Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Angels - News - August 21, 2023

Alexis Díaz - Perfect for save No. 34Diaz picked up the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Angels. He struck out one over a clean inning.

ImpactDiaz notched his first save since Aug. 7 -- his longest stretch without a save this season -- by registering a perfect ninth frame. Though Diaz hasn't been a save contributor as of late, he picked up a win in each of his previous two appearances and hasn't allowed a hit in the past 3.2 innings of action. Despite the drought, Diaz remains MLB's leader in saves, and he boasts a 2.30 ERA and a 75:24 K:BB across 54.2 innings.

AUGUST 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Graham Ashcraft - Fans 10 in winAshcraft (7-8) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings against the Angels. He struck out 10.

ImpactAshcraft struggled mightily with the long ball Tuesday, surrendering a trio of solo homers to Brandon Drury, Mike Moustakas and Logan O'Hoppe, respectively. However, he was dominant outside of the home runs, giving up no runs on two hits across seven innings of work. The outing was Ashcraft's first career start with double-digit strikeouts and marked his 10th straight appearance allowing three or fewer runs. Over that stretch, Ashcraft owns a 2.35 ERA and a 48:20 K:BB across 65 innings. He's lined up to finish out his two-start week with a road game against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

AUGUST 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Reds spoil Mike Trout's return to the Angels' lineup with a 4-3 victory

Graham Ashcraft racked up a career-high 10 strikeouts over seven innings, and the Cincinnati Reds spoiled Mike Trout’s return to the Angels’ lineup by scoring three unearned runs i...

AUGUST 23, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dan Haren has a request for Ohtani, and he put it in polite letter formYou can add former MLB pitcher Dan Haren to the list of fans who admire Shohei Ohtani. Haren, a three-time All-Star and Angel from 2010-12 a...

AUGUST 23, 2023•MLB.COM

Angels activate CF Mike Trout (hand) from injured listThe Los Angeles Angels activated star center fielder Mike Trout from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of the team’s game against the...

AUGUST 23, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Anthony Rendon - Little progressRendon (lower leg) has not progressed to any on-field work, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

ImpactWhen asked whether Rendon's recovery had progressed, manager Phil Nevin stated, "It depends on which day you ask him. It comes and goes each day." Rendon was shifted to the 60-day injured list Friday, meaning he can't return until Sept. 9. However, his return at that point appears to be in doubt.

AUGUST 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout returns to Angels' lineup after missing 38 gamesANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout is back.

AUGUST 23, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Reds spoil Mike Trout's return to the Angels' lineup with a 4-3 victory