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Mike Trout • CF • Angels

Should Fantasy Managers Be Looking to Sell High on Mike Trout?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has looked like his vintage self early in the 2026 season, hitting .248/.414/.510 with 11 home runs, 23 RBI, 33 runs scored, and five stolen bases through his first 186 plate appearances. The 34-year-old owns a ridiculous 20.4% walk rate, and his 25.8% strikeout rate is a significant improvement from the 32% mark he posted in 2025. Trout's quality of contact is also elite, as his 23.2% barrel rate would be the best mark of his career over a full season. Despite all the encouraging indicators, fantasy managers still must consider selling high on Trout. While he's managed to stay healthy so far this year, Trout has topped 500 plate appearances in a season just once in 2019. Given how this decade has gone for Trout, his best stretch of 2026 may be already behind him. Trout's upside is high enough that holding him is defensible, but fantasy managers are also justified in moving him if they receive an offer that's too good to pass up.

13 hours ago

Grayson Rodriguez • SP • Angels

Grayson Rodriguez Fans 11 in Rehab Start at Single-A

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) turned some heads in his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. The 26-year-old allowed two earned runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out 11 in just 4 2/3 innings pitched. Rodriguez also had a wild pitch and hit a batter, but he got up to 94 pitches in the outing, so he may not need another rehab start before being activated from the 15-day injured list. He threw 63 of his 94 pitches for strikes. In his first rehab outing in the Arizona Complex League last week, Rodriguez allowed just one earned run with seven strikeouts and no walks in five innings. He has looked sharp down on the farm, but it has also come against weak competition. The former Orioles top prospect is nearing his Angels regular-season debut and is worth a look for fantasy managers in deeper leagues who need rotation arms. Right now, Rodriguez is only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues.

Yesterday

Jorge Soler • RF • Angels

Jorge Soler Remains an Impact Power Bat Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire

Across 157 plate appearances so far in 2026, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is hitting .226/.325/.451 with eight home runs, 28 RBI, and 19 runs scored. With a 31.2% strikeout rate, Soler is unlikely to help fantasy managers in the batting average category. However, the 34-year-old remains a legitimate power bat even as he enters his mid-30s. Soler currently owns a 12.9% barrel rate, marking his eighth consecutive season with a barrel rate north of 12%. He's also managed to stay healthy this season after groin and back injuries limited him to just 315 plate appearances in 2025. As long as Soler can stay on the field in 2026, he should see every day playing time in the middle of the Angels lineup and could threaten 30 home runs. For fantasy managers searching for power on the waiver wire, Soler could be worth targeting.

Yesterday

Jorge Soler • RF • Angels

Jorge Soler Deserves to Be Rostered in More Leagues

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is only rostered in 49% of Yahoo leagues right now. Fantasy managers in need of power should definitely give him a look. The 34-year-old power hitter is never going to be an asset in batting average -- he's currently hitting .238 (29-for-122) -- but he's also sporting an .818 OPS with eight long balls, a team-high 28 RBI, and 19 runs scored in his first 34 games for the Halos. Since April 24 (a span of 12 games), Soler has gone 12-for-43 (.279) with three home runs, two doubles, nine RBI, and six runs scored with a 13:6 K:BB. Additionally, he has a strong .373 on-base percentage and .535 slugging percentage during this span. Soler has struggled to stay healthy during his career and tends to be streaky, but right now, he's been pretty consistent, and he deserves to be rostered in more than half of fantasy baseball leagues. If you need power, look no further than Soler.

4 days ago

Reid Detmers • SP • Angels

Reid Detmers Worth a Look Off the Waiver Wire?

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers is coming off a quality start in his last outing in a win over the New York Mets on May 2 and deserves some attention off the waiver wire from fantasy managers looking for a boost in strikeouts. The 26-year-old southpaw is 1-2 on the season with a 4.28 ERA (2.81 FIP) and 1.15 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and only nine walks in 40 innings pitched over his seven starts. He was cruising through six innings in his last outing against the Mets before allowing two runs and leaving with the bases loaded. Still, he threw 68 of his 95 pitches for strikes and induced 16 swings and misses. Detmers has the swing-and-miss stuff to be successful if he can command the baseball as he has so far in 2026. He has gone into the seventh inning in four of his seven outings as well, providing plenty of length for fantasy managers. You should certainly consider at least streaming him in his next scheduled outing this weekend versus the Toronto Blue Jays, a team with a .690 OPS, which ranks 25th in baseball.

4 days ago

Ryan Zeferjahn • RP • Angels

Ryan Zeferjahn Earns Save for Angels, Emerging as Potential Ninth-Inning Option?

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn notched his first save of the season during a four-out appearance on Tuesday, striking out three batters to limit the damage of two walks and one hit batter. After struggling in April, Zeferjahn appears to be trending positively in May with 3 1/3 scoreless innings tossed so far. This recent success lowered his season ERA to 4.58 and his WHIP to 1.12, and he has now recorded 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings. His expected numbers sit much lower than his actual results, signaling he may be facing some bad luck. His expected batting average of .148 sits in the 99th percentile. If these underlying metrics prove true as he continues to find consistency, he can expect more save opportunities for the Angels.

6 days ago

Yusei Kikuchi • SP • Angels

Yusei Kikuchi Could be Out for Several Months or Longer

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) could be out for "several months, if not the whole season," sources told Mike DiGiovanna of Halo Territory. Pitching prospect Caden Dana might not be the immediate replacement for Kikuchi in the Angels' starting rotation, but he could be at some point. The Angels placed Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with left-shoulder inflammation, but it appears his injury is much more serious and could cause him to miss the rest of the 2026 campaign. For now, Sam Aldegheri will replace Kikuchi in the rotation to make the start against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. In single-year fantasy baseball leagues, fantasy managers will obviously want to consider dropping Kikuchi altogether. The 34-year-old Japanese hurler really struggled in his first seven starts of the year, going 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA (3.72 FIP) and 1.58 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and 14 walks in 31 innings pitched. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to consider stashing Dana sooner rather than later.

7 days ago

Grayson Rodriguez • SP • Angels

Grayson Rodriguez Throws 60 Pitches in Simulated Game

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) has taken the next step in his rehab, as he threw 60 pitches in a four-inning simulated game on April 30. The 26-year-old is working his way back from shoulder inflammation that has prevented him from taking the MLB mound so far in 2026. The next step for Rodriguez is likely to go out on a minor league rehab assignment, which would potentially put him a few weeks away from making his return to the big leagues. Rodriguez is no stranger to injury troubles, as he missed the entire 2025 season with lat and elbow issues. However, he was a productive pitcher in 2024, recording a 3.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 130 strikeouts across 116 2/3 innings with the Baltimore Orioles. While health is obviously a major concern for Rodriguez, he remains a worthy upside bet off the waiver wire for deeper-league fantasy managers once activated by the Angels.

7 days ago

Christian Moore • 2B • Angels

Christian Moore Lands on Injured List at Triple-A

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Sunday that they placed second base prospect Christian Moore (leg) on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake due to a leg injury. It's an injury that has kept Moore sidelined since April 25. However, general manager Perry Minasian said Moore's injury isn't very serious and shouldn't keep him out for long. The 23-year-old former eighth overall pick in 2024 out of Tennessee made his way up to the big leagues quickly last year and made his major-league debut for the Halos, slashing just .198/.284/.370 with a .655 OPS, seven home runs, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored, three steals, 19 walks, and 62 strikeouts in 53 games and 184 plate appearances. Moore has above-average pop for a second baseman, but it was clear he wasn't ready for an everyday role in the majors just yet. Before his leg injury with the Bees, Moore had gone 16-for-73 (.219) with two home runs, 13 RBI, 20 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 21 games played. The most encouraging thing is that Moore has more walks than strikeouts. A return to the majors in 2026 should be inevitable, depending on Moore's health.

May 4

Yusei Kikuchi • SP • Angels

Yusei Kikuchi Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 30. Left-hander Tayler Saucedo will replace Kikuchi on the Angels' active roster. Kikuchi has gotten off to a rough start to the 2026 season, posting a 0-3 record with a 5.81 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts across 31 innings (seven starts). The 34-year-old's .352 opponent batting average on balls in play and 65.5% strand rate both point to some poor luck. Still, Kikuchi's 13.4% K-BB rate does not inspire much confidence, and it's possible that this shoulder issue may have been impacting his performance all season. With Kikuchi sidelined, right-hander George Klassen could be in line for a promotion from Triple-A to the Angels' starting rotation.

May 3

Yusei Kikuchi • SP • Angels

Yusei Kikuchi Leaves Game on Wednesday with Shoulder Tightness

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) was removed after two innings in Wednesday's game against the White Sox with what is being described as shoulder tightness. The southpaw came out to warm up before the third inning but left with the trainer. The extent of the injury is not yet known, but fantasy managers should have a backup plan in the event he needs to miss time. The 34-year-old has had a rough go of it so far in 2026, coming into Wednesday's game with a 6.21 ERA (3.71 FIP) and a 1.59 WHIP, although he was generating more than a strikeout per inning with 32 punchouts in 29 innings pitched. His next start would line up with the White Sox again next week, which could make whoever replaces him a potential streaming option.

Apr 29

Logan O'Hoppe • C • Angels

Logan O'Hoppe Thinks he'll be Out a "Couple of Weeks"

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (wrist) said the fracture in his left wrist is small, and he thinks he'll only be out a "couple of weeks," according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. O'Hoppe doesn't think it's a long-term injury that he suffered on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, when he took a foul ball off his wrist while catching. If the 26-year-old does only need a few weeks to recover, he could be back with the Angels by mid-May. For now, though, veteran Travis d'Arnaud will be the Halos' primary catcher, with Sebastian Rivero serving as his backup. O'Hoppe hit a combined 39 home runs in 2024 and 2025 for the Angels, but he was off to a slow start in 26 games this season, batting .205 (16-for-78) with just one long ball, eight RBI, nine runs scored, 11 walks, and 23 strikeouts across 93 plate appearances. His rough start and wrist fracture have tanked his fantasy value in the early going in 2026, and O'Hoppe is only rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues right now.

Apr 28

Grayson Rodriguez • SP • Angels

Grayson Rodriguez Facing Hitters in Arizona

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) faced hitters in Arizona for the equivalent of three innings on Friday, and manager Kurt Suzuki said he "feels good," according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Suzuki said the team will wait until they see how Rodriguez feels before determining his next step. Rodriguez has yet to make his Angels debut after landing on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation before Opening Day. The 26-year-old appears to be on the verge of starting what will be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment, which means he could be an option to join the Halos' starting rotation at some point in May. Rodriguez came up with the Baltimore Orioles as one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball. The former 11th overall pick in 2018 looked good in his second MLB season in 2024 and has a 25.7% strikeout rate in his 238 2/3 big-league innings, but injuries are threatening to derail his career. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can likely take a wait-and-see approach to G-Rod once he hears a return to the big-league mound. He's rostered in only 12% of Yahoo leagues right now.

Apr 27

Drew Pomeranz • RP • Angels

Drew Pomeranz the New Favorite for Saves in Angels Bullpen?

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz could be moving into a bigger role in the bullpen. On Sunday, closer Jordan Romano was designated for assignment by the organization. The right-hander was functioning as the closer for the Halos this season. He heavily struggled over the last handful of outings, so the team decided to move on. Without Romano on the roster, the Angels are likely going to go closer by committee for now. Pomeranz and Sam Bachman are likely the favorites to get the ball in high-leverage spots now. Fantasy managers should monitor this situation and scoop up whoever the Angels decide to lean on.

Apr 26

Logan O'Hoppe • C • Angels

Logan O'Hoppe Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Left-Wrist Fracture

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left-wrist fracture. The 26-year-old was forced to exit early from his team's game on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals after being struck by a foul tip, and it now appears as though he could miss significant time. O'Hoppe was off to a slow start to the 2026 season before getting injured, hitting .205/.323/.256 with one home run, eight RBI, and nine runs scored across 93 plate appearances. However, O'Hoppe had lowered his strikeout rate to a career-low 24.7% while raising his walk rate to a career-high 11.8%, so he may have been suffering from some poor luck at the plate. With O'Hoppe sidelined, veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud looks like the favorite to see the majority of the playing time behind the plate for the Angels. Through 19 plate appearances so far in 2026, D'Arnaud is hitting .125 with just one extra-base hit.

