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Griffin Canning - Won't pitch this season Canning (back) was shut down for the rest of the season Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Canning missed the final seven weeks of 2021 with a stress fracture in his lower back, and he's been unable to take the mound this season while experiencing multiple setbacks in his recovery. The 26-year-old will have six-plus months to get healthy for the start of spring training next year.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout - Begins rotational excercises Trout (rib cage) started rotational work Wednesday with the goal of building him back up to the point that he's able to swing a bat, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad, Trout didn't experience any issues during the workout, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Still, it's unclear when the superstar outfielder may be able to resume swinging. Trout hasn't played in a game since July 16 but has said that he expects to play again this season, though the organization has no reason to rush him along given that the Angels are currently 11 games out of a wild-card spot.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies release SS Gregorius, activate SS Segura from IL

The Philadelphia Phillies have released veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius as part of a flurry of moves before the opener of a four-game series against Washington

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mickey Moniak - Could get regular run in center Moniak will start in center field and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Moniak will make his second straight start in center field and looks as though he'll get a trial as the Angels' everyday option at the position after he was acquired Tuesday in the deal that sent Brandon Marsh to Philadelphia. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 first-year player draft went hitless in two at-bats in his Angels debut Wednesday.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Velazquez - Playing time picks up Velazquez will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Velazquez will crack the lineup for the fourth time in five games, and he could handle a near-everyday role in the short term if the Angels elect to give Luis Rengifo more exposure to third base rather than leaning on struggling veteran Phil Gosselin at the position. Though the Angels appear to value Velazquez's defense in the middle infield, he's produced an anemic .487 OPS in 262 plate appearances. Velazquez's 12-for-12 success rate on stolen-base attempts has been the only thing propping up his fantasy value.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magneuris Sierra - Back in bench role Sierra is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sierra had started the past three games, but he looks set to fade into a reserve role with the Angels set to give the newly acquired Mickey Moniak a look in the everyday role in center field, which was vacated when Brandon Marsh was moved to Philadelphia in the same trade. Since getting called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on July 24, Sierra has gone 4-for-21 with two stolen bases and two runs.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Fletcher - Not in Thursday's lineup Fletcher is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fletcher is 5-for-17 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and three runs in five games since returning from the injured list, and he'll take a seat Sunday for the third time in the Angels' past five contests. Luis Rengifo and Andrew Velazquez will start at second base and shortstop Thursday.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phil Gosselin - Loses hold of everyday role Gosselin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Angels appear to be moving away from Gosselin as their everyday third baseman, as the 33-year-old finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Paul Blackburn) for the second day in a row. Luis Rengifo filled in at third base in Wednesday's 3-1 loss, but it'll be Jose Rojas that mans the hot corner Thursday. Since being claimed off waivers from Atlanta on July 18, Gosselin has gone 4-for-29 with one walk and 10 strikeouts.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Stassi - Gets Thursday off Stassi is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll take a seat as the Angels wrap up their series with Oakland with a matinee game, paving the way for Kurt Suzuki to get a turn behind the dish. Stassi went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's 3-1 loss.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani - Good to go Thursday Ohtani (forearm) will serve as the Angels' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Angels are facing a quick turnaround from Wednesday's 3-1 loss with Thursday's contest beginning at 4:07 p.m. ET, but Ohtani's inclusion in the lineup for the series finale implies that the forearm cramping he experiencing a night ago isn't a concern. He was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Wednesday's contest, but the move looks to have been mostly out of an abundance of caution. Ohtani will take a .253/.349/.491 slash line to go with 22 home runs and 11 stolen bases into Thursday's contest.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Janson Junk - Draws another start Junk is slated to start Thursday's game against the Athletics in Anaheim.

Impact With Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) on the injured list and Noah Syndergaard having recently been dealt to the Phillies, Junk looks as though he could have a decent amount of leash in the Angels' six-man rotation if he continues to perform well. The right-hander impressed in his first start of the season with the Halos last week in Kansas City, spinning five shutout innings and striking out eight while allowing four hits and one walk.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani - Should play Thursday Ohtani (forearm) said after Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Athletics that he expectsto serve as the Angels' designated hitter in Thursday's series opener in Seattle, Rhett Bollinger o...

Impact Ohtani made his 18th start of the season on the mound Wednesday and dropped to 9-7 after he was charged with three runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven in 5.2 innings. Though he didn't appear to suffer an injury during his time on the mound, the two-way player was lifted for a pinch hitter when his turn in the lineup came up in the bottom of the seventh. The Angels characterized his injury as a "mild cramp in his forearm," per Nevin, but the issue isn't considered serious, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. Fantasy managers in leagues with daily lineup moves will likely still want to verify that Ohtani is in fact good to go when the Angels unveil their starting nine for Thursday's contest.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels play the Athletics in series rubber match

Both the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani battles, but can't reach Nolan Ryan's record ANAHEIM -- It was another solid performance from two-way star Shohei Ohtani on the mound against the A's on Wednesday, but he simply wasn'...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Shohei Ohtani runs out of steam in Angels' loss to Athletics Angels' Shohei Ohtani gave up two earned runs and seven hits, and was 0 for 3 at the plate in the team's 3-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics o...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Shohei Ohtani - Managing forearm cramps Ohtani (9-7) took the loss Wednesday against the A's after giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits with seven strikeouts and one walk over 5.2 innings, and he was replaced...

Impact The 28-year-old had already been replaced on the mound when he exited, and it's unclear if the injury surfaced while pitching or hitting. Ohtani went 0-for-3 with a strikeout at the plate, and he's expected to be back in the lineup at designated hitter for Thursday's series finale versus Oakland, so it doesn't appear to be a serious injury.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy's 3 RBIs off Shohei Ohtani lead A's past Angels, 3-1

Sean Murphy homered and drove in three runs off Shohei Ohtani, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chase Silseth - Set to start Saturday Silseth will be promoted to start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Silseth was sent to the minors over the weekend but will be able to quickly rejoin the big-league club due to the twin bill. The 22-year-old has started seven games for the Halos in his first taste of the majors this year and has a 6.59 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 28.2 innings.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhonathan Diaz - On injured list Diaz (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz hasn't pitched for Salt Lake since July 16, and he's now in the IL with the unspecified injury. The 22-year-old seemed likely to be in the mix for a call-up after the Angels traded Noah Syndergaard to the Phillies, but Chase Silseth will instead be promoted to start in Saturday's doubleheader.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vin Scully's work motivated many in the Angels organization Angels broadcasters Patrick O'Neal and Matt Vasgersian, and outfielder Mike Trout react to the death of former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scull...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics Box Score - August 04, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Los Angeles Angels take on the Oakland Athletics at 1:38am UTC on August 04, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, an...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dillon Thomas - Returns to Triple-A Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Thomas was promoted by the Halos in late July and went 1-for-9 with a walk and five strikeouts in seven games. Mickey Moniak, who was acquired from the Phillies on Tuesday, was added to the active roster in a corresponding move and will round out the outfield group.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker Davidson - Added to big-league roster Davidson was added to the Angels' major-league roster on Wednesday and said he'll enter the starting rotation during this weekend's four-game series against the Mariners, Sam Blum...

Impact Davidson was acquired from Atlanta on Tuesday and will quickly enter the rotation for his new team. The 26-year-old last pitched Sunday at Triple-A, so he could pitch on full rest during Saturday's doubleheader or Sunday's series finale in Seattle. The left-hander has given up 11 runs across 15.1 big-league innings this year and has a 4.59 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 96:24 K:BB over 15 starts in the minors.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Trade Deadline: Ranking all 50 moves since All-Star break

After a frenzied MLB Trade Deadline, Jordan Shusterman ranks all 50 trades that were completed since the All-Star Break.

AUGUST 3, 2022

Phil Gosselin - Not in Wednesday's lineup Gosselin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the A's, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gosselin started the past four games and will take a seat after going 1-for-10 with an RBI, a hit-by-pitch and four strikeouts. Luis Rengifo will shift to third base while Andrew Velazquez starts at shortstop.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE