TAYLOR WARD NEWS

Optioned to alternate site Ward was optioned to the Angels' alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact The utility man didn't do much with his sporadic playing time this season, hitting .147/.216/.206 over 37 plate appearances. Jaime Barria was called up in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels call up righty Barria, option Ward The Angels called up right-hander Jaime Barria and optioned outfielder Taylor Ward to the club’s alternate training site in Long Beach, Cali...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • MLB.COM

Getting first-base reps Ward got an "extensive" workout at first base Sunday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times of reports.

Impact Ward has spent most of his time in the outfield this season, but the Angels may be looking to try him out at first base more often given Albert Pujols' slow start and the team's lack of depth at the position. Pujols has been out of the starting lineup each of the previous two games for the Halos, with Tommy La Stella -- who typically starts at second base -- taking over at first. Ward could benefit from any decrease in Pujols' playing time, though the former has had his own struggles this season, slashing a meek .147/.216/.206.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros outlast Angels 6-5 in 11; Ohtani has arm discomfort

Alex Bregman had an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10

The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes case for roster spot Hermosillo is a strong contender for one of the Angels' final roster spots, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact While the team has yet to make a decision on who will fill the extra-outfielder role, Hermosillo appears to have the edge due to a strong spring in which he hit .450 with two home runs, seven RBI and a pair of stolen bases. Among his contenders for a roster spot, Luis Rengifo batted .240 and Taylor Ward hit .308 in Cactus League play.

MARCH 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Series Preview: Angels vs. Rangers (8/16-8/19)

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AUGUST 16, 2018

Angels No. 8 prospect Taylor Ward to make MLB debut

Ward was drafted in the first round of the 2015 draft by the Angels

AUGUST 15, 2018