This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Ryan Johnson
Injury: Viral infection
IL date: April 6 (15-day IL; retroactive to April 3)
Expected return: Mid-April
Status: Will make a rehab start Monday, expected to throw 75-80 pitches in a minor league game in Arizona. “He’s feeling better and he’s in great shape,” said manager Kurt Suzuki. Was with the team briefly on the last day of the homestand and worked out. Expected to be ready to return once he's eligible on April 18. (updated: April 12)
RHP Alek Manoah
Injury: Right middle finger contusion
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: April
Status: Right middle fingernail fell off after March 17 start. Threw to hitters on April 11. “Came out really good, feeling good. Still working on getting back and dealing with that,” manager Kurt Suzuki said. “He’s progressing really good.” Has progressed to throwing bullpens with all of his pitches at the club's complex in Arizona. (updated: April 12)
Spring Training -- RHP Caden Dana
Injury: Mononucleosis
Expected return: TBD
Status: Sidelined due to a bout with mononucleosis diagnosed on Jan. 31. While not on the injured list, the illness caused fatigue and delayed his start to spring training, leading to his option to Triple-A Salt Lake on March 16, to build up stamina for the season. Threw in Arizona extended spring and is expected to join Salt Lake soon to begin throwing in games. (updated: April 12)
RHP Kirby Yates
Injury: Left knee inflammation
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: April
Status: Expected to pitch with High-A Rancho Cucamonga soon, per manager Kurt Suzuki. Threw a BP session on April 8. (updated: April 10)
RHP Grayson Rodriguez
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Possibly April
Status: Threw bullpen session off a mound on April 8. Played a “heavier catch” Friday in Cincinnati, per manager Kurt Suzuki. Continues to throw from 120 feet to build up arm strength. (updated: April 10)
RHP Robert Stephenson
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
Expected return: 2027
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Status: Was evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas and underwent season-ending ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery, the club announced April 8. (updated: April 8) More >>
RHP Ben Joyce
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: March 24 (15-day IL; retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Early 2026 season
Status: Progressing well in throwing program. Yet to throw bullpens at 100 percent intensity but has been throwing without any issues. Manager Kurt Suzuki said he looks good but doesn't know when he'll face hitters just yet. (updated: April 3)
3B Anthony Rendon
Injury: Left hip surgery
Expected return: Expected retirement
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Status: Not going to play in 2026 and had the last year of his contract deferred over several years. Was placed on 60-day IL on March 24. (updated: March 26) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 12
• RHP George Klassen: Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP Nick Sandlin: Contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake
April 11
• INF Vaughn Grissom: Reinstated from IL
• INF Jeimer Candelario: Designated for assignment
April 7
• LHP Joey Lucchesi: Outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake but elected free agency
April 6
• LHP Mitch Farris: Recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake
• RHP Ryan Johnson: Placed on 15-day IL (viral infection)