Former UCLA ace right-hander Griffin Canning will make his Major League debut on April 30 against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was a second-round pick in the 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft. The Angels selected Canning along with Kyle Wright and Nick Margevicius. The trio will pitch in relief of starter Aaron Sanchez. Currently, Canning …
It’s not uncommon to see a guy with Mayers’ name in the lineup, but what is it about the right-hander that makes the Angels turn to him? The Angels are on the verge of elimination after a 9-5 loss to the Dodgers on September 25. Fortunately for Mayers, manager Joe Maddon has been using him …
The right-handed pitcher made his major league debut on July 29, 2021, for the Angels. Warren, then just 22, took the field with the bases loaded and pitched 1.1 scoreless innings of relief. His cool-under-pressure performance marked him as a player to watch. During his brief major league career, he’s already won five games. His …
As an outfielder, Jos Rojas can make plays at home plate, but he has to do it with speed. A fast outfielder is vital in the outfield because they can make quick catches and throws to eliminate opposing runners. During the Angels’ game against the Chicago Cubs on May 21, Rojas showed his speed and …
Herget came on in relief near the end of the season for the Angels, and he finished the game with a 1.86 ERA, picking up his first save in the process. The Angels will be looking for a middle relief option, and Herget fits the bill. After spending four seasons in the minors, Herget was …
The Los Angeles Angels signed a four-year, $58 million contract with closer Raicel Iglesias. Iglesias will remain in Anaheim until 2025. He was one of the top free agents this offseason, and he has proven to be a solid closer. If he continues to pitch like he did last season, he could be a key …
The Los Angeles Angels have optioned outfielder Chad Wallach to Triple-A after losing Max Stassi to the injured list. Wallach could be in the lineup as early as Sunday. He has played 78 games for the club in the past five seasons. The Angels sent Wallach to Triple-A on Monday. The club will use Kurt …
The Angels acquired Mayfield in June from the Seattle Mariners. He spent the year in Triple-A Salt Lake, making just 11 starts in the major league. He played second base, shortstop, and third base in his Angels debut, mostly in a platoon role. However, he did steal a base in his first MLB game, and …
The Angels have added relief pitcher Aaron Loup to their roster in an effort to strengthen their bullpen. While the team’s bullpen is a concern right now, the Angels are in desperate need of an anchor for the future. After all, Raisel Iglesias declined a qualifying offer. And while he isn’t a sure thing to …
Patrick Sandoval was born on October 18, 1996. He is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. He first played for the Salt Lake City Salt Kings and had a 6.41 ERA in 60 1/3 innings. Sandoval made his major league debut against the Cincinnati Reds in June. Now, he has the chance to break …
