PATRICK SANDOVAL NEWS

Promoted to big leagues Sandoval was recalled Monday.

Impact Sandoval will take the roster spot of Mike Mayers, who was placed on the injured list Monday for an unspecified reason. Sandoval has yet to see any big-league action this season after failing to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to crack Opening Day roster Sandoval was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact The 24-year-old was competing for a bullpen spot but was unable to show enough during spring training to earn the role. Sandoval had a 5.65 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 33:12 K:BB over 36.2 innings last season for the Angels.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In running for bullpen role Sandoval is among a group of pitchers vying for a spot on the Opening Day roster in a relief role, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Angels are dealing with a number of injury concerns in the bullpen, potentially opening the door for Sandoval -- or another pitcher currently on the roster bubble -- to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster. Sandoval has been used as a starter in 15 of his 19 big-league appearances, but with the team's starting rotation essentially set, his best path to major-league innings early in the campaign is likely out of the bullpen. Sandoval has struggled with his control this spring, yielding eight walks in 10 innings, but he has also struck out 13 and given up only five hits.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Role unclear Sandoval is being stretched out as a starter during spring training, but he is also being considered for a big-league bullpen role, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sandoval has looked superb in Cactus League play thus far, throwing six scoreless innings and racking up nine strikeouts. However, there may not be room in the rotation for the left-hander, even with manager Joe Maddon committed to a six-man starting staff. Should Sandoval break camp with the club, he could function as a multiple-inning relief option with the ability to step into the rotation if the need arises. He could also start off the campaign logging innings in the minors, though Sandoval seems to be reducing the likelihood of that scenario with his strong start this spring.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LA Angels: What role will Patrick Sandoval have this season? Whether he is used as a reliever or a starter, Patrick Sandoval will play a crucial role for the Angels this season. In his most recent outi...

MARCH 11, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds

Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series title

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels pitchers Alex Cobb and Patrick Sandoval continue to impress Angels newcomer Alex Cobb and holdover Patrick Sandoval each pitched three strong innings in a 4-2 spring victory over the Cleveland Indians...

MARCH 10, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Pujols says he'll decide future after season with Angels

Albert Pujols hasn't decided whether his 21st major league season will be his last

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers left calf strain Sandoval suffered a left calf strain during Sunday's start against the Dodgers.

Impact Sandoval only lasted 2.2 innings during his final start of the regular season before being removed with his injury. Barring any setbacks, the injury is unlikely to impact the southpaw's availability for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Sandoval exited Sunday's start against the Dodgers with an apparent right leg injury, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The left-hander appeared to hurt his right leg during the third inning and was removed while in line for the loss after allowing three runs (two earned) on one hit with three strikeouts and three walks over 2.2 innings. Barring a serious injury, Sandoval should have plenty of time to recover before spring training.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday's probable starter Sandoval is listed as the Angels' probable starter Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact The left-hander has been working in long relief since returning from the alternate training site in mid-September, but it appears he'll take the mound for the final game of the season. Sandoval has a 3.18 ERA since rejoining the team and topped out at 62 pitches during that stretch, and he's likely to have a similar workload Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Betts exits after HBP, Dodgers edge Angels following outage

Mookie Betts exited early after getting hit by a pitch, giving the Dodgers a brief scare with the playoffs approaching, and Los Angeles beat the Angels 7-6 following a power outage...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whiffs seven in relief Sandoval tossed 4.1 innings against Texas on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Impact Starter Julio Teheran was lifted before recording an out in the second inning, leaving the Angels bullpen to navigate through the remainder of the contest. Sandoval assumed the largest load, throwing 62 pitches and striking out a season-high seven batters. He did yield a long ball -- as he has in each of his seven appearances this season -- but the solo shot accounted for the only run the Rangers could muster against him. Sandoval is settling into a long-relief role for the Halos after struggling as a starter earlier in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cody earns 1st win, Texas hits 5 HRs, beats Angels 7-2

Kyle Cody earned his first major league win as the Texas Rangers hit a season-high five home runs to power past the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard in return Sandoval allowed three runs on four hits in relief against Arizona on Wednesday. He struck out three and did not walk a batter.

Impact Sandoval's first appearance since Aug. 24 began well as the southpaw retired his first eight batters and kept the Diamondbacks off the scoreboard for three innings. However, Arizona got to Sandoval for a pair of homers in the seventh frame to account for all three runs scored against him. The 23-year-old began the season in the starting rotation but figures to fill a long-relief role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Calhoun, Peralta power Diamondbacks past Angels again, 9-6

Kole Calhoun hit his third homer in two games against his former Angels teammates, and David Peralta homered and drove in two runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 9-6 victory over Los...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to alternate camp Sandoval was optioned to the Angels' alternate training site Friday.

Impact Sandoval's results have declined over his past three starts, and he'll work to right the ship at the team's alternate camp. Given the Angels' lack of major-league rotation depth this season, the southpaw could return to the active roster prior to the end of the 2020 campaign. Left-hander Jose Quijada was recalled from alternate camp in a corresponding move, but it's unclear who could take Sandoval's place in the starting rotation.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Did Patrick Sandoval tip his pitches? Angels starter struggles vs. Astros Patrick Sandoval's start against Houston quickly deteriorated in the Angels' 11-4 loss Monday. Were the Astros picking up on what he was goi...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Struggles versus Astros Sandoval (0-4) gave up five runs on seven hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in a loss to the Astros on Monday. He struck out one.

Impact Sandoval allowed a pair of runs in the second inning, and then got into a jam in the third inning that allowed the Astros to score three more times. His 2.2 innings pitched was his shortest start of the year. He now has a 6.75 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 15 strikeouts across 22.2 innings this season. Sandoval lines up to face the Mariners on Saturday in his next start.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez fans career-high 11 as Astros beat Angels 11-4

Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 11 in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa drove in three runs as the Houston Astros snapped a three-game skid with an 11-4 win over the L...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels lineup vs. Houston Astros: Patrick Sandoval looks to get back on track The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels against the Houston Astros on Monday.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Valdez scheduled to start for Astros against Angels

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Houston Astros

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canha's sacrifice fly lifts A's past Angels in 10

Mark Canha hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up two homers in loss Sandoval (0-3) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Giants. He gave up five runs on six hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks while fanning one across four inn...

Impact Sandoval allowed homers to Wilmer Flores in the third inning and Austin Slater in the fourth, essentially putting the game out of reach for the Angels. The 23-year-old lefty has struggled in his first full season as a starter, posting a 5.40 ERA in 20 innings across four starts. His next scheduled start is set for Aug. 24 in a tough road matchup against the Astros.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE