Angels look to stop 3-game losing streak, play the Athletics
The Los Angeles Angels look to stop a three-game slide when they play the Oakland AthleticsMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAVID FLETCHER #22 - SECOND BASEMAN - ATLANTA BRAVES
0 HR •
2 RBI •
.250 AVG
0 HR
2 RBI
.250 AVG
Seager triggers wild 8th as Rangers rally past Angels 10-5
Corey Seager triggered a seven-run eighth inning with a bloop double long after a first-inning homer in Reid Detmers’ first start since throwing a no-hitter, and the Texas Rangers...MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to 60-day IL Fletcher (hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact The 27-year-old is expected to miss multiple months after undergoing surgery to repair the adductor muscles in both legs last week, so it's not a major surprise he was moved to the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Fletcher will be eligible to be activated in mid-July, but his recovery timeline likely won't come into focus until he's able to resume baseball activities.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet in game 2 of series
The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics host Los Angeles Angels, look to break home slide
The Oakland Athletics look to end their eight-game home slide with a win over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics host Los Angeles Angels, look to end home skid
The Oakland Athletics take on the Los Angeles Angels looking to end a seven-game home losing streakMAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels rookie Reid Detmers throws no-hitter against Rays
Angels rookie Reid Detmers pitched the majors’ second no-hitter this season, cruising after he benefited from a borderline error call in the seventh inning as Los Angeles beat the...MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fletcher out 'a couple months' after surgery ANAHEIM -- Angels middle infielder David Fletcher underwent surgery to repair both his left and right adductor muscles and will be out for a...
MAY 11, 2022 • MLB.COM
Facing multi-month absence Fletcher (hip) underwent surgery to repair the adductor muscles in both legs Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for "a couple months," Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times...
Impact The 27-year-old landed on the injured list Sunday with a strained left hip and is now likely to be sidelined until at least the All-Star break in July. Fletcher missed over two weeks with the injury before returning from the injured list April 29, but he never fully recovered and could no longer play through the issue. Tyler Wade should see most of the action at the keystone until Matt Duffy (illness) returns from the COVID-19 IL.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels play the Rays with 1-0 series lead
The Los Angeles Angels host the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 1-0MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels host the Rays to open 3-game series
The Los Angeles Angels host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game seriesMAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani, Rendon rally Angels past Nationals 5-4 in 9th
Shohei Ohtani hit a tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon followed with a game-ending single against his former team and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washing...MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels' David Fletcher placed on injured list because of left hip strain Angels infielder David Fletcher is returning on the injured list because of a left hip strain and is flying to Philadelphia on Monday to see...
MAY 8, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Sidelined by hip injury again The Angels placed Fletcher on the injured list Sunday with a left hip strain.
Impact Fletcher was previously sidelined for two and a half weeks earlier this season with the same hip issue before returning from the IL on April 29. He appeared in only nine games before succumbing to the injury again, however, making it likely that he'll be sidelined for more than the minimum 10 days once again. According to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, the 27-year-old is scheduled to meet with a specialist in the coming days to determine if surgery is necessary to treat the injury. If Fletcher does require a procedure, he said he wouldn't expect to miss the rest of the season, though a multi-month absence would likely be on the table. His absence should pave the way for Tyler Wade to see steady work at the keystone.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Fletcher isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Fletcher has gone 0-for-5 with two walks over the last three games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Tyler Wade will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits
Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits Monday Fletcher is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 27-year-old is one of four Angels regulars who will take a seat as the team wraps up its four-game set in Chicago with an afternoon contest. After returning from the 10-day injured list Friday, Fletcher started in the middle infield in each of the first three games of the series and went a collective 3-for-9 with a pair of doubles and two walks.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies two doubles in return Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles Friday in a 5-1 win against the White Sox.
Impact Fletcher made his return to the club Friday after missing over two weeks due to a hip injury. He started at shortstop before shifting over to second base later in the contest. Fletcher's doubles were his first of the season, and prior to Friday he hadn't registered a hit since Opening Day. Even with the multi-hit effort, he's batting only .176 through 17 plate appearances this season.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels' Syndergaard scratched from start because of illness
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Noah Syndergaard was scratched from his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox on Friday night because of an undisclosed illnessAPRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated, starting Friday Fletcher (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Friday's game against the White Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Fletcher participated in an extensive on-field workout Thursday, and the Angels ultimately deemed him healthy enough to return to action for Friday's series opener in Chicago. The 27-year-old is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Friday, and he's in line to serve as the Angels' everyday shortstop now that he's been activated.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox host the Angels to start 4-game series
The Chicago White Sox host the Los Angeles Angels to begin a four-game seriesAPRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ward, Detmers propel Angels to 4-1 win, sweep of Guardians
Taylor Ward drove in two runs, Brandon Marsh had three hits and an RBI, and the Los Angeles Angels completed a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with a 4-1 victoryAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could be back Friday Fletcher (hip) went through an extensive on-field workout Thursday and could be activated in advance of Friday's series opener with the White Sox in Chicago, Mike DiGiovanna of the...
Impact Manager Joe Maddon suggested just one day ago that Fletcher still wasn't running at 100 percent following a recent four-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake, but the 27-year-old may have assuaged some of the concern about his health after Thursday's workout. The Angels will likely re-evaluate Fletcher early Friday before deciding whether to include him in the lineup later that night, or to wait another day or two prior to activating him from the 10-day injured list. Whenever Fletcher is back in action, he's expected to take back everyday duties at shortstop from Andrew Velazquez.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians aim to stop 6-game losing streak, take on the Angels
The Cleveland Guardians aim to break their six-game losing streak with a victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ward, Ohtani lead Angels over Guardians 9-5 for 4th straight
Taylor Ward hit a grand slam and finished a single shy of the cycle, Shohei Ohtani showed off his two-way prowess and the surging Los Angeles Angels rolled to a 9-5 victory over th...APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
