DAVID FLETCHER NEWS

Optioned out to Triple-A Fletcher was optioned Saturday to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Impact Fletcher is in the middle of a five-year extension and earning $6 million this season, but the Angels will try to get him right on the farm after he went just 2-for-16 (.125) out of the gate this year. Zach Neto has been called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting ninth at SS Fletcher is hitting ninth and playing shortstop for Tuesday's game against Seattle, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact With Anthony Rendon serving the second game of his suspension, Luis Rengifo will move over to third base so Fletcher will get the start at shortstop against Luis Castillo and the Mariners staff.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Sunday's lineup Fletcher (abdomen) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Sunday against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old dealt with an abdominal injury late in spring training and will make his first start of the season in Sunday's series finale. Fletcher appears to be fully recovered from the injury and should see occasional starts while serving as a reserve infielder this year.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Tuesday Fletcher (abdomen) remains out of the Angels' starting lineup for Tuesday night's Freeway Series game against the Dodgers.

Impact Fletcher came down with some abdominal tightness over the weekend and hasn't played in a live game since last Friday, but he did say he should be available off the bench in Tuesday's exhibition finale at Angel Stadium. Which would put him on track to be ready for Opening Day. The 28-year-old projects to operate as an active utility infielder this year in Anaheim.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Monday Fletcher (abdomen) is listed as an available bench option for Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Angels haven't confirmed whether Fletcher will make an appearance in the first game of their two-game Freeway Series with the Dodgers to close out spring training, but the 28-year-old's inclusion on the lineup card is an indication that he should be good to go for Thursday's season opener in Oakland. Fletcher, who was scratched ahead of Saturday's game against the Cubs with abdominal tightness, is batting .227 over 22 at-bats this spring.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with abdominal tightness Fletcher was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs due to abdominal tightness, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Angels called Fletcher's absence precautionary, so he seemingly still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day, but the timing means that even a modest setback could send him to the injured list. When healthy, Fletcher lines up with an uncertain role in a middle-infield group that's full of capable but largely unexciting options, including Brandon Drury, Luis Rengifo and Gio Urshela.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' David Fletcher looks to put injury-marred 2022 behind him TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels have another infielder looking for a comeback season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Angels' David Fletcher will get to play with his brother again — for Team Italy Angels infielder David Fletcher and his brother Dominic, a minor leaguer for the Diamondbacks, are set to play for Italy in the World Baseba...

JANUARY 16, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Angels' winter more uncertain than usual with possible sale

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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout hits 39th HR, Angels beat Texas 8-3 for 7th straight W

The Los Angeles Angels wrapped up their final homestand with their season-best seventh consecutive victory

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by Halos Fletcher (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fletcher spent just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list with a bone bruise in his hand, but he resumed swinging recently and has been cleared for game action for the final few days of the regular season. The 28-year-old is starting Thursday against Oakland and should see plenty of playing time for the Angels over the next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Angels

The Oakland Athletics head into the matchup against the Los Angeles Angels as losers of three in a row

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout hits 38th homer, Lorenzen sharp as Angels beat A's 4-1

Mike Trout hit his 38th home run, Michael Lorenzen went five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels continued their success against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-1 victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics meet in game 2 of series

The Los Angeles Angels lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels host the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Oakland Athletics to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking swings Fletcher (hand) has been able to resume taking swings, per the Associated Press.

Impact Fletcher went on the 10-day injured Sept. 17 despite a CT scan on his hand coming back negative. He was struggling to swing the bat before going on the IL, but he appears to be doing better. Should Fletcher continue to make progress, he could return as early as Tuesday for a home series against Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins and Angels meet in series rubber match

The Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez homers, drives in 4 as Twins beat Angels 8-4

Gary Sánchez drove in four runs, including a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Minnesota Twins snapped a five-game losing streak with an 8-4 win against the Los Angeles...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels

The Minnesota Twins will try to break a five-game skid when they play the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers and Angels meet to decide series winner

The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels try to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels will try to break their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels win 3rd in row over Mariners, 5-1 behind Rengifo

Luis Rengifo hit a pair of home runs for the second time in three games, Livan Soto went deep for the first time and the Los Angeles Angels won their third in a row over the wild c...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani, Angels win 2-1, drop Mariners in wild-card standings

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, drove in one run and scored another as the Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 2-1, dropping the Mariners in the wild-card standings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to injured list Fletcher (hand) will be placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fletcher was hit by a pitch on his hand last Saturday and underwent a CT scan Friday that came back negative. He's believed to be dealing with a bone bruise, but the Angels hope he'll be cleared to return following a minimal IL stint. If that's the case, Fletcher would have a chance to contribute during the final week of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE