DAVID FLETCHER NEWS

Not running at full speed Fletcher (hip) joined the Angels on Wednesday to be evaluated and won't be activated from the injured list in the immediate future, as manager Joe Maddon indicated the infielder ma...

Impact The 27-year-old has played in four games at Triple-A Salt Lake since beginning his rehab assignment late last week, but he's apparently still having some issues with his hip. Maddon said Fletcher hasn't suffered a setback, but the ongoing problems could delay his return from the injured list.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians visit the Angels to start 4-game series

The Los Angeles Angels begin a four-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adell hits grand slam, Angels blow lead, recover to beat O's

Jo Adell hit a grand slam, Shohei Ohtani scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 despite blowing a six-run, first-...

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return Monday Angels athletic trainer Mike Frostad said Fletcher (hip) will be medically cleared to return from the 10-day injured list following his rehab game Sunday with Triple-A Salt Lake, S...

Impact With the Angels' medical team giving Fletcher the green light to rejoin the big club, it'll be up to Los Angeles' front office to decide whether to bring the 27-year-old back from the IL in advance of Monday's series opener with the Guardians. Fletcher, who has been out of the Angels lineup since April 11 with a left hip strain, went hitless with a walk over eight at-bats during his first two rehab games for Salt Lake.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles overcome Trout's 2 homers, rally past Angels 5-4

Ryan Mountcastle drove in three runs, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame two homers by Mike Trout to rally for a 5-4 victory ov...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels meet in game 2 of series

The Baltimore Orioles meet the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles rally in 6th, Chirinos has 3 RBIs in win over Angels

Robinson Chirinos drove in three runs and Bruce Zimmermann pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Baltimore Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins rehab assignment Fletcher (hip) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Fletcher has spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list with his strained left hip, but he'll miss at least a bit more time. Given the relatively brief length of his absence, he's unlikely to need a long rehab assignment, though the Angels have yet to specify exactly when he's expected to return.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels play in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May need rehab assignment Fletcher (hip) could be ready soon after the Angels return home Friday, though he may need a rehab assignment, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fletcher has been out for nearly a week with a strained left hip. It looks as though he could be ready for game action within the next week, but his first game action may not come at the major-league level. Andrew Velazquez has handled shortstop in his absence.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Houston Astros trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers play in game 3 of series

The Los Angeles Angels play the Texas Rangers with a 2-0 series lead

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No timetable for return Fletcher (hip) isn't traveling with the Angels on their current road trip and does not currently have a timetable for a return, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact According to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad, Fletcher has remained in Anaheim to receive treatment on the left hip that first began to bother him near the end of spring training. The infielder was placed on the injured list April 12 and is eligible to return April 22, but it's unclear if he'll be healthy enough to play by that date. Fletcher went 1-for-13 over five games prior to the trip to the IL.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels face the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Los Angeles Angels play the Texas Rangers with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers play the Angels in first of 4-game series

The Texas Rangers open a four-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heim puts on show with 5 RBIs off Ohtani in Rangers 10-5 win

Jonah Heim hit an early grand slam off Shohei Ohtani and the Texas Rangers went on to a 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers host the Angels to start 4-game series

The Texas Rangers open a four-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wade scores on 9th-inning grounder, Angels top Marlins 4-3

Pinch-runner Tyler Wade slid home when Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas bobbled Max Stassi’s grounder in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels swept a two-game interleague ser...

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on injured list Fletcher was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip strain.

Impact Fletcher exited Monday's game against the Marlins and will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days after being diagnosis with a strain. It's unclear how long the 27-year-old will be out, but he'll be eligible to be activated for the April 22 game versus Baltimore. Tyler Wade and Jack Mayfield should see most of the action at shortstop in his absence, which could also result in more playing time at the keystone for Matt Duffy. However, Andrew Velazquez will start at shortstop Tuesday after being promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzen has strong Angels debut in 6-2 victory over Miami

Michael Lorenzen allowed one run on two hits over six innings in his Angels debut and Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer in Los Angeles’ 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with hip injury Fletcher left Monday's game against the Marlins due to left hip tightness.

Impact The severity of Fletcher's injury is unknown at this time, so he'll be listed as day-to-day until the team unveils more information. Tyler Wade and Jack Mayfield could see more opportunities at shortstop if Fletcher is forced to miss significant time.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Syndergaard bests Verlander in returns, Halos top Astros 2-0

Noah Syndergaard pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning in a strong Angels debut, narrowly outdueling fellow Tommy John surgery returnee Justin Verlander in Los Angeles’ 2-0 vi...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Fletcher isn't starting Saturday's game against the Astros, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Fletcher went 1-for-7 with a triple and an RBI while starting in each of the first two games of the season. Tyler Wade will shift to shortstop while Matt Duffy starts at second base Saturday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plates run Thursday Fletcher went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Astros.

Impact The infielder smacked his lone hit in the bottom of the eighth inning, bringing home Brandon Marsh. Fletcher is looking to bounce back from a 2021 season in which he hit .262 with a .621 OPS, both of which were career-worst figures for him.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record

Framber Valdez outpitched Shohei Ohtani with 6 2/3 dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Houston Astros tied the longest opening day winning streak in major league history with...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS