ANDREW WANTZ NEWS

Gets look in opener role Wantz is listed as the Angels' starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Mariners and is expected to be deployed as an opener, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register repo...

Impact Though he'll be credited with his first career big-league start, Wantz is likely to be pulled before Seattle's lineup turns over and is unlikely to factor into any decision. Instead, Jose Suarez, who was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake earlier Sunday, is the better bet to cover most of the innings for the Angels in the series finale. Wantz hasn't worked more than 2.1 innings in any of his 11 appearances with the Angels this season.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first win Sunday Wantz (1-0) was credited with the win against the Mariners on Sunday, pitching a perfect inning during which he struck out two batters.

Impact Angels starter Kenny Rosenberg went 4.2 scoreless frames, falling just shy of qualifying for the win. The victory instead went to Wantz, who pitched a clean sixth inning that included two strikeouts. This was the right-hander's first win of the season and just the second of his big-league career. He's posted a 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 13.1 innings with Los Angeles this season.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits 5th HR in 5-game series, Angels beat Mariners

Mike Trout homered for the fifth time in the five-game series and Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonsolin earns 8th victory, Dodgers edge Angels 2-0

Tony Gonsolin tossed 6 1/3 strong innings, Mookie Betts hit his 17th home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 in their Freeway Series opener

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brought up from Triple-A The Angels recalled Wantz from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Anaheim swapped Wantz into its bullpen for Kenny Rosenberg, who was optioned to Triple-A since he wasn't going to be available for at least the next four days after covering five innings and tossing 99 pitches in long relief during Tuesday's loss to the Yankees. Like Rosenberg before him, Wantz is expected to handle lower-leverage work out of the bullpen.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seager triggers wild 8th as Rangers rally past Angels 10-5

Corey Seager triggered a seven-run eighth inning with a bloop double long after a first-inning homer in Reid Detmers’ first start since throwing a no-hitter, and the Texas Rangers...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Triple-A Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Impact Wantz was promoted from Salt Lake on Saturday and will return there without making an appearance for the Angels. He's pitched in three big-league games this season and has allowed two runs over three innings.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Wantz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland.

Impact He gave up two runs in three innings over three appearances earlier this season. Look for Wantz to pitch in low-leverage situations.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 100th homer as Angels beat A's 9-1 for DH split

Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th career home run, Taylor Ward hit a grand slam and the Los Angeles Angels salvaged a split of a day-night doubleheader by beating the the Oakland Athleti...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits

Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to Triple-A Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Wantz was called up by the Angels on April 19, and he allowed two runs in three innings over three relief appearances with the big-league club. He's posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 5.1 innings over four relief appearances in the minors this season.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki, Marsh help Angels to 7-2 win over Houston Astros

Jo Adell tied a career-high with three hits and Kurt Suzuki and Brandon Marsh drove in two runs each as the Los Angeles Angels used a big fifth inning to break open the game and cr...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins big-league club Wantz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Impact Wantz missed out on spot on the Angels' Opening Day roster but will join the team ahead of Tuesday's game against the Astros. The 26-year-old received his first taste of big-league action in 2021 and had a 4.94 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 27.1 innings.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Salt Lake Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Wantz made two relief appearances in the Cactus League this year and allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three in three scoreless frames. Although he made 21 relief appearances for the Angels last year, he'll begin the 2022 campaign in Salt Lake.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled by Houston Wantz allowed four runs on four hits over one inning against the Astros on Monday.

Impact The Angels were down by a manageable two runs when Wantz entered the contest in the eighth inning, but Houston rocked him for four runs to essentially put the game away. The biggest hit against the right-hander was a three-run homer off the bat of Martin Maldonado. Wantz has served up a long ball in two of his past three appearances and has surrendered seven earned runs across four innings over that stretch. The rookie's ERA is an unsightly 6.23 through 18 outings.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels to face Padres on the road

The Padres will start Blake Snell on Tuesday while the Angels have yet to decide who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first big-league win Wantz (1-0) was credited with the win Saturday versus the Padres, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings and allowing one walk while striking out three.

Impact Angels starter Jose Suarez lasted only 3.2 frames, allowing Wantz to pick up the victory by holding San Diego scoreless during his brief appearance. The right-hander struck out the final three batters he faced after walking Jake Cronenworth to lead off the fifth inning. Wantz has posted a superb 21:4 K:BB across 11.2 frames this season, though he has struggled with the long ball (2.3 HR/9).

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Upton, Ohtani hit milestones in Angels' 10-2 rout of Padres

The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 10-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Angels The Angels recalled Wantz from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The righty has appeared in four games for the Angels this season, posting a 5.06 ERA in 5.1 innings while striking out nine and walking three. Wantz hasn't pitched for Triple-A Salt Lake since Thursday, so he should be fresh and ready for low-leverage relief work in the big leagues.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Wantz was promoted from Triple-A on Friday and will return there without making an appearance for the big-league club. The right-hander has spent most of the season at Salt Lake, where he has a 3.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB over 29 innings.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels rally for 4-3 victory over Dodgers in 10 innings

José Iglesias’ double in the 10th inning drove in the go-ahead run as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Angels Wantz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The right-hander will provide an extra arm in the Angels' bullpen after Steve Cishek was placed on the bereavement list Friday. Wantz has allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out nine in 5.1 innings across four relief appearances in the majors this year.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 37th homer as Angels rally to defeat Rockies 8-7

Shohei Ohtani continued his power display Wednesday, crushing a three-run home run, and Phil Gosselin had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning for the Los Angeles Angels, who...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Triple-A Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Wantz was promoted for his major-league debut in early July and made four appearances for the Halos, allowing three runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and three walks over 5.1 innings. He'll return to Salt Lake, where he has a 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB across 25.2 innings this season.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits MLB-best 36th HR but Angels routed by Rockies

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 36th home run, one of the few highlights for the Los Angeles Angels in a 12-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS