MAX STASSI NEWS

Nearing return Stassi (concussion) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week and could rejoin the active roster next week, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has been sidelined by a concussion since early April, but he recently resumed baseball activities and could soon rejoin the Halos. Drew Butera and Kurt Suzuki should continue to split time behind the plate until Stassi is fully cleared.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers visit the Angels following Foltynewicz's strong outing

Texas looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Mike Foltynewicz

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes baseball activities Stassi (concussion) has begun participating in baseball activities, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Manager Joe Maddon indicated that Stassi is "feeling a lot better, very optimistic and upbeat" after missing more than two weeks due to a concussion. The backstop will likely require a brief minor-league rehab stint before rejoining the big club, DiGiovanna notes.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics visit Los Angeles, look to build on Bassitt's solid outing

Oakland looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Chris Bassitt

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bassitt shines, A's hit 3 homers in 6-2 win over Angels

Chris Bassitt pitched five-hit ball into the eighth inning, and Seth Brown hit a two-run homer in the Oakland Athletics’ 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bassitt, Athletics to take on Sandoval, Angels

The Angels will send Patrick Sandoval to the mound Saturday and the Athletics will give Chris Bassitt the start

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quintana scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Oakland

The Athletics will start James Kaprielian on Friday and the Angels are expected to counter with Jose Quintana

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canning scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Minnesota

The Angels are expected to send Griffin Canning to the mound Thursday and the Twins plan to give Jose Berrios the start

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Civale scheduled to start for Indians at Angels

The Angels are expected to send Shohei Ohtani to the mound Wednesday and the Indians will give Aaron Civale the start

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not ready to return Stassi (concussion) reported feeling much better Sunday but remains without an exact target date for a return, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stassi appears to be inching closer to a return, but manager Joe Maddon noted the unpredictable nature of concussions when explaining why his activation date remains unclear. The 30-year-old backstop has not played since May 4.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels star Mike Trout out 6 to 8 weeks due to calf strain

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is expected be sidelined for six to eight weeks because of a strained right calf, a setback that could keep him out through the All-St...

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians take 4-game slide into matchup with Angels

Cleveland is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians look to break 3-game losing streak against Angels

Cleveland will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Indians take on Los Angeles

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Angels look to break 4-game losing streak against Red Sox

Los Angeles will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Angels take on Boston

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making progress but remains out Stassi (concussion) has been throwing but has yet to be activated off the seven-day IL, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact A timeframe has yet to be given for Stassi's return, but he appears to be making progress from the concussion he suffered earlier in May. The backstop will likely resume his role as the team's primary catcher when he's ready to return.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels take 3-game skid into matchup with Red Sox

Los Angeles will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Angels take on Boston

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalbec hits 2-run shot as Red Sox rally past Angels 4-3

Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec each hit a two-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pivetta expected to start as Boston hosts Los Angeles

The Red Sox will roll out Nick Pivetta to the mound Friday and the Angels plan to give Griffin Canning the start

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston hosts Los Angeles after McCullers Jr.'s strong performance

Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Lance McCullers

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Showing improvement Stassi (concussion) is feeling better but does not yet have a clear timeframe for a return, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stassi went on the seven-day injured list May 6 after running into a stanchion during a game and subsequently exhibiting concussion symptoms. He spoke to manager Joe Maddon before Monday's contest but remains without a definite return date.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels to face Astros on the road

Neither team has named a starter for Monday's game

MAY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quintana expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Los Angeles

The Angels will send Jose Quintana to the mound Sunday and the Dodgers will give Trevor Bauer the start

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers look to stop 4-game skid against Angels

Los Angeles heads into the matchup against Los Angeles in a rut, losers of four straight

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels snap 5-game skid, blast Dodgers 9-2 in Freeway Series

David Fletcher drove in three runs on three hits, Shohei Ohtani had two RBI doubles and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their five-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the slu...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels boost catching depth, acquire Drew Butera from Texas

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired catcher Drew Butera from Texas in exchange for cash considerations

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS