{"id":719247,"date":"2026-06-06T23:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T23:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/719247\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T23:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T23:48:19","slug":"angels-announce-several-roster-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/719247\/","title":{"rendered":"Angels Announce Several Roster Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Angels made several roster decisions ahead of Saturday\u2019s matchup against the Dodgers. First baseman Nolan Schanuel<\/a> is back from the IL. Outfielder Jorge Soler<\/a> heads to the IL with an oblique strain. The club selected the contract of outfielder Gustavo Campero<\/a>, then put him on the IL with a broken hand. Catcher Omar Martinez<\/a> was designated for assignment.<\/p>\n

The Soler move is retroactive to June 4. He was scratched on Friday with what was initially believed to be a hip injury. Instead, it\u2019s an oblique issue. Soler has been mediocre at the plate through 58 games. The veteran has a 95 wRC+ across 243 plate appearances. Soler struggled mightily in May, posting a .571 OPS. He was off to a strong start in June, going 4-for-11 with two extra-base hits in a series against the Rockies.<\/p>\n

Schanuel had slightly more than a minimum stay on the IL with an ankle injury. He should step back in as the club\u2019s everyday first baseman. Schanuel hasn\u2019t shown the on-base skills he\u2019s had in previous seasons, walking at a career-low 6.3% clip. His .313 OBP is more than 30 points below his career mark.<\/p>\n

Vaughn Grissom has stepped in at first base in Schanuel\u2019s stead and played well. The former big-name prospect has slashed a respectable .246\/.325\/.410 in 40 games. He\u2019s striking out just 11% of the time, while walking at a 9% rate. Grissom has been particularly effective in games he\u2019s played first base, delivering a .988 OPS in 62 plate appearances. Grissom has also played second and third base this year. He might not have a permanent defensive position, but he\u2019s earned regular playing time.<\/p>\n

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