ANTHONY RENDON NEWS

Rendon homers in season debut, Angels rout Mariners 10-2

Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer and reached base three times in his Angels debut, and Albert Pujols added his 657th career homer in Los Angeles’ 10-2 victory over the Seattle Ma...

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in debut Rendon went 1-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Rendon hit the ground running in his Angels debut after missing the team's first four games due to an oblique injury. While he was lifted for a defensive replacement in the ninth inning and the Angels may sit Rendon here or there in the weeks ahead out of an abundance of caution, this performance suggests the oblique is not going to hinder his production to a significant extent.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Benches clear in testy rematch as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Rendon to make Angels debut in home opener Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is in the starting lineup for the first time since joining the Angels, after missing the four games of t...

JULY 28, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM

Starting as expected Tuesday Rendon (oblique) is starting at third base and batting third Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact Manager Joe Maddon previously said he expected the 30-year-old to make his season debut Tuesday, and he's now confirmed to be in the starting nine. Rendon missed the first four games of the season with the oblique issue, but he's now set to take the field for the first time with the Angels after signing a massive $245 million contract in the offseason.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels to start Sandoval in home opener against Seattle

The Los Angeles Angels host the Seattle Mariners for the 2020 home opener

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canha homers as Athletics beat Angels 3-0 for winning series

Mark Canha homered for the first time this season and Chris Bassitt escaped a big jam to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels 3-0

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rendon, Teheran close to Angels debuts The Angels received positive updates on third baseman Anthony Rendon and right-hander Julio Teheran on Monday, as both are nearing their sea...

JULY 27, 2020 • MLB.COM

To debut Tuesday Rendon (oblique) is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact This lines up with previous reports that he was close to getting the start Monday and wouldn't debut later than Wednesday. Rendon should assume a prominent spot in the lineup for his Angels debut

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels news: Anthony Rendon could return to lineup on Tuesday It looks like the Angels will be getting their third baseman back shortly

JULY 27, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM

Very close to season debut Renon (oblique) was in contention to start Monday against Oakland and will likely debut no later than Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Rendon developed oblique tightness late in camp, but the fact that he was never placed on the injured list seemingly indicates that the issue isn't particularly serious. David Fletcher remains the starting third baseman Monday, but Rendon should appear in an Angels uniform for the first time quite soon.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could return as DH Angels manager Joe Maddon indicated Sunday that he is considering having Rendon (oblique) return to action as the designated hitter before playing third base, Fabian Ardaya of The...

Impact Rendon took batting practice and fielded groundballs over the weekend, suggesting that his regular-season Angels debut is imminent. While the team could play it safe by having Rendon open in a designated-hitter role, the move would likely be temporary given the value his defense adds to the team's infield.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt expected to start for Oakland against Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Oakland Athletics

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sho No! Angels' Ohtani doesn't record out in return to mound

Shohei Ohtani didn’t record an out in the two-way star’s long-awaited return to the mound for the Los Angels Angels, allowing the first six Oakland batters to reach base before his...

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Sunday Rendon (oblique) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Oakland.

Impact The 30-year-old will sit for the third straight game to begin the season as he continues his recovery from the oblique issue sustained in summer camp. Rendon fielded grounders and took batting practice prior to Saturday's contest and is scheduled for increased work Sunday, so he appears to be trending toward his return. David Fletcher receives another start at third base in his place.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Rendon progresses, Shohei Ohtani returns to mound Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon continues to progress from his sore oblique, and took ground balls before Saturday’s game in Oakland. On...

JULY 26, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM

No setbacks after warmup Rendon (oblique) fielded groundballs and took batting practice prior to Saturday's game and reportedly felt good, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Rendon continues to work his way back from the oblique issue he suffered near the end of summer camp. Manager Joe Maddon indicated that Rendon will increase his work Sunday, so the third baseman appears to be close to making his regular-season debut with the club. "He's definitely trending in the right direction," said Maddon.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Oakland

The Oakland Athletics play the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bundy makes impressive Angels debut, beating Athletics 4-1

Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his Angels debut and Justin Upton homered to lead Los Angeles to a 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing but still sitting Rendon (oblique) remains on the bench Saturday against Oakland but is feeling better and will take groundballs on the field prior to the game, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rendon has been dealing with a tight oblique for just over a week. The issue never appeared particularly serious, and he avoided a trip to the injured list, so it sounds as though he could be making his Angels debut sometime soon. David Fletcher again starts at the hot corner Saturday.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam Angels

In the first major league game with the new, unpopular extra-inning rule, automatic runner Marcus Semien began the bottom of the 10th on second base and scored on Matt Olson’s gran...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing in recovery Rendon (oblique) took swings and played catch Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rendon wasn't ready for Friday's Opening Day matchup against the Athletics, but he was able to get some on-field work in and remains day-to-day. Manager Joe Maddon said Friday that Rendon is progressing in his recovery. The 30-year-old didn't appear in any of the Angels' exhibition games while battling oblique tightness.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially not starting Rendon (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Friday's season opener against the Athletics.

Impact As expected, Rendon won't be part of the starting nine for the Angels' Opening Day matchup as he continues to deal with oblique tightness. He avoided the injured list to begin the season, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to rejoin the starting nine. David Fletcher will start at third base in Rendon's absence, leading off.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids IL, for now The Angels included Rendon (oblique) on their season-opening 30-man roster released Thursday.

Impact Rendon will at least temporarily avoid the 10-day injured list while he battles a tight oblique, but manager Joe Maddon has already ruled out the high-priced third baseman for the Angels' Opening Day game Friday versus the Athletics. The Angels' training staff will likely monitor Rendon's condition on a day-to-day basis before determining when he might be fit to make his season and team debut. David Fletcher and Matt Thaiss are expected to serve as the primary options at the hot corner until Rendon is good to go.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Rendon likely will miss Opening Day for Angels Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is expected to miss Opening Day with an oblique injury, but his availability beyond that remains in ques...

JULY 23, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM