Impact Bemboom will join the Angels as a third option behind the plate while Max Stassi (concussion) is sidelined. Jose Iglesias (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ANTHONY BEMBOOM
Called up by Angels Bemboom was recalled by the Angels on Friday.
Clear of back issue Bemboom was activated by Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Impact The backstop had been out while dealing with an injured back, but he returned to the lineup and smacked an RBI triple for the Bees on Thursday. Bemboom has logged 20 at-bats with the big club this season, collecting five hits and one RBI.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back issue Bemboom's back recently "locked up," preventing the catcher from being able to play, Fabian Ardaya of The Athleticreports.
Impact This information helps explain why the Angels did not go to Bemboom when starting catcher Max Stassi went on the seven-day injured list Thursday due to a concussion. It's unclear how long Bemboom has been dealing with the bad back or how much longer he'll be on the shelf, but the issue is substantial enough that the Angels traded for veteran Drew Butera on Friday to provide catching depth.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Angels boost catching depth, acquire Drew Butera from Texas
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Fabian Ardaya: Anthony Bemboom’s back “locked up,” Joe Maddon... - The Athletic Anthony Bemboom’s back “locked up,” Joe Maddon said, which is why the Angels went with Jack Kurger and then outside of the org with Drew But...
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Sent to alternate site Bemboom was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday.
Impact He was serving as the backup catcher while Max Stassi was on the injured list, but with Stassi's activation Wednesday, Bemboom will return to the minors.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Back in majors Bemboom was recalled prior to Tuesday's game in Kansas City.
Impact Max Stassi (sprained thumb) hit the 10-day injured list, so Bemboom is coming up to serve as the No. 2 catcher in the short term while Kurt Suzuki moves atop the depth chart.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Part of team's taxi squad Bemboom is travelling with the Angels on their current road trip as part of the team's taxi squad, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact As the presumptive third catcher on the Angels' depth chart, Bemboom will likely be part of the taxi squad often this season. Should either Max Stassi or Kurt Suzuki go down with injury, Bemboom would be the logical replacement on the big-league roster.
APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down to minors Bemboom was optioned by the Angels on Wednesday.
Impact Bemboom was not expected to break camp with the club and struggled at the plate this spring, slashing .150/.190/.150. He'll open the campaign in the minors with Max Stassi and Kurt Suzuki locked into the top two spots on the team's catching depth chart.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggling this spring Bemboom is slashing .111/.158/.111 across nine Cactus League games.
Impact The backstop has struck out only twice in 18 at-bats, but that's about the only positive that can be made of his stat line. Bemboom is third on the Angels' catching depth chart and is likely to open the season in the minors.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hits third homer Bemboom went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Padres on Wednesday.
Impact Bemboom got the start at catcher and slotted into the eighth spot in the order. He capped a three-homer third inning for the Angels with a solo shot to right field. The 30-year-old is slashing .217/.327/.435 with three homers in 57 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Blasts second homer Bemboom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Bemboom's ninth-inning blast off Rockies closer Daniel Bard gave the Angels a short-lived 4-3 lead. The 30-year-old Bemboom now has two homers, three RBI and eight runs scored across 46 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Late addition to lineup Bemboom will start at catcher and will bat eighth Sunday against the Mariners.
Impact Bemboom was expected to receive Sunday off, but he'll be in the lineup for a second straight contest after top backstop Jason Castro was scratched for an unspecified reason. In Saturday's 16-3 win, Bemboom was one of several Angels to enjoy a productive day at the dish, going 2-for-4 with three runs scored.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home
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Belts solo homer Bemboom went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a run-scoring walk in Thursday's loss to San Francisco.
Impact Bemboom entered the game in the second inning after starter Max Stassi was forced to leave after suffering a right knee contusion. Bemboom took advantage of the opportunity, going deep to right field in the sixth inning and drawing a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. With Jason Castro recently returning to the lineup after missing multiple games due to a stiff neck, Bemboom was essentially serving as an emergency option as the team's third catcher, though he could now be in line for an occasional start if Stassi is forced to miss any time.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts hits tying homer, Dodgers beat Angels 6-5 in 10
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