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Angels outfielder Taylor Ward placed on IL with facial fractures after being hit in head

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was placed on the 10-day injured list with facial fractures a day after he was hit by a 91 mph pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Mano...

JULY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to IL with facial fractures The Angels placed Ward on the 10-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with multiple facial fractures.

Impact According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Ward has been released from the hospital after he was struck in the side of the face by a pitch in the fifth inning of Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Manager Phil Nevin is expected to provide an update on Ward's condition later Wednesday, but based on the initial diagnosis, the 29-year-old can be expected to miss well beyond the minimum 10 days. The Angels selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Ward on the 26-man active roster.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher says hitting LA Angels Taylor Ward with pitch in face 'the worst feeling ever' It doesn't take much for baseball fans to remember just how violent th...

JULY 30, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Taylor Ward injury adds a frightening moment to Angels' loss to Blue Jays TORONTO — A couple hours after the Angels saw Taylor Ward on the ground with blood dripping from his face, their thoughts were still with th...

JULY 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Angels' Taylor Ward leaves game after HBP in face Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward left Saturday’s game in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays when he was hit in the fa...

JULY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Angels' Taylor Ward carted off after being hit by pitch It was a scary scene in front of the sold out crowd Saturday afternoon, which went hushed as Ward dropped to the ground.

JULY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Angels' Taylor Ward carted off after being hit in face with pitch TORONTO — Angels left fielder Taylor Ward was hit in the face with a pitch and carted off the field against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturda...

JULY 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Angels OF Taylor Ward taken to hospital for tests after being hit in head by pitch

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was taken to a Toronto hospital for tests after being hit in the head by a pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah in the fifth inni...

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit in head by pitch Ward exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after getting hit by a pitch in the head, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact He was sitting up in the cart as he got a standing ovation from the crowd and had a visibly swollen left eye after getting hit by a pitch thrown by Alek Manoah. Ward will presumably be checked for a concussion and the team will update his status. He hit .327 with five home runs in his most recent 13 games entering play Saturday.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts two homers Thursday Ward went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Ward swatted a two-run shot in the sixth inning and a solo homer in the eighth to produce half of Los Angeles' run output in the matinee of the twin bill. He followed with an 0-for-4 performance in Game 2, though he also walked and scored a run in that contest. Ward has been swinging a hot stick since the start of the second half of the season, batting .311 (14-for-45) with five homers, 13 RBI 12 runs and a stolen base over 12 contests.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pads lead with homer Ward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact Ward provided the Angels' last two runs of the contest with his fifth-inning blast. He's gone 9-for-28 (.321) with three long balls, three doubles and nine RBI over his last seven contests to help solidify his place in the lineup coming out of the All-Star break. The outfielder is up to 12 homers, 40 RBI, 57 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .249/.329/.408 slash line over 90 games.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plates three runs in victory Ward went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win against the Yankees.

Impact Ward accounted for two of the Angels' three extra-base hits in the contest, swatting a two-run homer in the first inning and belting an RBI ground-rule double in the eighth. It was his third multi-hit performance in six games since the All-Star break, though he went a combined 1-for-11 in the other three contests. Ward has been a slight disappointment this season following last year's breakthrough campaign, but he's still managed decent production with a .248/.327/.400 slash line, 11 homers, 17 doubles, 38 RBI, 53 runs and three steals through 89 games.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks 10th homer Ward went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to Houston.

Impact Ward continues his hot streak, as he's currently hitting .304 in the month of July. While his slash line this season doesn't jump off the page (.245/.387/.706), the outfielder is worth keeping an eye on as the second half of the season begins.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In action Friday Ward (groin) is hitting third and starting in left field Friday against the Astros.

Impact He was held out before the break due to a minor groin injury, but a week off was all he needed. Ward should continue to hit high in the lineup while Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon and Brandon Drury are all on the injured list.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by groin injury Ward was held out of Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers due to lingering groin discomfort, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ward was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday due to discomfort in his groin. He returned Friday, but then had the issue flare back up one day later. When discussing Ward's health after Saturday's game, manager Phil Nevin was non-commital in his update, stating that Ward was available "to a point" but that he wanted to be cautious. The injury doesn't sound likely to linger into the second half of the season, but it will remain worth monitoring.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ward will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ward finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. The Angels don't play Sunday, so barring an appearance off the bench, he'll end the first half with a .243/.318/.377 slash line, a significant step back from the .281/.360/.473 line he managed last season. Jo Adell will again take over in left field.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Ward is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact He will begin this one on the bench while Jo Adell gets the start in left field. Ward ended June in a slide at the plate but has reached base seven times in his first four July contests.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Ward is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Ward had started the last 10 games in left field but will take a seat for this one after going hitless in his previous three contests. Mickey Moniak will be in left.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in three runs in rout Ward went 2-for-6 with a walk, two runs and three RBI in Saturday's 25-1 thrashing of the Rockies.

Impact It was a historic day for the Angels offense, as the team put up a franchise record 25 runs and 28 hits. Ward wasn't left out of the feast, as he reached base three times and collected three RBI out of the leadoff spot. The outfielder has multiple hits in five of his past 10 contests and is slashing .273/.313/.409 with three doubles, a homer, 10 runs, five RBI and a steal over that stretch.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits solo home run in loss Ward went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo homer, an additional run scored and one steal in Saturday's loss to Kansas City.

Impact Since May 30, Ward has totaled 20 hits, five home runs, 10 RBI and 14 runs scored across 15 appearances. He's seemingly won his starting gig back from Mickey Moniak, who has been swinging a hot bat since being recalled from Triple-A in mid-May. Ward will presumably have to remain productive if he's going to continue to stave off Moniak moving forward.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' Brandon Drury and Taylor Ward knock solo home runs in the second inning to take the lead against the Royals

JUNE 17, 2023 • Fox Sports

Sitting Friday Ward isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday against the Royals, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact After going 6-for-20 at the plate with a home run, two RBI and seven runs scored across his last five games, Ward will get a breather during Friday's contest. Mickey Moniak will take over in left field and bat in the leadoff spot.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats eighth homer Ward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs in Sunday's 9-4 win against Seattle.

Impact Ward provided an instant spark for the Angels when he led off the bottom of the first inning with a homer. It was his fourth long ball over his past 10 games after he went deep just four times through his first 51 contests this season. Ward had an eight-game hitting streak snapped Friday, but he got back on track Sunday and appears to have regained a near-everyday role as the team's starting left fielder.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues resurgence Ward went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base Thursday in a 3-1 victory versus the Cubs.

Impact Ward didn't play Wednesday due to an illness, though he was reportedly available off the bench. The outfielder returned to the lineup Thursday and continued his recent offensive surge, plating one of the Angels' three runs, nabbing his second theft of the season and hitting his seventh double. A few weeks ago, Ward appeared to be in danger of losing his starting role to Mickey Moniak, but he's since turned things around by slashing .364/.389/.697 with three homers, seven RBI and a steal over his past eight games.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Wednesday off Ward isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Ward earned himself a day off after homering Tuesday to extend his hitting streak to seven games. While Ward sits, Luis Rengifo will pick up a start in left field and bat eighth.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Angels outfielder Taylor Ward placed on IL with facial fractures after being hit in head

Angels OF Taylor Ward taken to hospital for tests after being hit in head by pitch

Angels' Brandon Drury and Taylor Ward knock solo home runs in the second inning to take the lead against the Royals