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Ryan Tepera - Tagged with loss Sunday Tepera (1-2) took the loss against Houston on Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Tepera was asked to handle the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied 2-2. The right-hander got two outs on his first three pitches before giving up a single to Jose Altuve. Tepera then served up a game-winning two-run home run to Jeremy Pena. This was Tepera's first appearance since serving a two-game suspension for his role in a brawl with the Mariners on June 26. It was also the first time he has given up multiple runs in an appearance since May 17.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Strider, Shohei Ohtani top this week's Five Filthiest Pitches

"Pitching Ninja" Rob Friedman breaks down the filthiest pitches of the week, including triple-digit heat, wicked curveballs and an airbender...

JULY 4, 2022

Blum: The Angels have a toxic positivity problem There’s believing and hoping for the best. And then there’s denying that the worst is happening for everyone to see.

JULY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jack Mayfield - Designated for assignment Mayfield was designated for assignment by the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Mayfield was sent down by the Angels on June 19, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after the team traded for Touki Toussaint on Sunday. Over 24 Triple-A appearances this year, Mayfield has slashed .200/.255/.340 with two homers, 14 RBI, 11 runs and two stolen bases.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Touki Toussaint - Traded to Angels Toussaint was traded from Atlanta to the Angels in exchange for cash considerations Sunday.

Impact Toussaint was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Saturday, but he'll quickly find a spot on the Angels' 40-man roster. The right-hander was once a prized prospect but will need to prove himself at Triple-A Salt Lake after he posted a 6.26 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 41.2 innings over 13 appearances (eight starts) in the minors to begin the year.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels DFA Tyler Wade; Should the Yankees Bring Him Back? After Los Angeles designated Tyler Wade for assignment, will New York try to get him back?

JULY 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mike Trout’s slump worsens, Astros K 20 to sweep Angels

Los Angeles Angels hitters fanned an MLB record-tying 20 times as the Houston Astros won 4-2 for a sweep.

JULY 4, 2022

Angels Tie MLB Record for Strikeouts in a Game The Halos simply could not put the ball in play on Sunday.

JULY 3, 2022 • SI.COM

Andrew Wantz - Serves up two homers in return Wantz was reinstated from his three-game suspension Saturday and made a relief appearance in the Angels' 9-1 loss to the Astros, giving up two runs on two hits over an inning while...

Impact Wantz was handed the three-game suspension for throwing pitches at Julio Rodriguez and Jesse Winker in a June 26 spot start, with his actions inciting a benches-clearing brawl. The 26-year-old returned to his familiar bullpen role Saturday, but he provided little relief behind starter Patrick Sandoval, as Wantz served up solo home runs to Martin Maldonado and Jose Altuve.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerardo Reyes - Carving out relief role at Triple-A Reyes (elbow) has posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.51 WHIP while striking out 33 and gathering four saves across 25.1 innings in 25 relief appearances for Triple-A Salt Lake this season.

Impact Though Reyes underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-March 2021, he made a remarkably quick recovery from the procedure, as he was included on Salt Lake's Opening Day roster. Considering the offense-friendly environment he's been pitching in in the Pacific Coast League, Reyes has acquitted himself well, but a promotion to the Angels doesn't appear to be imminent for the 29-year-old.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

José Suarez - Decent versus Houston Suarez didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Houston, allowing two runs on four hits and four strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Impact Suarez began Sunday's start with three perfect innings before allowing one run on three hits in the fourth and another two-out hit in the fifth that prompted his removal. The performance was a minor step back from his two prior excellent appearances, though he's still kept opposing offenses to no more than three runs in each of his four games since being recalled from the minors June 7. He's currently scheduled to pitch again next weekend against Baltimore.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels equal strikeout record in loss to Astros HOUSTON — The Angels have been striking out all season, but they took it to a new level this weekend.

JULY 3, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels

Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels tie MLB record for Ks in 9-inning game The Los Angeles Angels tied the MLB record by striking out 20 times in a nine-inning game, losing to the Houston Astros 4-2 on Sunday. With...

JULY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers activate Mookie Betts off injured list

Mookie Betts is back in his familiar leadoff and right field spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being activated off the injured list before Sunday’s game against the San Diego...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrew Velazquez - On bench, could lose starting job Velazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Velazquez will take a seat after he went 2-for-16 with eight strikeouts while starting in each of the Angels' last five games. The Angels promoted prospect Michael Stefanic from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, and interim manager Phil Nevin suggested that the rookie would get a look in an everyday role in the middle infield, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. If that's the case, Stefanic and Luis Rengifo -- who will start at second base and shortstop, respectively in Sunday's game -- could end up forming the Angels' middle infield in most games moving forward, which would limit Velazquez to a utility role.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Marsh - Sits against lefty Marsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact With southpaw Framber Valdez taking the hill for Houston in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Marsh will bow out of the lineup. Platoon mate Monte Harrison replaces Marsh in the Anaheim outfield.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Walsh - Out against lefty Walsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Walsh will take a seat in the series finale with a southpaw (Framber Valdez) taking the hill for Houston. David MacKinnon replaces Walsh at first base.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Stefanic - Called up, starting Sunday Stefanic was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake and will start at second base Sunday against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The back half of the Angels' order has been disastrous, and Stefanic will be the latest to get an audition. Sunday's start will mark his major-league debut. Tyler Wade was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the roster for Stefanic, who is hitting .320 in the Pacific Coast League in 2022, albeit with only 10 extra-base hits (one home run) in 210 plate appearances. According to Sam Blum of The Athletic, interim manager Phil Nevin said the Angels plan to give Stefanic a look in an everyday role, so he could be worth a pickup in AL-only or deeper mixed leagues, particularly for fantasy managers looking for aid in the batting-average category.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wade - Designated for assignment Wade was designated for assignment by the Angels on Sunday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The Angels turned Wade's roster spot over to Michael Stefanic, who is reportedly starting at second base Sunday. Wade has struggled to a .218/.272/.272 line in the big leagues this season, and his efficiency on the basepaths has taken a hit (8-for-13). The 27-year-old will now be subjected to waivers.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raisel Iglesias - Serving suspension Sunday Iglesias' suspension was reduced to one game and he will serve it during Sunday's matchup with the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Upon appeal, Major League Baseball shaved Iglesias' suspension in half. Iglesias was disciplined for his role in last weekend's brawl between the Angels and Mariners. The Angels do not have a ton of interesting alternatives should a save situation come up Sunday; Jose Quijada and Aaron Loup may be in the mix.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels midseason report: A look at the good and the bad The five best and five worst things that happened to the Angels during the first half of the season.

JULY 3, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Astros host the Angels on home winning streak

The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels looking to continue a six-game home winning streak

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS