Injuries & Moves: Trout takes live BP with return in sight

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July 21: 1B Nolan Schanuel out of lineup Sunday
Schanuel left Saturday's game against the A's in third inning with left calf tightness after unsuccessfully trying to beat out a grounder for a hit to end the top of the frame. He was replaced by Brandon Drury at first base in the bottom of the inning. Manager Ron Washington said after the game that it was just a cramp for Schanuel and that he was removed as a precaution. He was held out of the starting lineup as a precaution on Sunday, but came in off the bench with singles in the seventh and eighth innings.

July 21: RHP Griffin Canning tests out elbow after leaving Friday with right elbow irritation
Canning left his start against the A's after 3 1/3 innings for precautionary reasons, as he felt some discomfort in his right elbow when throwing his slider. Canning, though, said after the game that he didn't believe it was a serious injury and tested it out on Saturday throwing against the outfield wall and playing catch without any issues. He gave a thumbs-up and said he felt fine as he came off the field. He also threw a bullpen session without any issues on Sunday.

The Angels will continue to monitor him, but it appears to be a minor injury. More >>

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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

OF Mike Trout (torn meniscus in left knee)
Expected return: Possibly July 25
Trout suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee against the Phillies on April 29 but was frustrated because he wasn't sure when he injured his knee. An MRI exam on April 30 revealed the tear. He underwent surgery on May 3.

Trout spoke with the media on June 29, and said running is his biggest step and is hopeful to return by late July. Manager Ron Washington said on July 4 that Trout has resumed running on a treadmill and hitting off a tee on the field, with Trout providing an update four days later that he's progressed to jogging on the field and taking soft toss.

He went to Arizona to face live pitching on July 20 and was on track to start a short rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake before being activated.

After facing live pitching and participating in outfield drills on July 20, Trout is expected to start his rehab assignment on July 23 -- and could return to the Angels as early as July 25 to begin the Angels' homestand against the A's. (Last updated: July 21)

INF Luis Rengifo (right wrist inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Rengifo felt something during a swing on July 3 and left the game. He underwent X-rays that showed no damage, but underwent an MRI exam on July 5 that revealed inflammation. It was enough for Rengifo to land on the injured list for the second time this year. He had been having a breakout season, hitting .315 with 22 stolen bases in 69 games.

He visited a hand specialist on July 8 and he was diagnosed with only inflammation and no strain. Rengifo called it good news and hopes to return shortly after the All-Star break. He progressed to taking grounders, throwing and hitting off a tee on July 19, adding on July 20 that he's feeling good and plans to ramp up his hitting with more aggressive swings off the tee. (Last updated: July 20)

RHP Adam Cimber (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Cimber landed on the 15-day injured list on June 15, one day after allowing four runs to the Giants in one-third of an inning. He progressed to throwing from 90 feet on June 24 and threw from 90 feet again on June 27. He threw a side session July 3 and live batting practice on July 6. He has since shifted his rehab to the club's Spring Training complex in Arizona. (Last updated: July 19)

60-DAY INJURED LIST

LHP José Quijada (torn ulnar collateral ligament)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Quijada was moved up to Triple-A Salt Lake as part of his rehab on July 10, recording two outs without allowing a run. He suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament and underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on May 17, 2023.

He turned in his fourth straight scoreless outing with Triple-A Salt Lake on July 19, throwing a scoreless inning, with his possible return coming more into focus. (Last updated: July 20)

RHP Andrew Wantz (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly 2025
Wantz appeared in only one Major League game this season and was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to July 1. He underwent a further examination and underwent season-ending elbow surgery, the club announced on July 13. It's unclear the nature of the operation but it's likely Tommy John surgery, which would keep him out of action until late 2025 or 2026. (Last updated: July 13)

RHP José Cisnero (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly July
Cisnero struggled in his last outing on April 27, allowing a three-run homer to the Twins' Carlos Santana while recording just two outs in relief. After the game, he complained of shoulder discomfort and was placed on the injured list on April 28. Cisnero started his throwing progression and played catch on May 9. He progressed to throwing from 120 feet on May 17 and threw off a mound on May 19. But he felt tightness in his lower back after throwing and was moved to the 60-day injured list on May 29. He resumed throwing on June 10 and threw from 120 feet on June 21 before proceeding to throw off a mound on June 28. (Last updated: July 5)

LHP Patrick Sandoval (torn flexor tendon, torn ulnar collateral ligament)
Expected return: Possibly late 2025
Sandoval exited his June 21 start against the Dodgers with left forearm tightness and was placed on the injured list the next day with a left elbow strain. Sandoval felt it while pitching to former teammate Shohei Ohtani, signaling to the dugout after he threw an 89 mph fastball. He underwent an MRI exam on June 22 and told reporters on June 24 that he was diagnosed with a high-grade flexor tendon tear and a torn ulnar collateral ligament. He said he'll undergo surgery soon and expects to be out for at least a year. There remains a chance he could be out until 2026.

Sandoval was moved to the 60-day IL on June 25. He underwent successful surgery to repair his UCL on June 26. On June 29, he said that he had a brace inserted in his elbow as part of his Tommy John surgery. His timetable is roughly 12-14 months. (Last updated: June 29)

RHP Kelvin Caceres (right lat strain)
Expected return: 2025
Caceres suffered a lat strain during Spring Training that required season-ending surgery in March. He made his Major League debut in 2023, allowing one run in 1 1/3 innings. He also had a 4.12 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings across three Minor League levels. He was officially shifted to the 60-day injured list on May 9. (Last updated: May 10)

RHP Robert Stephenson (torn ulnar collateral ligament)
Expected return: 2025
The Angels announced on April 18 that Stephenson would undergo season-ending elbow surgery, and he had Tommy John surgery with a brace inserted in his elbow on May 1. Stephenson said he believes it'll be a 12-month recovery but could take as long as 18 months. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 21.

Stephenson was removed from his first rehab appearance on April 13 after facing just one batter and feeling something in his right elbow. Pitching for Triple-A Salt Lake, the right-hander opened up the bottom of the seventh inning on the mound but threw only four pitches, all balls, before signaling to the dugout. After speaking briefly to the trainer and a coach, Stephenson departed. (Last updated: May 3)

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