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Aug. 10: RHP Jack Kochanowicz recalled from Double-A Rocket City; RHP José Marte placed on 15-day IL
With Marte battling a viral infection, the Angels decided to place him on the injured list and bring up Kochanowicz from Double-A. Kochanowicz, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the club's No. 9 prospect, was the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader at Yankee Stadium but didn't see action. He's posted a 14.14 ERA in two starts for the Angels this year and is a candidate to start on Sunday. Marte has pitched well in relief this season, posting a 2.33 ERA in 19 1/3 innings.

Aug. 9: OF Mike Trout undergoes successful knee surgery
Trout, who turned 33 on Wednesday, underwent a successful operation on his left knee on his birthday, the Angels announced Friday. It's the second surgery for Trout since he tore his meniscus on April 29. He also had an operation on May 3, but he suffered a setback in his rehab and needed another surgery, which ended his season. Trout, a three-time American League MVP Award winner and an 11-time All-Star, is expected to be ready for Spring Training.

Aug. 9: OF Taylor Ward reinstated from paternity list; INF Charles Leblanc optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake
Ward rejoined the Angels after missing their three-game series at Yankee Stadium to attend the birth of his second child. Ward was back in the lineup for the series opener in Washington, hitting fifth and starting in left field. Leblanc was sent down after going 1-for-6 with a walk in two games.

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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

RHP José Marte (viral infection)
Expected return: Possibly late August
Marte landed on the injured list on Aug. 10, as he is dealing with a viral infection. The Angels are hopeful he'll be ready to return when he's eligible in late August. He's been solid in relief this season with a 2.33 ERA in 19 1/3 innings. (Last updated: Aug. 10)

OF Mike Trout (torn meniscus in left knee)
Expected return: 2025
Trout suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee on April 29 and underwent surgery on May 3. He began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on July 23 but left his first game after two innings because of left knee soreness. Angels general manager Perry Minasian said on July 30 that Trout was being shut down from his rehab process and was still feeling pain. On Aug. 1, Minasian announced that Trout suffered a new tear in his left meniscus and that he is done for the season. Trout underwent successful surgery on Aug. 7. (Last updated: Aug. 9)

INF Luis Rengifo (right wrist inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Rengifo was out from July 5-23 with right wrist inflammation and felt something on a swing again on July 31. He returned to the lineup on Aug. 2, but left the game after two at-bats because of discomfort. He was placed on the IL on Aug. 3 and underwent further testing that revealed he needed surgery. He underwent season-ending wrist surgery on Aug. 6 and is expected to be ready for Spring Training. (Last updated: Aug. 6)

60-DAY INJURED LIST

RHP Chase Silseth (right elbow)
Expected return: 2025
Silseth had a setback in his recovery process and underwent season-ending surgery on Aug. 5. It wasn't Tommy John surgery and he's expected to be ready for Spring Training. Angels general manager Perry Minasian initially said on July 30 that Silseth was getting his elbow checked out after the right-hander was removed from his most recent start with Triple-A Salt Lake after 2 1/3 innings. Silseth was placed on the 15-day IL on April 8 with elbow inflammation and transferred to the 60-day IL on April 30. His last appearance in the Majors was April 7. (Last updated: Aug. 6)

RHP José Cisnero (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly August
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 started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Aug. 6. (Last updated: Aug. 6)

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 had 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 '26. He's doing his rehab in Arizona, the Angels announced July 22. (Last updated: July 22)

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.

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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