Updates on Angels' injured pitchers
Four Los Angeles Angels pitchers are progressing in their recoveries from various injuries. Ben Joyce completed a successful rehab appearance, while Alek Manoah is set to begin his rehab assignment. Kirby Yates and others are also advancing in their return timelines.
- ▪Ben Joyce pitched a clean inning in his first rehab appearance with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, striking out one and not allowing a run.
- ▪Joyce is recovering from a torn labrum and reported his shoulder feels great, with his fastball reaching 97 to 101 mph.
- ▪Alek Manoah is scheduled to start a rehab assignment after recovering from a fingernail injury that began when he dropped a weight on his finger.
- ▪Manoah said the nail eventually fell off and caused issues with secondary pitches, but he now feels good and can throw up to 90 pitches.
- ▪Kirby Yates is recovering from left knee inflammation and is progressing in his rehab process.
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