DAVID FLETCHER NEWS

Davidson earns 1st Angels win, beats slumping Twins 4-2

Tucker Davidson pitched six innings of four-hit ball for his first Angels victory, Luis Rengifo had a two-run double and Los Angeles won back-to-back series for the first time in t...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Urshela, Mahle power Twins to 4-0 victory over Angels

Gio Urshela had his 11th home run of the season among his three hits, Tyler Mahle pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Getting look as leadoff hitter Fletcher will start at second base and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Fletcher will stick atop the lineup for the third consecutive contest, with the Angels facing off against one right-hander (James Kaprielian) and two lefties (Cole Irvin and JP Sears) during that stretch. Though he'll be occupying second base Wednesday, Fletcher looks like he could see more playing time down the stretch at shortstop, a position in which the Angels have struggled to extract production from Andrew Velazquez. Fletcher could be a decent source of batting average, runs and steals if he ends up getting an extended run as the Angels' table setter.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics host the Angels on 3-game home slide

The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels looking to stop a three-game home slide

AUGUST 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up

Jesse Winker hit a grand slam, Marco Gonzales struck out seven and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 as Shohei Ohtani received a visit from trainers and continue...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Collects two hits, homer Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 7-1 win against the Mariners in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Fletcher launched a two-run homer to left field off Seattle starter Chris Flexen in the sixth inning and singled home another run in the ninth. The 28-year-old had sat out the last two games due to a foot injury on the heels of missing over two months as a result of a hip injury but appears to be healthy now. Fletcher is slashing .220/.270/.424 with two long balls, six runs and eight RBI in 21 contests. He has yet to attempt a stolen base after recording 15 thefts last year.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in nightcap Fletcher (foot) is in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners.

Impact Fletcher injured his foot when he was struck by a pitch in Thursday's game, and he wound up sitting out Friday's contest and the first game of the twin bill. He is ready to return to action, though, and will play shortstop and hit seventh Saturday night.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detmers, Fletcher help Angels split DH with M's; Moniak hurt

Reid Detmers pitched seven smooth innings, Mickey Moniak hit his second home run in three days before getting injured, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-1...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting afternoon game Fletcher (foot) remains on the bench for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against Seattle.

Impact Previous reports indicated that Fletcher would return from his sore foot Saturday, but that evidently won't be happening until the nightcap. Luis Rengifo will be the second baseman in the afternoon contest.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels blow late lead, rally in 10th for 4-3 win over M's

Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly scored Magneuris Sierra in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels blew a three-run lead late before pulling out a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Expected back Saturday Fletcher, who is not in Friday's lineup, is dealing with a sore foot but is expected to be OK for Saturday's game, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Fletcher was out of Thursday's lineup but then got hit on the foot by a pitch in a pinch-hit situation. Phil Gosselin got the start in his absence Friday.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Fletcher is not in Friday's lineup against the Mariners.

Impact Fletcher wasn't in Thursday's lineup either but he appeared off the bench. Luis Rengifo will start at the keystone while Phil Gosselin starts at the hot corner.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Fletcher is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fletcher is 5-for-17 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and three runs in five games since returning from the injured list, and he'll take a seat Sunday for the third time in the Angels' past five contests. Luis Rengifo and Andrew Velazquez will start at second base and shortstop Thursday.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats first homer Tuesday Fletcher went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Oakland.

Impact Fletcher has been hurt most of the season, so Tuesday was only his 18th game. He led off the home half of the first inning with a solo shot to left field, giving the Angels an early lead that they did not relinquish. The long ball was Fletcher's first of the season, and he's slashing a meager .212/.255/.385 over 55 plate appearances. However, he's shown promising signs since returning from the injured list, going 5-for-14 with three extra-base hits across four games.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fletcher's leadoff homer propels Angels to 3-1 win over A's

David Fletcher hit a leadoff homer, José Suarez didn’t allow an earned run in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-1

AUGUST 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Can Castillo help Mariners shake long postseason drought?

The Seattle Mariners’ postseason drought has stretched on for two decades

AUGUST 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Duran rallies Rangers past Angels despite immaculate inning

Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run double in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Angels 5-2 despite Los Angeles starter Reid Detmers throwing an immaculate inning

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Sits again Sunday Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Fletcher will cede his spot in the middle infield to Andrew Velazquez for the second game in a row, despite having gone 4-for-10 with two doubles in his first three contests since returning from the 60-day injured list. Considering Velazquez has produced a lowly .487 OPS over 257 plate appearances this season, Fletcher looks like the better bet to ultimately emerge as the preferred option in the middle infield alongside Luis Rengifo.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani homers early, Angels rally late to beat Rangers 9-7

Shohei Ohtani hit an early three-run homer, and Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher each had a two-run double during a five-run eighth inning that rallied the Los Angeles Angels past t...

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Not in Saturday's lineup Fletcher isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fletcher started the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double and a strikeout. Luis Rengifo is shifting to second base while Andrew Velazquez starts at shortstop.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers capitalize on LA miscues, beat struggling Angels 7-2

Martin Perez worked seven strong innings, Adolis Garcia, Ezequiel Duran and Jonah Heim had RBI doubles and the Texas Rangers broke open a close game in the ninth inning and won con...

JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Smacks double in return Fletcher (hip) went 1-for-3 with a double in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Fletcher missed almost three months after undergoing adductor muscle surgery on both legs. He started at second base and moved to shortstop mid-game as part of a defensive realignment. The 28-year-old infielder is hitting .171 in 15 games this year, adding three doubles, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored. He may be eased back into action, but it's likely he takes on a fairly regular role within the next week.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani fans 11, but Seager, Lowe lead Texas to 2-0 win

Nathaniel Lowe homered and tripled, and Corey Seager had an RBI double among his three hits off Shohei Ohtani in the Texas Rangers’ 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated, starting Thursday Fletcher (hip) was activated from the 60-day injured list and will start at second base Thursday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has been sidelined since early May after undergoing surgery on the adductor muscles in both legs, but he's ready to rejoin the Halos after going 7-for-32 over a nine-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake. Fletcher should have an everyday role in the middle infield now that he's healthy, and his first big-league start in nearly three months will come at the keystone.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers visit the Angels to open 4-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers to start a four-game series

JULY 28, 2022 • Associated Press