Ben Joyce Stats

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that rookie relief pitcher Ben Joyce (elbow) threw an inning of relief at the team's spring training facilities in Arizona on Aug. 31 and came out of it without any setbacks. "We'll take it slow with him," Nevin said. "He feels great. We'll see how he progresses in the next week or so; there's still games." Joyce experienced numbness and tingling in his right hand during a relief appearance against the Seattle Mariners on June 9 and was put on the 15-day injured list on June 10 and moved to the 60-day IL on July 27. The hard-throwing 22-year-old right-hander still has time to make it back with the Angels this year, but it remains to be seen if he will. In four big-league innings, the rookie allowed two earned runs while walking four and striking out five.

3 months ago

The Los Angeles Angels transferred right-hander Ben Joyce (arm) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday, according to MLB.com. This news won't affect his recovery time, as he's already been out since June 10 with right ulnar neuritis and has yet to start a rehab assignment, but is tossing bullpens. Before his injury, Joyce only pitched four innings, giving up two runs with five strikeouts and four walks. The 22-year-old has potential as a late-inning arm, and when he's back, possibly in August, he could factor into some hold situations.

4 months ago

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ben Joyce (arm) landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 22-year-old was yanked from Friday's meeting with the Mariners after experiencing numbness in his hand and forearm caused by ulnar neuritis, so he'll miss at least a few weeks. Joyce has played sparingly for the big club in 2023, amassing a 1-0 record with a 4.50 ERA and five strikeouts in four innings. While he doesn't have much appeal in redraft formats, dynasty managers should keep him on the roster, especially since he has plenty of potential. In a corresponding move, the Angels selected the contract of Gerardo Reyes from Triple-A Salt Lake.

over 6 months ago