30, is a career .132 hitter in 129 at-bats over 51 games with the Reds and White Sox. --Field Level Media
