TAYLOR WARD NEWS

Ohtani's legs help Angels past Rangers, who lose 100th game

Shohei Ohtani sparked a four-run sixth-inning rally with his legs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 7-2 to send the Rangers to their first 100-loss season since 1973

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled, starting Ward was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and is starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Ward slashed .423/.559/.808 with two home runs, four doubles, 10 runs, five RBI and a stolen base across his last seven appearances at Salt Lake, and he'll rejoin the major-league roster late in the regular season. The 27-year-old will start in center field and bat sixth Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing in Arizona Ward (rib) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday and has gone 1-for-7 with a double, a walk and a stolen base through three games with the...

Impact Ward has resided on Triple-A Salt Lake's 7-day injured list since July 30 with a non-displaced left rib fracture. Salt Lake's season concludes Sept. 30, so he'll likely be able to rejoin the Triple-A club before the end of 2021.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Angels to visit the Texas Rangers

The Rangers will start Dane Dunning on Monday while the Angels have yet to decide who will get the start

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing rib injury Ward exited Thursday's game at Triple-A Salt Lake with a non-displaced left rib fracture, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Ward suffered the injury on a swing, and he was replaced by a pinch hitter. The 27-year-old had gone 10-for-23 with two home runs, five doubles, five runs, five RBI and a stolen base in six games since he returned to the minors, but he doesn't yet have a timetable to return.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Ward was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Ward had been out of the lineup in two of the last five games, but he was still relatively effective and went 5-for-11 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and three runs across his last four appearances. He'll return to the minors after Justin Upton (back) was reinstated from the injured list Thursday, and Adam Eaton could see increased playing time in right field going forward.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Ward isn't starting Monday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Ward went 4-for-7 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and three RBI across the last two games, and he'll get a breather for Monday's series opener. Phil Gosselin will start in left field while Adam Eaton serves as the starting right fielder.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in three-hit game Ward went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Ward took Yusei Kikuchi deep in the fifth inning to extend the Angels' lead. In addition, he doubled in the third frame and scored after a single in the eighth. It was a big game for Ward, after having just four hits in July prior to Saturday. The 27-year-old is slashing .239/.320/.426 with eight home runs, 31 RBI and 30 runs in 223 plate appearances.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert, Mariners to face Sandoval, Angels

The Angels are expected to send Patrick Sandoval to the mound Sunday and the Mariners will give Logan Gilbert the start

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fletcher's hit streak reaches 26 games, Angels pound M's 9-4

David Fletcher extended the second-longest hitting streak in Angels history to 26 games with three doubles and five RBIs in Los Angeles' 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Ward isn't starting Friday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ward had started in each of the five games leading up to the All-Star break and went 1-for-19 with two runs and nine strikeouts. Adam Eaton will make his Angels debut in right field while Phil Gosselin starts in left.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels sign veteran OF Adam Eaton after White Sox release

The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran outfielder Adam Eaton two days after he was released by the Chicago White Sox

JULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fletcher has 4 hits, streak at 24 games; Angels drop M's 7-1

David Fletcher had four hits and four RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 24 games, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 7-1

JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late add to Tuesday's lineup Ward (finger) is starting in right field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Red Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ward was originally out of the lineup and was expected to be available off the bench Tuesday, but he's apparently feeling well enough to enter the starting nine after missing one game with the finger issue. The 27-year-old is 7-for-16 with three doubles, an RBI, two runs and two walks in his past seven games.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Tuesday Ward (finger) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Ward exited Sunday's game against the Orioles because of a right index finger injury and he's now set to be out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, manager Joe Maddon said the outfielder will be available off the bench, so there doesn't appear to be much concern regarding the injury.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi scheduled to start for Boston against Los Angeles

The Red Sox will start Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Shohei Ohtani

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devers homers, surging Red Sox hold off Ohtani's Angels 5-4

Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox retired Shohei Ohtani on a grounder to right field to end their 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles A...

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels' Maddon: Ohtani to pitch and hit in All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani plans to pitch and hit in his first All-Star Game next week

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Monday Ward (finger) is not in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old will be held out after exiting Sunday's game against the Orioles with an injury to his right index finger, though the injury isn't believed to be a serious issue. Ward should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not considered serious Ward (finger) may be unavailable for Monday's game against the Red Sox but isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ward's right index finger is being examined after he left Sunday's win over the Blue Jays in the bottom of the sixth inning, but manager Joe Maddon didn't sound too concerned about the outfielder's status after the game. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 31st HR, Lagares ends Angels' 6-5 win over O's

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 31st homer in the third, and Juan Lagares ended it with a two-run double in the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-5 comeback vict...

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing finger injury Ward exited Sunday's game against the Orioles in the bottom of the sixth inning due to a right index finger injury, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ward went 1-for-2 to begin Sunday's contest, but he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth. The 27-year-old is being further examined, and the severity of his injury isn't yet known.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Ward isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Ward has recorded hits in each of his last four appearances, and he went 6-for-14 with three doubles, two runs, an RBI and two walks during that time. Luis Rengifo will take his place in right field and bat eighth.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Angels postponed with rain in forecast

The New York Yankees have postponed their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels because of a forecast of rain

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flops

Jared Walsh hit a tying grand slam off Aroldis Chapman in a seven-run ninth inning for his second homer of a long night, and the Los Angeles Angels stunned the New York Yankees 11-...

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS