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Steven Duggar - Joins big-league club Duggar was activated by the Angels on Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Duggar will join the big-league club right after being claimed off waivers on Sunday. He's spent time with both San Francisco and Texas so far in 2022, struggling to a .189/.241/.245 slash line with three doubles, four RBI, five stolen bases and four runs scored. Per Chen, Duggar is expected to see time at all three outfield positions.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Moniak - Lands on 10-day IL Moniak (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Monica suffered a fractured left middle finger during Sunday's action, though the team has yet to rule out a return in 2022. A timeline for his return has yet to be determined.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Team of the Week: Francisco Lindor has Mets rolling

No one had a better week in MLB than the Mets' Francisco Lindor. See who else made Ben Verlander's Team of the Week.

AUGUST 8, 2022

Andrew Velazquez - Sitting Monday Velazquez isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Oakland, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Velazquez has seen his playing time fluctuate over the last few days, as he's had just eight at-bats over his club's last five contests. David Fletcher draws the start at shortstop Monday with Phil Gosselin set to handle the hot corner and Luis Rengifo penciled in at second base.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani - Gets day off Ohtani isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Fletcher notes that this is simply a scheduled off day for the two-way star. Max Stassi will get a chance to serve as the designated hitter and Kurt Suzuki will handle the catching duties in Ohtani's absence.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Angels' José Quijada throwing almost all fastballs has been an effective strategy José Quijada is arguably the Angels' most reliable and effective reliever. After last week's trades, he could take over as the closer.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Angels might 'strongly consider' trading Shohei Ohtani this winter Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will be eligible for free agency after 2023. Will he end up in New York?

AUGUST 8, 2022 • NJ.COM

Angels visit the Athletics to open 3-game series

The Oakland Athletics start a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davidson looks to get past growing pains with Halos SEATTLE -- It wasn't exactly the best first impression for lefty Tucker Davidson, who made his Angels debut on Sunday against the Mariners....

AUGUST 8, 2022 • MLB.COM

Tucker Davidson - Struggles in team debut Davidson (1-3) took the loss Sunday versus the Mariners. He allowed six runs on six hits and five walks while striking out one in four innings.

Impact Davidson's biggest mistake was a third-inning grand slam to Jesse Winker. This was Davidson's Angels debut after he was included as part of the return that sent Raisel Iglesias to Atlanta. Through 19.1 innings in five appearances (four starts), Davidson has struggled to a 7.91 ERA, 2.02 WHIP and 11:18 K:BB. He may stick in the Angels' six-man rotation, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him link up with Triple-A Salt Lake if his performance doesn't improve. If he gets another start, it would likely be at home against the Twins next weekend.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up

Jesse Winker hit a grand slam, Marco Gonzales struck out seven and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 as Shohei Ohtani received a visit from trainers and continue...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Mayers - Shines in long relief Mayers struck out four over 3.1 scoreless innings of long relief Saturday in the Angels' 2-1 loss to the Mariners in the first game of a doubleheader. He scattered one hit and two...

Impact Mayers, who had converted to a starting role at Triple-A Salt Lake in late June, was summoned from the minors in advance of the twin bill. He ended up serving as a piggyback starter behind Jaime Barria, who was charged with the loss after surrendering two earned runs on three hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. With the Angels optioning Janson Junk to Triple-A on Saturday, the Angels will have a permanent opening in their six-man rotation this week. If neither is needed in long relief during the Angels' upcoming three-game series in Oakland, another Barria/Mayers tandem start could be on tap next weekend versus the Twins.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Ortega - Heads back to minors The Angels returned Ortega to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Ortega's stay with the big club lasted just one day after he was designated as the Angels' 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader with the Mariners. He appeared in relief in the Angels' 7-1 win in the second half of the twin bill, striking out two over a scoreless inning.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Thomas - Loses 40-man spot The Angels designated Thomas for assignment Sunday.