Apr 26

Reid Detmers • SP • Angels

Reid Detmers Building Momentum, Waiver-Wire Interest Rising

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has looked sharper after a rough start, posting a 3.75 ERA across four April starts. Detmers has completed six innings in three of his last four outings and is beginning to show the consistency the Angels need from their rotation. The 26-year-old is in his sixth MLB season and has moved back into a starting role after working out of the bullpen in 2025. He posted a 3.96 ERA in 61 appearances last season and appears more comfortable with each turn through the rotation. If this trend continues, Detmers could become one of the stronger waiver wire pitching targets as the season progresses.

Apr 25

Kirby Yates • RP • Angels

Kirby Yates Emerging as Top Injury Stash?

Fantasy managers speculating and scrounging for saves early in the 2026 season might want to consider taking a look at Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Kirby Yates (knee), even though he's still on the 15-day injured list. Yates' numbers during his minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and Triple-A Salt Lake haven't been pretty, but he's nearing a return and could make his 2026 debut with the Angels before the calendar flips to May next week. In his two innings pitched on the farm, Yates has allowed four runs (three earned) while walking one and striking out three. Right-handed reliever Ben Joyce (shoulder) remains on the IL, and right-hander Robert Stephenson (elbow) is done for the year. Righty Jordan Romano has been the Halos' closer in the first month of the season, but Yates, who has 98 career MLB saves in his 11 years in the big leagues, could quickly become an option for saves with the Angels when he rejoins the big-league roster. He's currently rostered in just 13% of Yahoo leagues.

Apr 24

Jorge Soler • RF • Angels

Jorge Soler Can Help Fantasy Managers in the Power Department

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is never going to be an asset in the batting average department for fantasy managers, but the 6-foot-3, 235-pound Cuban slugger can definitely help in the power department if you need it. The 34-year-old veteran right-handed hitter is available in under 50% of Yahoo leagues at the moment, too. In his second year in Anaheim, Soler is hitting .215/.326/.443 with a .769 OPS, five home runs, 19 RBI, and 13 runs scored in 95 plate appearances across 22 games played. He's gone hitless in his last two games and has gone 5-for-22 with a homer, double, and three RBI in his last six games played, dating back to April 13, before he began serving a four-game suspension for a brawl with Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. In the early portion of the season, Soler is unsurprisingly in the sixth percentile in strikeout rate, but he's in the 51st percentile in expected slugging percentage and in the 60th percentile in hard-hit rate. If Soler can stay healthy all year, he's a candidate to approach the 30-homer mark because of his raw power from the right side.

Apr 24

Kirby Yates • RP • Angels

Kirby Yates Gives Up Three Runs in Rehab Outing

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Kirby Yates (knee) allowed three earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out one in an inning of work with Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday during a minor-league rehab outing. Yates threw 11 of his 16 pitches for strikes, but the velocity on his fastball was down a bit on Wednesday, and he's likely to need at least a few more appearances down on the farm before the Halos consider reinstating him from the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut. The 39-year-old veteran is a stash candidate for fantasy managers in deeper leagues who are desperate for saves. Yates has 98 saves in his 11-year MLB career, and he's also a two-time All-Star, but he really struggled with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 and won't be guaranteed regular save opportunities with the Angels when he returns to the major-league roster. Right-hander Jordan Romano is currently the team's primary closer early in the year. Right now, Yates is rostered in just 14% of Yahoo leagues.

Apr 23

Jo Adell • RF • Angels

Jo Adell Sacrificing Power for Contact Early in 2026?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell was one of the breakout success stories of the 2025 season, hitting 37 home runs in 573 plate appearances. Through his first 112 plate appearances of 2026, the 27-year-old is hitting .269/.313/.375 with three home runs, 15 RBI, 12 runs scored, and one stolen base. Adell's power hasn't quite been where it was in 2025, as his barrel rate is down from 17.2% to 5.1%. Adell may be sacrificing power for contact, as he's also cut his strikeout rate from 26.4% to 19.6%. While Adell would be able to hit for both power and average in an ideal world, fantasy managers would likely prefer him to rediscover his 30-homer form. If he can get back to hitting the long ball consistently while holding some of his contact gains, Adell could put together his most complete MLB season to date.

Apr 22

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