Angels Crash as Mederos, Schanuel, and Fulmer Hit Injured List

Angels Crash as Mederos, Schanuel, and Fulmer Hit Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels face a turbulent moment as pitcher Victor Mederos finds himself on the 15-day injured list due to persistent shoulder pain. Reports indicate that Mederos felt discomfort during his recent outing against the Chicago Cubs, prompting the decision to undergo an MRI. In a candid remark on his condition, Mederos said, „We don’t know what it is. Taking it day by day,“ highlighting the uncertainty surrounding his recovery process SI.com reveals.

This injury adds to a list of challenges for the Angels as they also placed right-hander Carson Fulmer on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. Fulmer experienced discomfort during his last game, leaving a growing gap in the Angels‘ pitching lineup. Recalling Chase Silseth, along with the activation of José Soriano—fresh off the paternity list—aims to fill some of these gaps. Soriano is scheduled to start on Monday, just after welcoming his new child into the world.

Concerns in the Roster

In addition to Mederos and Fulmer, the Angels will be without first baseman Nolan Schanuel, who is also nursing an injury after diving for a ball. His left wrist inflammation led to his placement on the injured list as well, an ailment that had been bothering him for about a week OC Register states. Schanuel left the game against the Cubs in the sixth inning, raising further questions about how the team’s lineup will hold up moving forward.

The Angels are currently on shaky ground, having lost their last three series, which has caused them to slip in the AL Wild Card standings, now just two games ahead of the Oakland Athletics. Given these injuries, the remaining roster faces pressure during critical matchups, especially with their upcoming game against former Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom.

Pitching Rotation Challenges

Mederos has been trying to find his footing in the rotation, but recent performances have not been encouraging. With an ERA of 7.41 over his appearances this season and particularly disappointing outings against teams like the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the effects of the injury are compounded by these struggles MLB.com noted. This has left the Angels with an open slot for the No. 5 starter, an area of concern as Caden Dana and Sam Aldegheri have emerged as potential candidates to fill the gap.

Keeping an eye on the circumstances at play, fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting updates regarding Mederos, Fulmer, and Schanuel. With injuries piling up, the Angels will need all hands on deck to stave off the competition and make a push for the playoffs. The coming days are critical, and one can only hope that these talented players will find their way back onto the field sooner rather than later.