Injuries & Moves: Angels acquire promising lefty from Braves
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Dec. 20: Angels acquire LHP Mitch Farris in trade with Braves for RHP Davis Daniel
The Angels quickly moved Daniel after he was designated for assignment on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for catcher Chuckie Robinson. The Angels received Farris from Atlanta on Friday, and he's had strong numbers in the Minors since being selected in the 14th round of the 2023 Draft. Farris, 23, has posted a 2.96 ERA with 152 strikeouts and 49 walks in 124 2/3 innings. He's worked mostly as a starter and gives the Angels some pitching depth at Double-A Rocket City.
Dec. 18: C Chuckie Robinson acquired in trade with White Sox for cash considerations; RHP Davis Daniel designated for assignment
Needing a third-string catcher behind Logan O'Hoppe and Travis d'Arnaud, the Angels hope Robinson can fill that role. Robinson, 30, hit .129 in 26 games with the White Sox last season and batted .246 with seven homers and 32 RBIs in 55 games at Triple-A.
Robinson has two years of options remaining, and the Angels traded Matt Thaiss to the Cubs because he was out of options. To make room for Robinson on the roster, Daniel was DFA'd. Daniel, 27, posted a 6.23 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings over six starts with the Angels last year. He also had a 5.42 ERA with 122 strikeouts in 118 innings at hitter-friendly Triple-A Salt Lake.
Dec. 9: RHP Dakota Hudson signed to Minor League deal
The Angels added to their starting pitching depth on Monday, inking Hudson to a Minor League pact. Hudson, 30, is coming off a rough year with the Rockies, having posted a 6.17 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 89 innings. But he had a 3.84 ERA in six seasons with the Cardinals, including a 3.14 ERA in 249 2/3 innings from 2018-21.
"He's been good in the Major Leagues in the past," general manager Perry Minasian said. "Has a good arm and a chance to bounce back. In St. Louis, he had a decent run where he had a couple good years, so just give him an opportunity to come here and make the team."
Dec. 5: OF Bryce Teodosio re-signed to Minor League deal
After Teodosio was non-tendered off the 40-man roster on Nov. 22, the Angels brought him back on a Minor League deal to improve their organizational outfield depth. Teodosio, 25, got his first taste of the Majors last season, going 1-for-12 in five games before sustaining a fractured right middle finger that ended his season. The center fielder had a strong year at Triple-A Salt Lake, hitting .276 with 12 homers, 40 stolen bases and 51 RBIs in 114 games.
Nov. 27: LHP Yusei Kikuchi signs three-year, $63 million contract
The Angels stayed aggressive this offseason, adding Kikuchi to their rotation. He'll make $21 million in 2024, ’25 and ’26. Kikuchi gives the Angels some much-needed rotation help and is coming off a season that saw him put up strong numbers after being acquired by the Astros in a midseason trade. He made 10 starts down the stretch, posting a 2.70 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP and 76 strikeouts in 60 innings. The Japan native has a career 4.57 ERA in six seasons in the Majors with the Mariners, Blue Jays and Astros. More >>
Nov. 12: C Travis d'Arnaud signed to two-year deal worth $12 million
The Angels were in the market to improve their catching depth and struck a two-year pact with d'Arnaud on Tuesday. The 35-year-old was an All-Star with the Braves in 2022 and hit .238 with 15 homers and 48 RBIs in 99 games last season. He was brought in to be a mentor and backup to starting catcher Logan O'Hoppe, who just finished his first full season in the Majors. The Angels now have to decide what to do with fellow backstop Matt Thaiss, who is out of options. But it was yet another much-needed addition for the Angels, who have been aggressive early this offseason. More >>
Nov. 8: SS Zach Neto undergoes right shoulder surgery
The Angels were dealt a big blow on Friday, as general manager Perry Minasian announced that Neto underwent right shoulder surgery on Wednesday and could miss the start of the 2025 season. Neto, who injured his shoulder on a slide late in the season, was the club's best player in '24, slashing .249/.318/.443 with 23 homers, 34 doubles, 30 stolen bases and 77 RBIs in 155 games. The Angels are still in the market for infield help and recently added Scott Kingery as depth. More >>
Nov. 7: Angels sign RHP Kyle Hendricks to one-year, $2.5 million deal
The Angels bolstered their rotation by adding Hendricks to the mix, as he's an 11-year veteran who played his entire career with the Cubs before signing with the Angels. Hendricks is coming off a down year that saw him get briefly demoted to the bullpen but he was much better in 2023. General manager Perry Minasian said they noticed some things with his delivery they believe they can tweak to help him get back on track. Minasian also said the Angels aren't done adding to the rotation. More >>
Nov. 4: Angels reinstate INF Luis Rengifo, LHP Patrick Sandoval, OFs Mike Trout and Jo Adell, RHP Robert Stephenson and Kelvin Caceres from 60-day IL; select contract of INF Scott Kingery; release LHP Kenny Rosenberg
The Angels did some roster housekeeping on Monday, reinstating six players from the 60-day injured list, while adding Kingery to the 40-man roster and releasing Rosenberg. Kingery, who was acquired in a trade with the Phillies on Friday, could've elected free agency if he wasn't added to the 40-man roster. The former top prospect will compete for a spot as a backup infielder in Spring Training. Rosenberg, 29, was up and down with the Angels over the past three seasons as a spot starter/long reliever and posted a 6.00 ERA in 24 innings in 2024.
INJURY UPDATES
SS Zach Neto (right shoulder surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Neto underwent shoulder surgery on Nov. 6 and could miss the start of the season, general manager Perry Minasian announced Nov. 8. He hurt his shoulder on a slide into second base on Sept. 26 and tried to rehab it but ultimately needed surgery. The Angels didn't indicate the specific operation. (Last updated: Nov. 8)
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)