TAYLOR WARD NEWS

Could be everyday RF upon return Angels manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that Ward was ticketed for an everyday spot in right field before injuring his groin at the end of spring training, Jeff Fletcher of The Ora...

Impact Ward was initially expected to platoon in the corner outfield spots with Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh, but Maddon clarified Thursday that Adell and Marsh were slated to platoon in left field while Ward was targeted to play every day in right. That plan was halted to kick off the campaign by Ward's groin strain and subsequent placement on the 10-day IL, but there's still a chance the vision could play out upon his return. Notably, Adell was given a day off Friday while Marsh manned left field and Jose Rojas started in right. Ward helped earn a roster spot with a strong showing in Cactus League play, slashing .289/.341/.579 with three home runs and 11 RBI.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros play the Angels with 1-0 series lead

The Houston Astros face the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record

Framber Valdez outpitched Shohei Ohtani with 6 2/3 dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Houston Astros tied the longest opening day winning streak in major league history with...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with left groin strain Ward's placement on the 10-day injured list Wednesday was due to a left groin strain, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ward sustained an injury in Tuesday's exhibition against the Dodgers and will be forced to miss time to begin the regular season. It's not yet clear when the 28-year-old will be back in action, but Jose Rojas has won a bench role on the Opening Day roster.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL The Angels placed Ward on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified issue.

Impact Though an explanation for Ward's placement on the IL wasn't immediately provided by the team, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register notes that the 28-year-old was removed from Tuesday's exhibition against the Dodgers after he suffered an apparent injury. Ward appeared on track to the make the Angels' Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder, but his placement on the IL could clear the way for Jose Rojas to win a bench role.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Ward (undisclosed) is starting in right field and batting fifth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ward was scratched from Saturday's lineup for unspecified reasons but will quickly return to the field Sunday. The 28-year-old is set to operate as the Angels' fourth outfielder to begin the season and should see more opportunities after Justin Upton was designated for assignment.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Ward was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Cubs for undisclosed reasons.

Impact More at-bats are available for Ward in the outfield this season, as the Angels designated Justin Upton for assignment Saturday. It's unclear if Ward was scratched due to an injury which will prevent him from claiming those opportunities early in the season or if he's merely dealing with a day-to-day issue.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Angels placed Ward (hip) on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right adductor strain.

Impact As expected, Ward is out for the last game of the regular season due to his hip strain. He finished 2021 hitting .250/.332/.438 with eight home runs and 33 RBI in 237 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start for Seattle against Los Angeles

The Mariners will roll out Tyler Anderson to the mound Sunday and the Angels plan to give Reid Detmers the start

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flexen scheduled to start for Seattle against Los Angeles

The Angels will start Jhonathan Diaz on Saturday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Chris Flexen

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzales expected to start for the Mariners against the Angels

The Mariners will send Marco Gonzales to the mound Friday and the Angels will give Jose Suarez the start

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play this weekend Ward (hip) won't be available for the final series of the season this weekend against the Mariners after exiting Thursday's game against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com rep...

Impact Ward was removed from Thursday's contest with right abductor tightness and will be sidelined for the final three games of 2021. The 27-year-old will finish the year having appeared in 65 games for the Angels and hitting .250/.332/.438 with eight home runs, 15 doubles, 33 RBI and 33 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia sets rookie HR record in 7-6 Rangers win over Angels

Adolis Garcia set a Texas Rangers rookie record for home runs and RBIs in a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with injury Ward was removed from Thursday's game against the Rangers due to right abductor tightness.

Impact Ward started Thursday's matchup in left field and went 1-for-1 with a double, two RBI and a run to begin the game. However, he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the second inning. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE