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LAA • 3B
about 15 hours ago
The Angels thinned out their battle at second base on Saturday morning when they optioned Christian Moore and Kyren Paris to Triple-A Salt Lake and in the evening Nick Madrigal joined them. That leaves just Adam Frazier, Oswald Peraza and Vaughn Grissom remaining to fight it out. Madrigal performed well during the spring, hitting .333 (7-for-21) with three RBI.
LAA • 2B
about 17 hours ago
The 34-year-old infielder delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning of this one that capped off the scoring. Frazier has not only played his way onto the Angels’ roster this spring, but it seems like he could wind up being the team’s starting second baseman on Opening Day. He’s hitting .368 (7-for-19) with five RBI and a stolen base during Cactus League play.
LAA • Infielder • #9
about 17 hours ago
Angels’ skipper Kurt Suzuki told reporters after the game that there’s nothing definitive on Neto just yet and that the dynamic 25-year-old shortstop is heading for additional testing. It’s the same hand that landed Neto on the injured list at the end of the 2025 season after he was hit by a pitch and then aggravated it while swinging the bat. All fantasy managers can do now is wait and hope for the best. Expect the Angels to provide an update on his status on Sunday.
LAA • Infielder • #4
about 24 hours ago
The move paves a relatively unobstructed path for veteran Adam Frazier to open the year as the Angels’ starting second baseman. Technically, Oswald Peraza, Nick Madrigal and Vaughn Grissom remain in the mix but they’ve struggled this spring and make more sense in bench roles. Los Angeles took Moore with the eighth-overall pick back in 2024, one spot before Pittsburgh grabbed baseball’s current top prospect Konnor Griffin. The 23-year-old second baseman has hit just .198/.284/.370 with seven homers in 53 games at the highest level and has struggled to emerge as an everyday option.
LAA • Pitcher • #24
1 day ago
It’s a potential worst-case scenario and a crushing blow for Stephenson, who previously underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2024. The 33-year-old veteran reliever suffered a setback earlier this week after experiencing nerve issue and thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms during the offseason. He’ll visit with Dr. Meister to evaluate his options and determine whether he’ll be able to pitch at all this season. The most likely outcome is some kind of surgical procedure if he’s dealing with UCL damage. He’s no longer in the mix to close for the Angels with Kirby Yates, Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz the leading candidates.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
LAA • Outfielder • #15
1 day ago
Lowe returns to Los Angeles’ lineup for the first time since suffering a left oblique injury back in late February. The 28-year-old corner outfielder has expressed optimism about being ready for Opening Day, and his return to game action suggests he’s absolutely trending in that direction. He’s a late-round option for fantasy purposes given his checkered injury history.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
LAA • Pitcher • #30
1 day ago
Rodriguez walked four, bringing his spring total to 10 bases on balls in 12 2/3 innings. Still, his stuff has been a little better than expected since being acquired from the Orioles. He was regularly sitting 95 mph in the early innings today, topping out at 96.5 mph, before fading in the fourth and fifth. The control issues aren’t ideal, and the Angels do have the option of sending him down for the start of the season. Still, they wouldn’t seem to have five better starters than him.
LAA • Outfielder • #12
1 day ago
It’s tempting to write off Soler after he hit just .215 over 82 games last season, but with Mike Trout returning to the outfield, Soler can DH regularly, which should help him avoid problems like year’s back woes, and rack up plenty of at-bats as the Angels’ No. 4 or 5 hitter. In his career, Soler’s OPS is about 70 points higher when he DHs than when he’s in the outfield.
LAA • Pitcher • #24
2 days ago
The 33-year-old hurler will undergo further evaluation. Talent has never been in question for Stephenson, it’s his inability to stay on the field that has been frustrating. He had been in the running to open the season as the team’s closer, which could now open the door for Kirby Yates to assume the ninth inning role.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
LAA • PH
4 days ago
The second-overall pick in last July’s MLB Draft, Bremner made his professional debut on Wednesday in a spring training contest against the White Sox after missing time earlier in camp with elbow soreness. The 21-year-old righty should move quickly through the Angels system after a standout collegiate career at UC Santa Barbara. Guzman made his big-league debut last year while Ynoa was in camp as a non-roster invitee reclamation project.
LAA • Outfielder • #7
4 days ago
Adell clobbered a tape-measure blast in the fourth innings, which traveled a staggering 468 feet, per Statcast. He also added a run-scoring single in the sixth inning to close out a multi-hit performance. The 26-year-old former top prospect finally put it all together at the highest-level last year, authoring a stellar 37-homer breakout campaign that saw him finish as a top-25 fantasy outfielder. He’ll come off the board right around that range as one of the stronger OF3 options in drafts this spring.
LAA • Pitcher
4 days ago
Manoah tallied four strikeouts and handed out a pair of free passes. He was burned by the lone ball in this outing as Austin Hays tagged him for a three-run shot in the opening frame before Colson Montgomery added a solo blast a couple frames later. The 28-year-old righty’s bid for a spot in Los Angeles’ season-opening rotation presently includes a bloated 7.15 ERA across 11 1/3 innings this spring. His fastball velocity remains trapped in the low-90’s, which is problematic to say the least. He’ll be left on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues, even if he makes the Opening Day roster.
LAA • Infielder • #5
4 days ago
Grissom struck out in his lone at-bat prior to exiting the contest. The 25-year-old infielder has gotten off to a frigid start at the plate this spring, batting .185 over 11 Cactus League contests.
Source: Rhett Bollinger
LAA • PH-1B
4 days ago
Kavadas hit 28 home runs in Triple-A last year, but he also slashed .235/.362/.479 with a 31 percent strikeout rate.Southard pitched to a 3.68 ERA in 66 innings split between Double-A and Triple-A last year, while Perdomo, who was signed in November, who was signed away from the Athletics this offseason, registered a 5.52 ERA in 14 2/3 Triple-A innings after returning from injury.
LAA • Pitcher • #58
5 days ago
Mederos won’t break camp in the majors after being hit hard in a handful of Cactus League outings. The 24-year-old made five appearances (three starts) for the Angels last year and will continue serving as emergency depth on the doorstep of the big leagues.
LAA • Outfielder • #27
5 days ago
The biggest takeaway for Trout this spring is that he’s returned to playing center field regularly, which is an encouraging sign that his surgically repaired knee isn’t bothering him. The 34-year-old’s fantasy star has dimmed in recent years as he’s gradually morphed into an all-or-nothing slugger and a potential batting average liability. He’s still capable of blasting 30-plus homers over something resembling a full season but, bit at this advanced stage of his career, he’s more of a realistic OF3 option for fantasy managers.
LAA • Outfielder • #15
5 days ago
Lowe has been sidelined for two weeks with some oblique discomfort, but he has been hitting in the cages already. The Angels plan to let him hit in minor league games this weekend so that he can “load up on at-bats in those games.” They are currently expecting him to be ready for Opening Day, and he could be a major value in redraft leagues at the moment since this oblique injury has caused his ADP to drop near pick 300.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
LAA • Pitcher • #59
6 days ago
Soriano missed his previous turn due to illness, but one wouldn’t have guessed that based on today’s showing. He topped out at 100.0 mph on the gun and threw 40 of his 60 pitches for strikes. Soriano’s situation holds him back as a fantasy starter, but he projects as the Angels’ best pitcher and he’ll at least be a streaming option in mixed leagues.
LAA • 3B
6 days ago
Candelario has been primarily a first baseman or third baseman in his career, so this could help him win a job as a backup infielder on the Angels. The 32-year-old struggled the last two seasons after being traded to Cincinnati, but he’s gone 8-for-24 (.333) this spring with five runs scored, four RBI, and a 56 percent hard-hit rate. Perhaps he gets another chance in 2026, and it would be fitting if it comes with the Angels, who also have Adam Frazier, Trey Mancini, Yoan Moncada, Alek Manoah, Chris Taylor, Nick Madrigal, and Jose Siri in camp.
Source: Rhett Bollinger
LAA • Pitcher • #41
7 days ago
Kochanowicz was one of the AL’s worst pitchers last year and didn’t enter the spring with much chance of making the Angels, but he has a 2.08 ERA after three outings. He’s one of a number of the team’s alternatives if Alek Manoah flops or Grayson Rodriguez can’t stay healthy.
LAA • Infielder • #10
7 days ago
While his out-of-options status helps his case, Peraza is in a fight to make the Angels as a utilityman this spring. He’s impressed thus far, hitting .320/.370/.720 with four steals in 27 plate appearances. It probably still doesn’t mean much, but coming into this year, Peraza had hit .152 with one homer in 64 career spring training games.
LAA • Infielder • #5
7 days ago
Grissom came over from the Red Sox in an offseason trade and hasn’t exactly torn the cover off the ball this spring in Angels camp. The 25-year-old second baseman’s lackluster defense limits his appeal in a bench spot and he simply hasn’t shown enough at the plate to justify carrying him over someone like Chris Taylor or Jeimer Candelario in a reserve role.
LAA • Pitcher • #32
8 days ago
Johnson, 23, was able to strike out four without allowing a walk. The 23-year-old was in over his head when he surprisingly cracked the Angels’ Opening Day roster, but the 2024 second-round pick has exceptional stuff and could develop into a mid-rotation starter in the coming seasons. Fantasy managers cannot count on 2026 being one of those coming seasons.
LAA • Pitcher • #30
8 days ago
Rodriguez coughed up three hits, ine of those being a solo homer by Andrew Vaughn. He also issued a pair of walks while fanning two batters. Rodriguez’s results have been mixed at best in his spring action, but the big thing here is that he’s healthy enough to participate. There’s still considerable upside in his right arm, but it’s understandable that fantasy managers might — and probably should — take a wait-and-see approach.
LAA • Pitcher • #61
8 days ago
Because he chose to pitch in the WBC, Aldegheri has already been sent down by the Angels this spring. It seems like it was worth it, though, based on his outing today. He could get another start if Italy advances, which would almost certainly require beating either Team USA or Mexico. Italy already has an advantage if all three teams end up 3-1. That tiebreaker is based on runs allowed, and Italy was able to shut out Brazil after the U.S. gave up five runs to the team last night.
LAA • Pitcher • #52
8 days ago
It’s a significant step for Sandlin as he ramps up his throwing program. The 29-year-old righty is in Angels camp as a non-roster invitee this spring and has a decent shot at making their season-opening bullpen, if healthy. He boasts a respectable 3.19 ERA — 3.81 xERA — across 211 2/3 innings in the majors since 2021.
Source: Rhett Bollinger
LAA • Pitcher • #16
8 days ago
Kikuchi notched four strikeouts and didn’t hand out a free pass, building up his pitch count to 63 (37 strikes) across three frames. He surrendered six hits, but only one of them went for extra-bases. The 34-year-old southpaw is coming off an underwhelming Angels debut last season where he posted a pedestrian 3.99 ERA — 4.47 xERA — 1.42 WHIP and 174/74 K/BB ratio across 178 1/3 innings over 33 starts. The sudden spike in walks and declining strikeout rate remain blinking warning lights and limit his appeal to deeper mixed leagues as an end-game roster filler.
LAA • Pitcher • #48
9 days ago
Detmers got 11 whiffs had a 34% CSW in the 64-pitch outing. He averaged 93.8 mph with his heater, which is right where he was when he was last starting games in 2024. His fastball jumped two mph as a reliever last year, but it wasn’t very realistic to expect that to stick around.
LAA • Outfielder • #15
9 days ago
Lowe was diagnosed with an oblique injury on the final day of February, but Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said the team was just being extra cautious with Lowe, given his previous oblique injuries. The 28-year-old should likely progress to hitting in the cage and then off live batting practice before returning to spring games. He seems on track for Opening Day.
Source: Rhett Bollinger
LAA • Pitcher • #24
9 days ago
Stephenson hovered around 94-95 mph with his four-seam fastball, which is fine. He sat 97 in his breakout season with the Rays, but Stephenson is still working his way back to 100 percent. He will likely progress to a spring training game soon and remains optimistic that he could be ready for Opening Day, where he would serve as the Angels’ closer to begin the year.
Source: Rhett Bollinger