Impact Fletcher was out of Thursday's lineup but then got hit on the foot by a pitch in a pinch-hit situation. Phil Gosselin got the start in his absence Friday.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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David Fletcher - Expected back Saturday Fletcher, who is not in Friday's lineup, is dealing with a sore foot but is expected to be OK for Saturday's game, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Shohei Ohtani: 'Remaining Motivated' Is Hard Amid Angels Struggles As the Angels spiral out of playoff contention, one of their stars is finding it hard to press forward.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
David Fletcher - Sitting again Friday Fletcher is not in Friday's lineup against the Mariners.
Impact Fletcher wasn't in Thursday's lineup either but he appeared off the bench. Luis Rengifo will start at the keystone while Phil Gosselin starts at the hot corner.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mickey Moniak - Out against lefty Moniak is not in Friday's lineup against the Mariners.
Impact While it sounds like the Angels told Moniak he'd be able to play the rest of this season without looking over his shoulder, that may have been regarding when a righty is on the mound for the opposition. Righty-hitting Magneuris Sierra is starting in center field with lefty Robbie Ray on the hill for Seattle.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shohei Ohtani - Homers twice Thursday Ohtani (forearm) went 3-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Athletics.
Impact After exiting late in Wednesday's 3-1 loss with a forearm cramp, Ohtani showed enough improvement overnight to fill his usual spot in the lineup for Thursday's series finale as the Angels' designated hitter. The two-way standout was responsible for two of the Angels' seven solo long balls on the day, as Los Angeles became the sixth team in MLB history to hit that many home runs and still lose. Ohtani, who is now up to 24 home runs on the season, looks like he'll be able to serve as the Angels' everyday designated hitter until his next turn on the mound comes up Tuesday in Oakland.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Touki Toussaint - Works in long relief Thursday Toussaint pitched in long relief during Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Athletics, covering 4.1 innings and striking out six while allowing two earned runs on two hits and five walks.
Impact According to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, the Angels listed Toussaint as their starting pitcher for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader in Seattle, but that's likely off the table after he made a 85-pitch relief appearance two days before the scheduled start. The impromptu outing came about after starter Janson Junk lasted just 2.1 innings Thursday before departing, prompting the Angels to summon Toussaint out of the bullpen to provide length.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels' Shohei Ohtani destined for free agency with insane price tag | Will Yankees or Mets bite? Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani will be eligible for free agency after 2023. Will he end up in New York?
AUGUST 5, 2022 • NJ.COM
Yankees 'will be factors' if Angels decide to trade Shohei Ohtani in offseason, MLB insider says There were rumors that Shohei Ohtani would be shopped ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, but he remains with the Los Angeles Angels.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • NJ.COM
The Home Runs Kept Coming, but It Wasn't Enough Los Angeles went deep seven times on Thursday — with Shohei Ohtani hitting two — but managed to lose anyway. For better or worse, that is th...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
All the losing makes it hard to play with 'high morale,' Shohei Ohtani says Two-way star Shohei Ohtani says it's hard to deal with the Angels' slim playoff chances, but he's still focusing on one game at a time.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Stark: What we learned from the 2022 MLB trade deadline Insiders weigh in on whether the Angels will ever trade Shohei Ohtani, how the Braves became a behemoth and the Padres' knack for big moves.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Angels visit the Mariners to start 4-game series
The Seattle Mariners start a four-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on FridayAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Janson Junk - Roughed up by Athletics Junk (1-1) allowed six earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two across 2.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Athletics.
Impact Junk got through two innings without any trouble, but he allowed six of the first seven batters he faced to reach base to begin the third frame to sour his outing quickly. He could remain in the rotation moving forward if the team opts for a six-man rotation, even after the Angles recently promoted Touki Toussaint and acquired Tucker Davidson at the trade deadline. Junk has pitched primarily at Triple-A Salt Late this season and has maintained an impressive 3.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 40:11 K:BB across 48.2 innings at the level.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo homers but lose to Athletics The Angels are the first team in the majors to hit seven solo homers and score no other runs in a game. They’re the sixth to hit seven homer...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Syndergaard, Phillies beat Nationals in rain-shortened game
Noah Syndergaard won his Phillies debut despite giving up four runs, Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run and Philadelphia won a rain-shortened, five-inning game 5-4 over the Washing...AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels Set Dubious Home Run Record in 8–7 Loss It was another case of Shohei Ohtani doing the incredible in a losing effort for the Angels on Thursday.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Angels blast 7 homers — all solos — and still lose to A's, 8-7 ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels found a creative new way to lose.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics
The Los Angeles Angels tied a major league record with seven solo home runs, including two by Shohei Ohtani, but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Exec Has Bold Prediction About Shohei Ohtani's Future With Angels One MLB executive made a bold claim about Shohei Ohtani's future after the Angels put him on the trade market.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • NESN.COM
Angels star Mike Trout remains day to day with back injury Mike Trout has continued to make progress in his recovery and return from a back injury.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Angels star Mike Trout remains day to day with back injury Mike Trout has continued to make progress in his recovery and return from a back injury.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Touki Toussaint - Slated to start Saturday Toussaint is expected to start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Toussaint made his debut for the Angels last weekend and allowed two runs across four innings of long relief, and he'll make a spot start in Saturday's twin bill. Another decent showing could keep the 26-year-old in the mix for future starts after the departure of Noah Syndergaard at the trade deadline.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chase Silseth - Won't start Saturday Silseth won't start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Silseth was expected to be called up to start Saturday's matinee, but Touki Toussaint will ultimately draw the start. Silseth carries a 2.01 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 40.1 innings over eight minor-league starts this year and will be a strong candidate to be called up if the Angels need a spot starter down the stretch.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Rodríguez - Out for season Rodriguez (shoulder) was ruled out for the rest of the 2022 season Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact The right-hander is progressing through a throwing program at the Angels' spring training facility in Arizona, but he won't see game action this season. Rodriguez has been sidelined all season after undergoing capsule repair surgery in November, and he'll have six more months for his rehab and recovery before the start of spring training in 2023.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
