BRANDON DRURY NEWS

Homers twice in doubleheader Drury went 4-for-8 with two home runs, a walk, three total runs and four total RBI in Saturday's doubleheader split versus the Rays.

Impact Drury knocked a big solo homer in Game 1 that provided what proved to be the decisive run, then belted a late three-run shot in a landslide loss in Game 2. The pair of long balls came on the heels of a poor start to August during which the infielder had slashed .192/.192/.308 with just one home run over 13 games. Drury is now up to 17 long balls on the season, three away from the second 20-homer campaign of his nine-year career.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Drury, Angels edge Rays 7-6 in Game 1 of twinbill Brandon Drury went 3-for-4 with what proved to be the decisive home run as the Los Angeles Angels edged the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on S...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Scores thrice, homers Drury went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 7-5 victory over the Giants.

Impact After starting 3-for-16 (.187) without scoring in his first four games since being activated off the 10-day IL, Drury collected a trio of hits and crossed the plate three times Tuesday. He also connected on his first long ball since returning for his 15th home run in 80 games. On the year, Drury is slashing .277/.320/.502 with 47 RBI and 39 runs scored.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drury has 3 hits, Giolito wins first home start as Angels beat Giants 7-5 to snap 7-game skid

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AUGUST 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes 1-for-4 in return Drury (shoulder) went 1-for-4 in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Drury played the full game at second base after missing over a month with a shoulder injury. It was unclear what kind of playing time he would see upon his return, but with Zach Neto (back) going on the injured list, Drury has a chance to take over second base with Luis Rengifo moving to shortstop. Drury has had a productive season, slashing .276/.322/.497 with 14 home runs, 45 RBI, 36 runs scored, 17 doubles and two triples over 76 contests.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Drury rejoins Angels; Zach Neto to IL The Los Angeles Angels, who took a disappointing loss against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Thursday night, reinstated infielder Brandon...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Activated, batting fifth Friday Drury (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Angels manager Phil Nevin had indicated that Drury would remain on his minor-league rehab assignment through the weekend, but that was before the 30-year-old infielder connected for a long two-run homer at Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday night. He is playing second base and batting fifth Friday against the Mariners following a month-long absence for a bout of left shoulder inflammation.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At least two more rehab games Angels manager Phil Nevin said Thursday that Drury (shoulder) will play at least two more minor-league rehab games, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Drury had been aiming to return to the Angels' active roster ahead of Thursday night's series opener against the Mariners, but he still has a bit more work to do with his timing at the plate. On the shelf since late June due to left shoulder inflammation, the 30-year-old infielder has gone 1-for-8 with four strikeouts so far at Triple-A Salt Lake.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated Thursday Drury (shoulder) will not be activated from the injured list Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thursday had been Drury's aim, but there's no word of any setback and he will presumably be able to return at some point during the Angels' four-game weekend series against the Mariners. The 30-year-old infielder was sporting an .822 OPS with 14 home runs and 45 RBI through 75 games when he landed on the IL in late June due to left shoulder inflammation.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Thursday return Drury (shoulder) said Saturday that he will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake this week and hopes to return Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Drury has been on the injured list since July 2 with inflammation in his left shoulder and appears to finally be nearing the end of his rehab process. The 30-year-old utilityman is slashing .277/.322/.500 with 14 homers and 45 RBI on the season and figures to resume everyday duties once he returns from his assignment.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Field grounders Thursday Drury (shoulder) fielded grounders and threw from third base Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Worth remembering is that Drury's injury is to his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but he's still making nice progress as he continues to ramp up his rehab. He could continue with his workouts this week before potentially rejoining the Angels sometime next week.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making nice progress Drury (shoulder) hit off a high-velocity pitching machine Tuesday and is slated to face live pitching on the field Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Those are expected to be the last boxes Drury needs to check, although he could repeat them for a few days before being activated. Drury has been sidelined for most of July with left shoulder inflammation but would appear on pace to return to the Angels' lineup soon.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Full workout Friday Drury (shoulder) is going through a full workout Friday, Luca Evans of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Drury said he's unsure on an exact timetable for his return to the Angels' active roster, but he would seem to be getting pretty close to heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 30-year-old infielder has been on the injured list since July 2 due to left shoulder inflammation.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting off tee Drury (shoulder) will hit off a tee Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time he's done any hitting since he landed on the injured list at the beginning of July with left shoulder inflammation. Drury is hopeful he can return to the Angels' lineup in a few days but acknowledged he'll probably have to play through some discomfort.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 13, 2023

Only dealing with inflammation Drury's (shoulder) MRI returned clean Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Drury had testing done Friday as there was concern that he was dealing with something more serious than just a bruise. However, the MRI revealed only inflammation. Drury is hoping to start hitting and fielding ground balls in the coming days, with the goal of returning shortly after the All-Star break.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent for tests on shoulder Drury was sent for more testing Friday due to ongoing shoulder discomfort, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Drury's injury was initially labeled as a left shoulder contusion when he was placed on the 10-day IL earlier this week, but it might be something more serious. The results of the new tests should be available over the weekend.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nevin: Estévez, Drury have strong All-Star cases This story was excerpted from Rhett Bollinger's Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

JULY 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Angels place infielder Brandon Drury on injured list and recall Andrew Velazquez

Angels infielder Brandon Drury has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels place INF Brandon Drury (shoulder) on IL The Los Angeles Angels placed Brandon Drury on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left shoulder contusion, while fellow infielder Andrew...

JULY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Moves to injured list Drury was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 30, with a left shoulder contusion.

Impact Drury was on the bench Sunday for the third straight game with the shoulder bruise, so the Angels opted to move him to the injured list. The 30-year-old won't be eligible to return until after the All-Star break July 14 against Houston, so he'll afforded a few extra days to recover without missing more games. Andrew Velazquez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to provide infield depth.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sitting Sunday Drury (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The 30-year-old will sit for the third straight game after he suffered a shoulder injury Thursday against the White Sox. Drury remains on the lineup card for now, but a move to the IL could be on the horizon since infielder Andrew Velazquez as joined the club as a member of the taxi squad.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Drury (shoulder) isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Arizona, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Drury injured his shoulder on a dive during Thursday's loss to the White Sox, and he'll now miss his second consecutive start as a result. Drury's absence opens a spot at second base for Luis Rengifo to start and bat eighth.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder issue Drury was held out of Friday's game against Arizona due to a "tweaked" shoulder, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Drury reportedly hurt his shoulder on a dive during Thursday's loss to the White Sox, though the issue is considered minor. The infielder enjoyed a strong June, slashing .337/.377/.531 with five homers, 18 RBI and 12 runs over 24 games, and he's typically filled an important lineup slot immediately behind either Shohei Ohtani or Mike Trout, though that could change now that Anthony Rendon is back from the injured list. Drury is considered day-to-day and could be back in the lineup this weekend.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Drury is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Drury will get a breather after he went 5-for-15 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored while starting all four games of the Angels' series with the White Sox. Eduardo Escobar will take over at second base and bat seventh in the series opener against Arizona.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE