NOLAN SCHANUEL NEWS

Worked to improve bat speed Schanuel spent time this offseason on activities aimed at improving his bat speed, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Schanuel participated in drills that included swinging bats of different weights in an effort to develop more velocity in his swing. The first baseman ranked in the bottom second percentile last season for bat speed, in the fourth percentile for hard-hit rate and in the seventh percentile for average exit velocity, all of which contributed to him hitting a modest 13 home runs over 606 plate appearances. Schanuel did exhibit some impressive metrics as a batter -- he ranked in the 96th percentile for whiff rate and in the 93rd percentile for squared-up rate -- so if he's successful in unleashing more power, his fantasy stock could get a significant bump.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26 • SACBEE.COM

Playing in spring opener Schanuel (lower leg) is expected to be included in the Angels lineup for Saturday's Cactus League opener versus the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schanuel missed the final four games of the 2024 season due to a bruised right lower leg, but the injury isn't believed to be anything that delayed his offseason workout program. The 23-year-old is projected to serve as the Angels' primary first baseman in 2025, but his lack of raw power renders him a low-end fantasy option at the position.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Sunday Schanuel (leg) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact The Angels will rest their ailing regulars in favor of some less proven prospects for the season finale. Niko Kavadas draws the start at first base in Schanuel's place.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of lineup Schanuel (leg) is absent from Saturday's lineup against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Schanuel will now be out for a third straight game due to a bruised right lower leg he sustained Wednesday against the White Sox. Niko Kavadas will start at first base Saturday and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of lineup Schanuel (leg) is absent from Saturday's lineup against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Schanuel will now be out for a third straight game due to a bruised right lower leg he sustained Wednesday against the White Sox. Niko Kavadas will start at first base and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Schanuel (leg) isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schanuel will sit down for the second game in a row after exiting Wednesday's game early with a bruised right lower leg. Niko Kavadas will fill in as Los Angeles' first baseman and bat eighth Friday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with leg bruise Schanuel (leg) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Schanuel departed Wednesday's contest when a foul ball off his right lower leg resulted in a painful contusion. He's considered day-to-day. Brandon Drury will fill in at first base for the Angels in Thursday's matinee.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with bruised shin Schanuel was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox due to a lower right leg contusion.

Impact Schanuel struck out swinging after fouling a ball off his leg during his lone at-bat in the top of the first inning, and he didn't take the field once the Angels went on defense to begin the bottom half of the frame. If he's unable to play in Thursday's series finale, Brandon Drury could be in line to pick up a start at first base.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Schanuel is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest in Houston, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact It looks to be a routine day of rest for Schanuel, who had started each of the previous 12 games. Brandon Drury will occupy first base for the Angels in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag, extends hitting streak Schanuel went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Houston.

Impact Schanuel walked in his first trip to the plate and eventually stole third base after advancing to second on a Brandon Drury single. The first baseman would later add a single of his own to lead off the sixth, extending his hitting streak to 10 games in the process. Schanuel is batting .388 (14-for-36) over that 10-game stretch with one homer, seven RBI and three runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ninth steal Schanuel went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Schanuel has made speed a part of his game late in the year, logging four steals during his active seven-game hitting streak. He stole a total of three bases over 51 contests after joining the professional ranks in the second half of 2023, but he's up to nine thefts over 139 games this year. The first baseman has added a .252/.344/.365 slash line, 51 RBI, 13 home runs and 59 runs scored in a near-everyday role.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score in win Schanuel went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Schanuel had gone 15 games without a multi-hit effort, batting just .157 (8-for-51) with one extra-base hit in that span. The first baseman had also gone over a month since his last homer (Aug. 8). He's now at a .247/.342/.364 slash line with 13 homers, 49 RBI, 59 runs scored and six steals through 135 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Schanuel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Schanuel started the previous 11 games after missing a couple contests due to a back issue, and he'll receive Sunday off after going 5-for-40 since rejoining the lineup. Charles Leblanc will take over at first base and bat third in the series finale at Texas.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Schanuel (back) is starting at first base and batting third Tuesday against the Tigers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact The 22-year-old sat out the past two games due to a back issue, but he'll rejoin the starting nine following Monday's team off day. Schanuel has a .250/.360/.342 slash line with one homer and a 12:15 BB:K through 20 games in August.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Tuesday Schanuel (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact It's Schanuel's second straight game on the bench due to a back issue, though he's expected to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Detroit following Monday's team off day. Niko Kavadas will receive another look at first base while Taylor Ward serves as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back issues Manager Ron Washington said Saturday that Schanuel is dealing with a back injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Washington added that Schanuel will sit out Saturday and Sunday in order to recover, and the 22-year-old will return to the lineup Tuesday, assuming his back is feeling better by then. Niko Kavadas will take over as the Angels' first baseman while Schanuel is out.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Saturday off Schanuel isn't in the Angels' lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Schanuel has gone 11-for-29 over the course of his eight-game hitting streak, and he'll now take a seat Saturday while Niko Kavadas starts at first base.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Records three hits Saturday Schanuel went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs in a loss to Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Schanuel scored two of the Angels' three runs in the blowout loss. The first baseman notched his second double is as many games after registering just one extra-base hit over his previous 13 contests. After gaining some fantasy traction by hitting .316 in July, Schanuel's batting average stands at .218 through 14 games in August.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Schanuel isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday versus the Nationals, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Schanuel will get a chance to regroup after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Friday's contest. Brandon Drury will move to first base while Schanuel sits, allowing Michael Stefanic to start at the keystone.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits Thursday Schanuel went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 9-4 win against the Yankees on Thursday.

Impact Schanuel popped a solo homer in the first inning and added an RBI single in the third. He recorded his seventh multi-hit effort over 19 contests since the All-Star break. During that stretch, Schanuel is batting .328 (21-for-64) with four homers, nine RBI, 15 runs and a 13:14 BB:K.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solo homer in loss Schanuel went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and two walks in Saturday's loss to the Athletics.

Impact Schanuel drew a leadoff walk in his first trip to the plate but was left stranded. He then came back with a solo homer in the bottom of the third, which would end up being the only run produced by the Angels' offense in the loss. The first baseman has now homered in back-to-back games and has hit safely in four of his last five. Over that latter stretch he's batting .333 (5-for-15) with three RBI and five runs scored. Schanuel has also drawn at least one walk in five consecutive games.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts 10th homer Schanuel went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Schanuel is 8-for-23 (.348) with two homers over eight games since the All-Star break. The Angels have started to hit him lower in the lineup -- he's batted fifth or lower in three of the last four games after routinely having the first baseman in the top third of the order earlier in the season. He's at a middling .246/.333/.367 slash line with 10 homers, 36 RBI, 37 runs scored, 11 doubles and four stolen bases over 96 contests.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Monday Schanuel (calf) is starting at first base and batting second in Monday's series opener against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Schanuel originally began Sunday's game in the dugout after exiting in the bottom of the third inning of Saturday's game against the Athletics due to left calf tightness. However, the lefty-hitting first baseman pinch hit Sunday, going 2-for-2 with an RBI single in the 8-5 win over Oakland. Schanuel's left calf appears to feel better, and he'll face off against Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE