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Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez left Thursday’s 1-0 win over the Angels and entered concussion protocol after being struck in the back of the helmet by a throw to second; Victor Robles, who replaced Rodríguez, also left after being hit by a 98 mph fastball, though X-rays on Robles were negative, and manager Dan Wilson said they would assess both players in the morning.
The Angels fired Perry Minasian and named John Mozeliak their interim GM for 2026, with Mozeliak in charge of drafting, the trade deadline, and finding a long‑term GM, while possibly staying on as an advisor. Moreno wasn’t involved in the hire and has signaled a preference for a quicker turnaround, whereas Molly Jolly will oversee baseball operations. A full‑time GM is expected to be hired before Mozeliak’s deal ends (likely by August at the earliest), with candidates such as Randy Flores already floated. The move raises questions about whether Moreno’s ownership style will change as the team pursues a restart under new leadership.
Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian after six seasons and named former St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak as interim GM to oversee the search for a new head of baseball operations. Minasian, hired in 2020, has overseen multiple losing seasons and a weak farm system; the team is 34-48 this year. Mozeliak, who built the Cardinals’ operations and won a World Series there, will guide baseball operations and assist in the July draft and the trade deadline, while owner Arte Moreno and president Molly Jolly praise Minasian and signal a strategic shift for the franchise. Players and staff reacted with surprise as the Angels reassess their path forward.
The Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian after more than five years and named longtime Cardinals GM John Mozeliak as interim GM and baseball operations consultant to refine the team’s strategy and aid in the search for a permanent successor; Mozeliak will handle daily roster work for now, while Minasian’s departure continues a pattern of front-office turnover under owner Arte Moreno and amid ongoing questions about the organization’s development, trades, and handling of Shohei Ohtani and other core assets.
The Angels announced seven roster moves before tonight’s West Sacramento series opener: Mike Trout was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain; Christian Moore was recalled from Triple-A; Ryan Johnson was recalled from Double-A to start; Tyler Heineman was activated; Brett Kerry and Logan Porter were optioned; and Drew Pomeranz was released. Moore, the 2024 No. 8 overall pick, will make his first MLB start in left field, while Johnson will make his second career start as the rotation is reshuffled after injuries to Kochanowicz and Grayson Rodriguez, with Sam Aldegheri in the mix for the final two spots.
The Los Angeles Angels placed Mike Trout on the injured list with a hamstring injury and recalled Christian Moore to the roster, a setback for the club as it tries to navigate a tough season and reassign outfield duties in Trout’s absence.
Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of 2026 and likely the second half of 2027, moving to the 60-day IL when a roster spot is needed. He has logged 240 1/3 MLB innings over three seasons with a 5.88 ERA and a 54.6% ground-ball rate, and his absence further weakens an Angels rotation already hampered by injuries as Soriano, Detmers, Ureña and Rodriguez start, with Kikuchi sidelined. The club may explore internal options or additions to fill the gap.
Nationals rally from a ninth-inning deficit to beat the Giants; in Las Vegas, the Brewers and Athletics combined for a 15–14, 12-inning slugfest with 11 homers. Shea Langeliers hit the longest homer of the season, and late rallies from William Contreras and Jonah Heim helped Milwaukee hold on. Dylan Cease is slated to return for the Blue Jays after a hamstring injury, likely giving Toronto a broader workload soon. Trey Mancini made a quick impact in his Angels debut, driving in a run on his first at-bat and collecting additional hits, as he may share time at first base/DH with Nolan Schanuel sidelined.
The Dodgers exploded for nine runs in the first inning and Yoshinobu Yamamoto worked eight innings of two-hit ball to beat the Angels 9-2 at Dodger Stadium, with Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homering in the frame and Ryan Ward adding a two-run double as Angels’ defense helped fuel the rout. Freeman rested after four, Smith was scratched with a stiff neck, and Los Angeles used the blowout to advance roster moves (Nick Frasso added to the 40-man; Glasnow to the 60-day IL; Antoine Kelly traded to the Cubs). Zach Neto homered for the Angels in the ninth, but the Dodgers held on for the win.
Angels outfielder Jo Adell had a fly ball bounce off his head and over the fence for a home run against the Rockies, a bizarre play that revived the José Canseco meme. Umpires ruled the homer, Adell faced reporters afterward, and the moment underscored his ongoing mix of high-end tools and defensive inconsistency in a tough Angels season (they lost 8-2 and fell further in the standings). Fans and media highlighted Adell’s potential while the team’s ownership era was also a talking point.
Angels outfielder Jo Adell misplayed a deep fly that bounced off his head and over the wall for a solo homer off Colorado's TJ Rumfield, helping the Rockies beat the Angels 8-2. Adell went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, and the moment echoed a 1993 Jose Canseco blunder; it contrasted with Adell's earlier standout defensive feats this season.
Taijuan Walker, released by the Phillies in April after a rough 23 earned runs over 22 2/3 innings in five appearances, has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels to rehab in Arizona and pursue a return to the majors; he previously signed a four-year, $72 million contract with Philadelphia after the 2022 season, which the Phillies are largely paying off.
Chris Taylor has reversed his retirement and remains in pro baseball, but he’s on the Angels’ Triple-A injured list with a left forearm fracture from a game at Salt Lake. The 12-year veteran, a key Dodgers contributor and three-time World Series winner, is known for his versatility across six positions and postseason clutch moments, finishing with 860 hits and 110 homers. His return to action and future in the sport are uncertain as he heals.
The Rays reportedly pitched a blockbuster for Shohei Ohtani at the 2023 trade deadline, with top prospects Junior Caminero and Carson Williams headlining the package, but Angels owner Arte Moreno vetoed the deal despite a strong season. Ohtani stayed with the Angels heading into free agency, while Caminero blossomed and Williams struggled, underscoring the Angels’ ongoing competitive woes and relatively weak farm system.
J.T. Ginn carried a no-hitter into the ninth for Oakland, but Adam Frazier broke it with a leadoff single and Zach Neto followed with a two-run homer for a 2-1 Angels walk-off win; the Angels also extended MLB's longest active no-hit streak to 4,227 games.