AUGUST 19, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal: 'One pitch' to Justin Upton the key Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal talks Wednesday, August 18, 2021, after nearly completing seven innings in a 3-1 loss to the Angels.
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Absent from Tuesday's lineup Upton is not starting Tuesday against the Tigers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Upton has slashed an abysmal .155/.221/.268 since returning from a back injury in late July, and he'll now sit for the fifth time in eight games. Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh and Juan Lagares will start in the outfield from left to right.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in first inning Upton went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Upton has seen his playing time decrease recently, as he had been out of the lineup in four of the six games leading up to Monday's contest against the Yankees. However, the 33-year-old provided the Angels with their only run of the game Monday with his solo shot in the top of the first inning. Upton has struggled to get into a rhythm across the last month, as he's slashed .155/.221/.268 with two homers, six runs, five RBI and a stolen base in 19 games since the All-Star break.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Remains on bench Upton will sit Saturday against the Astros, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
Impact Upton finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games. He's struggled significantly since returning from a back injury in late June, hitting .143/.217/.222. Jo Adell starts in left field in his absence, with Adam Eaton starting in right.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of action Friday Upton is not in Friday's lineup against the Astros, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Upton is hitting .148 with seven strikeouts in eight games this month. Juan Lagares will start in left field and bat eighth.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Upton isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
Impact Upton went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run and a stolen base in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, but he didn't appear in the nightcap. Jo Adell will shift to left field while Adam Eaton starts in right.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting nightcap Upton is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Toronto.
Impact Upton went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Game 1, and he'll take a seat for the nightcap. Juan Lagares will start in left field in Game 2 for the Halos.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Upton is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.
Impact Upton is 2-for-18 over his past five games and will head to the bench Sunday. Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh and Adam Eaton will start from left to right in the outfield for the Angels in the series finale.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Getting reps at first base Upton has been fielding ground balls at first base in anticipation of a possible in-game move during the team's contests in NL parks, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fellow outfielder Adam Eaton has also been working out at first base, and it appears that either of the veterans could be asked to cover the position if the need arises during this weekend's series against the Dodgers. The Angels are currently shorthanded at first with Jared Walsh still on the injured list due to a right intercostal strain. It's worth noting that Upton is starting in left field and leading off during Saturday's contest.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Upton isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rangers.
Impact Upton went 2-for-7 with two runs, two walks and a strikeout across the last two games, but he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last six contests. Jo Adell will shift to left field while Adam Eaton starts in right.
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Out of Monday's lineup Upton is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Upton will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games while mired in a 4-for-32 slump over his past eight contests. Juan Lagares will start in left field for the Halos.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Upton will sit Saturday against the Athletics.
Impact Upton hits the bench after starting nine straight games. He struggled to a .139/.184/.278 line over that stretch. Phil Gosselin will start in left field in his absence.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Swats two-run homer Upton went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Rockies.
Impact Upton took Jesus Tinoco deep in the fourth as part of a five-run inning for the Angels. It was his first long ball and just his third hit in 28 at-bats since returning from the injured list July 22. The 33-year-old was hitting admirably well before a back injury sidelined him for a month so it may take some for him to return to a productive level at the plate. Upton is slashing .231/.318/.454 with 15 homers, 34 RBI, 42 runs scored, three steals and 32:83 BB:K over 286 plate appearances.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani hits 37th homer as Angels rally to defeat Rockies 8-7
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Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1
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Hitless in return Upton went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Thursday's win over Minnesota.
Impact The veteran outfielder played in his first game since June 22 and was unable to reach base. He had been leading off prior to going on the injured list with a lower back strain but slotted into the No. 3 spot in the order Thursday. Given David Fletcher's recent scorching-hot stretch, it appears likely that Upton's days as a leadoff hitter are over, at least in the short term.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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