Impact He'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to fellow outfielder Steven Duggar, whom the Angels claimed off waivers from the Rangers on Sunday. Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday after going 1-for-11 with two walks and six strikeouts across 14 plate appearances with the Angels on the season.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Duggar - Joins Halos organization The Angels claimed Duggar off waivers from the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Since Duggar was playing with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate prior to being designated for assignment Thursday, he won't immediately have to go on the Angels' 26-man active roster. That being said, Duggar looks primed to receive a call-up ahead of the Angels' series opener in Oakland on Monday, when Mickey Moniak is expected to be go on the injured list with a broken left middle finger, which could keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season. Duggar, who owns a .240/.296/.373 slash line in 824 career MLB plate appearances with the Giants and Rangers, could challenge Magneuris Sierra for the everyday role in center field while Moniak is out indefinitely.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Mayfield - On minor-league injured list Mayfield (undisclosed) was placed on the minor-league 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact It's not certain what prompted the IL move, though it should be noted that the journeyman infielder hasn't played since July 28. Mayfield had put together a modest five-game hitting streak with Triple-A Salt Lake prior to being placed on the injured list. He's slashed .186/.230/.271 with a home run, six RBI and a stolen base in 74 plate appearances in the majors this season.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magneuris Sierra - Could replace Moniak in CF Sierra will start in center field in Sunday's game in Seattle.

Impact After starting in left field in Saturday's 7-1 win in the second half of a doubleheader and going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, Sierra will slide over to center in the series finale. He could find a regular home at the position moving forward, as Mickey Moniak was diagnosed with a fractured left middle finger following the doubleheader and could be in danger of missing the rest of the season. The Angels claimed Steven Duggar off waivers from the Rangers on Sunday and could have him step in as a potential replacement for Moniak, but Sierra will get the first crack at the center-field job.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Walsh - Heads to bench Sunday Walsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Phil Gosselin will step in at first base in place of Walsh, who has been in a prolonged dry spell at the plate for the better part of six weeks. Since banging out three extra-base hits June 21 against the Royals, Walsh is slashing .160/.205/.232 while striking out at a 31.8 percent clip over a 35-game stretch.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Moniak - Breaks finger, not done for season Moniak was diagnosed with a fractured left middle finger after suffering the injury on a bunt single in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The injury is yet another tough break for Moniak, who had his bid for a role as the Phillies' Opening Day center fielder foiled when he suffered a hairline fracture in his right wrist late in spring training. He's now dealing with a fracture to a finger on his non-throwing hand, but Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad told Sam Blum of The Athletic on Sunday that Moniak's broken digit is expected to heal quickly and possibly give the 24-year-old a chance to play again in 2022. Moniak, who had gone 4-for-14 with two home runs and three RBI in five games with the Halos since being acquired Tuesday from the Phillies, is nonetheless expected to miss the majority of what's left of this season. The Angels are expected to formally move Moniak to the injured list later Sunday or Monday, clearing the way for Magneuris Sierra to temporarily step in as the team's main center fielder while Mike Trout (rib) also remains sidelined.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nightengale's Notebook: No, the Angels weren't trading Shohei Ohtani. A post-MLB trade deadline Q&A. Blockbuster deal shook up the balance of power in the NL, while some of the biggest MLB trade rumors failed to materialize.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Angels face the Mariners with 2-1 series lead

The Los Angeles Angels lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitch Haniger returns but Mariners lose Game 2 of doubleheader, 7-1, to Angels SEATTLE — Entering Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader with the Angels, the Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen hadn’t allowed more...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mickey Moniak - Sent for tests on injured finger Moniak was sent for X-rays after injuring his left middle finger in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moniak hit his second home run with the Angels in the nightcap Saturday, but it could be a while before he hits another, as interim manager Phil Nevin "was not at all optimistic" about the test results. Should Moniak wind up missing time, Magneuris Sierra would likely be the Angels' primary option in center field.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Fletcher - Collects two hits, homer Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 7-1 win against the Mariners in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Fletcher launched a two-run homer to left field off Seattle starter Chris Flexen in the sixth inning and singled home another run in the ninth. The 28-year-old had sat out the last two games due to a foot injury on the heels of missing over two months as a result of a hip injury but appears to be healthy now. Fletcher is slashing .220/.270/.424 with two long balls, six runs and eight RBI in 21 contests. He has yet to attempt a stolen base after recording 15 thefts last year.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reid Detmers - Strikes out seven in win Detmers (4-3) earned the win in Game 2 of Saturday's 7-1 victory over Seattle, allowing one run on six hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in seven innings.

Impact Detmers kept the damage to a minimum early and surrendered only one run on a Luis Torrens solo shot in the fifth. This was the lefty's third straight start permitting one earned run or fewer. The 23-year-old has pitched to a 1.16 ERA in five starts since the start of July while recording 38 strikeouts in 31 innings. Detmers possesses 3.44 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 82 strikeouts in 89 innings across 17 starts and lines up to pitch again versus Minnesota next weekend.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE