LUIS RENGIFO NEWS

Ohtani hits 22nd homer of season, Angels beat Tigers 8-3

Shohei Ohtani homered for the fourth time in five games and matched his high for homers in a season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws start in outfield Rengifo is starting in right field and batting seventh Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Rengifo was recalled to the big leagues Thursday and started at second base during the first two games of the series against Detroit. He'll remain in the lineup Saturday, showcasing his defensive versatility in a move to right field.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Rengifo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-3 victory over Detroit.

Impact Rengifo hit the first of three Angels homers in the fifth inning, slugging a 414-foot solo shot to right field. The long ball was his first of the season and ninth of his big-league career. Rengifo has gone 3-for-8 with a pair of RBI in two games since returning to the big club Thursday.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani goes into HR Derby mode as Angels rout Tigers

Shohei Ohtani celebrated his appointment to next month’s All-Star Home Run Derby in fitting style, connecting twice during the Los Angeles Angels’ 11-3 win over the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws start Rengifo will start at second base and hit eighth Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Rengifo was recalled to the majors on Thursday and will immediately enter the starting lineup in the absence of Anthony Rendon (triceps). David Fletcher will shift to shortstop and Jose Iglesias will be on the bench.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Angels Rengifo was recalled by the Angels on Thursday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Rengifo was recalled to serve as depth along the infield as the team remains without Anthony Rendon (triceps). He's hit well with Triple-A Salt Lake this season, maintaining a .331/.402/.569 line across 132 plate appearances -- good for a 138 wRC+.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani wins for Angels in 2-way start like none since Ruth

Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani had a start like none since Babe Ruth 100 years earlier

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to alternate camp Rengifo was optioned to the Angels' alternate training site Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rengifo was an option at third base while Anthony Rendon (groin) was on the 10-day injured list, but he had been out of the lineup in four of the last six games. He'll now return to the alternate training site after Rendon was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Rengifo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact He'll sit for the third time in five games while Jose Rojas takes over at third base. Rengifo and Rojas are both expected to see their opportunities take a hit within the next few days, as the Angels will likely activate Anthony Rendon (groin) from the 10-day injured list at some point during the team's upcoming series with the Rangers.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Rengifo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

Impact After starting at third base in three of the past four games, Rengifo will cede his spot in the lineup to Jose Rojas. Both Rengifo and Rojas are soon expected to see their window for playing time at the hot corner come to a close, as Anthony Rendon (groin) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as this weekend.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Rendon Rengifo will start at third base and bat ninth Wednesday against the Rangers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Rengifo has seemingly emerged as the primary replacement at third base for Anthony Rendon (groin), who was placed on the 10-day injured list last week. He'll be making his third start in four games at the hot corner, but his placement at the bottom of the order won't lend itself to many run-scoring or run-producing opportunities.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up and starting Rengifo has been recalled by the Angels and will start Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Rengifo was unable to break camp with the Angels this year, but he'll join the major-league roster after Jack Mayfield was sent down Wednesday. Rengifo will start at third base and bat ninth in Friday's matchup.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on Opening Day roster Rengifo was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact The 24-year-old appeared to be a safe bet to make the Opening Day roster with Franklin Barreto (elbow) recently sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, but Rengifo will end up opening the season in the minors. He was competing for a super-utility role in spring training and had a .250/.389/.393 slash line in 28 at-bats, but it wasn't enough to earn a roster spot. Rengifo missed the cut for Opening Day, but he should join the Angels at some point this season.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Door open for Rojas after Rengifo optioned TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels made a slew of roster moves after Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Royals, including a bit of a surprise, as infielde...

MARCH 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Likely to make Opening Day roster Rengifo is expected to break camp with the Angels now that Franklin Barreto has been shut down 4-6 weeks due to elbow inflammation, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register repo...

Impact Rengifo and Barreto had been battling this spring for one of the team's final roster spots, so the latter's injury likely means that Rengifo will make the cut as a reserve middle infielder. The 24-year-old has been doing his part to earn the role in Cactus League play, slashing .292/.419/.458 with a home run, seven RBI and two stolen bases.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barreto injury may open door for Rengifo TEMPE, Ariz. -- Franklin Barreto appeared to be the slight favorite over Luis Rengifo to make the Opening Day roster as the Angels’ utilitym...

MARCH 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Vying for super-utility role Rengifo and Franklin Barreto are competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster in a utility role, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Both players are enjoying a productive spring, with Rengifo posting a .350/.462/.550 slash line, seven RBI and a pair of steals. Meanwhile, Barreto has slashed .368/.429/.684 while collecting four extra-base hits and one stolen base. Barreto may have the leg up because he is out of minor-league options, though Rengifo has demonstrated the ability to play all over the field.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels roster projection 3.0: Battles for the last infield and outfield spots The final infield spot will come down to Franklin Barreto or Luis Rengifo, while several candidates are competing for fourth outfielder.

MARCH 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starts in left field Rengifo led off and played left field in Wednesday's Cactus League win over Cleveland, going 1-for-2 with a run and a walk.

Impact Rengifo has now played four different positions during spring training, adding left field to a list that also includes second base, shortstop and third base. The 24-year-old has never seen time at left field in a regular-season major-league game, though he has played the position sporadically as a minor leaguer. While he figures to spend the bulk of his time on the infield this season, Rengifo's expanding versatility further adds to his value on the big-league roster.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for winter ball Dominican Winter League club Leones del Escogido announced Monday that Rengifo (hamstring) will be included on the team's roster.

Impact Rengifo finished the 2020 campaign on the 10-day injured list after suffering a right hamstring strain in late September, but the fact that he's on a winter ball roster implies that he's back to full strength. Unless the Angels bring in a replacement for free agent Andrelton Simmons this offseason, Rengifo and David Fletcher tentatively slot in as Los Angeles' projected regulars in the middle infield in 2021.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Rengifo (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The hamstring injury that knocked Rengifo out of Friday's game against the Dodgers will wind up ending his season prematurely. He'll finish his second big-league season with a .156/.269/.200 slash line in 106 plate appearances. Jahmai Jones was recalled to take his place on the roster and will start at second base Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers 5 HRs, bounce Angels 9-5; Astros get last AL spot

Justin Turner homered twice and AJ Pollock, Will Smith and Edwin Ríos also went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Angels 9-5

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers hamstring injury Rengifo suffered a right hamstring strain during Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Rengifo was removed from Friday's contest in the seventh inning after hitting a single. With just two games remaining in the regular season, it's unclear whether Rengifo will return in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Rengifo left Friday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rengifo logged a single in the top of the seventh inning Friday, but he exited the game with a trainer after reaching base. The nature and severity of the issue aren't yet clear. Elliot Soto replaced Rengifo on Friday and could fill in over the final two games of the regular season if Rengifo is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time picking up Rengifo will start at second base and will bat ninth Wednesday against the Padres.

Impact Rengifo will be rewarded with a second straight start after going 2-for-3 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 4-2 win. With Andrelton Simmons informing the Angels on Tuesday that he was opting out of the season, Rengifo should get the opportunity to play regularly in the middle infield over Los Angeles' final four games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE