George Klassen - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Rookie Klassen learns important lesson in limiting damage ANAHEIM -- Coming off his best career start that saw him allow just one hit over seven scoreless innings against the Astros, rookie right-ha...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Messick throws 6 strong innings and Hedges hits 2-run homer as Guardians beat Angels 4-2

Parker Messick pitched six innings of one-run ball and Austin Hedges hit a two-run homer in the Cleveland Guardians’ 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Decent despite loss Klassen (2-2) took the loss against Cleveland on Monday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 5.1 innings.

Impact Klassen didn't have good control, as he threw only 54 of 90 pitches for strikes and walked three batters. Nonetheless, he kept the Angels in the game by holding the Guardians without an extra-base hit while falling two outs shy of a quality start. Klassen began his MLB career in poor fashion by giving up six earned runs over 4.2 frames across his first two appearances, but he's been much better since, yielding only five earned runs in his past four outings spanning 22.1 innings. That's brought his season ERA down to a respectable 3.67, but the right-hander still has a poor 1.63 WHIP and an ominous 24:21 K:BB across 27 innings overall. Klassen will almost certainly need to bring his walk rate down to experience prolonged MLB success, and he'll look to show growth in that area in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to be a home matchup against the Yankees.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians visit the Angels on 3-game road win streak

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Los Angeles Angels aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Should the Angels Spend Big on Freddy Peralta or Casey Mize in 2027 Free Agency? Thanks to the early emergence of Walbert Urena and George Klassen, the future of the Angels rotation is looking better than it has in years....

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

George Klassen's Breakout: The Secret Behind the Angels Rookie's Dominant August While the Angels have continued to navigate an up and down second half, one of the organization's brightest developments has been the emerge...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

George Klassen's impressive start against the Astros might have forced Angels into 6-man rotation In just his fifth career start, George Klassen might have just stamped his spot in the rotation in the nick of time. The 24-year-old righty...

3 DAYS AGO • HALOHANGOUT.COM

George Klassen Dominates Again: Why the Angels Rebuild Is Gaining Serious Momentum Any successful rebuild begins with a young, potent rotation. After last night's dominant start against the Houston Astros, Angels rookie Geo...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Sharp again in win Klassen (2-1) allowed one hit and three walks while striking out seven over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Impact Klassen put together a strong and efficient performance, getting through the seven frames on 86 pitches (54 strikes). He's allowed just three runs across 17 innings over three starts since he entered the Angels' rotation earlier in August. On the year, he's at a 3.74 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB through 21.2 innings. He's still walking too many batters generally, which invites the risk of regression. Klassen will look to keep his strong performances rolling on the road versus the Rangers over the weekend, assuming he stays in the rotation over Ryan Johnson when Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) is activated from the 60-day injured list.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros start 3-game series at home against the Angels

The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels to start a three-game series

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

George Klassen just made his case for the Angels' 2027 rotation even stronger Angels pitcher George Klassen just had the best start of his career against the Rangers, and is emerging as a potential option to replace Jo...

AUGUST 15 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Deadspin | Mike Trout's 3 hits help Angels' George Klassen get first career win Deadspin | Mike Trout's 3 hits help Angels' George Klassen get first career win

AUGUST 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Earns first win, quality start Klassen (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits, one walk and one hit batsman while striking out five over six innings to earn the win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Klassen has looked much sharper during his second stint in the majors, allowing just three runs over 10 innings across two starts, though he has an 8:5 K:BB in that span. The right-hander could have a chance to start regularly down the stretch if he can build off his first career quality start, though he'll have to compete with Ryan Johnson for the last spot in the rotation when Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) is activated. Klassen is at a 5.52 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 14:15 K:BB through 14.2 innings across four starts, but his numbers are still skewed by his two poor outings in April. He's tentatively lined up for a road start in Houston next week.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Klassen picks up first MLB win as Angels beat Rangers ANAHEIM -- Right-hander George Klassen displayed why he’s considered such a highly touted pitching prospect, as he delivered the best outing...

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Mike Trout leads offense and George Klassen earns 1st MLB win as Angels top Rangers 5-2

Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angele...

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels square off against the Texas Rangers Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers on Wednesday

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Zach Neto keys early rally, Angels snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Rangers

Zach Neto had an RBI single and scored during the Angels’ three-run third inning, and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Handed another start Klassen is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers at Angel Stadium.

Impact After spending the past four months in the minors, Klassen was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake last week when the Angels had an opening in the rotation after dealing Jose Soriano the Blue Jays prior to the trade deadline. He made his third start of the season with the Angels on Friday in Miami, taking a no-decision while striking out three and allowing one earned run on four hits and four walks in four innings. Klassen may need a better showing during his upcoming turn through the rotation to ensure he receives additional starts with the Angels, who will soon get some reinforcement with Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) nearing a return from the 60-day injured list. Once Kikuchi is activated, the Angels will likely have only one rotation spot available for Klassen and Ryan Johnson.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses four innings in no-decision Klassen did not factor into Friday's decision against Miami, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out three across four innings.

Impact Klassen was promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of Friday's start, his first major-league outing since April 11 and third of the season. He failed to make it through three innings in each of his first two starts, giving up seven runs (six earned) across those two outings. Klassen was better in Friday's appearance, limiting the Marlins to just one run, though he ran up his pitch count to 83 while tossing 46 strikes, and he recorded only nine first-pitch strikes to 20 batters. He's expected to take a couple more turns in the rotation, at least until Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) is cleared to return from his rehab assignment. Klassen is tentatively lined up to face the Rangers at home next week.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Officially promoted Friday The Angels recalled Klassen from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Klassen is making the start Friday against the Marlins. He opened the season in the Halos' rotation but was hammered for seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and 10 walks with six strikeouts across 4.2 innings spanning two starts before he was dispatched to Salt Lake. The 24-year-old right-hander pitched to a 3.96 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 88:46 K:BB across 19 starts at Triple-A.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

George Klassen Looks Ready for MLB Debut After Dominant Triple-A Stretch After a dominant month of July in Triple-A, George Klassen will have another opportunity to prove he belongs in the Angels' rotation. The ha...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

Marlins take on the Angels in first of 3-game series

The Miami Marlins open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Set to start Friday The Angels will recall Klassen from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Friday's game against the Marlins, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Klassen gave up six earned runs in just 4.2 innings across his first two big-league outings back in April. However, he's been performing much better in the minors recently, posting a 1.93 ERA. 1.02 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB in 18.2 frames over his last three starts. He'll now be granted another opportunity with the big club and will match up against a Miami offense that's posted just a .654 OPS since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Klassen deals 7 scoreless innings in latest strong start at Triple-A George Klassen may have had a rough introduction to the Majors earlier this year, but he's still showing at Triple-A why his right arm holds...

JULY 2 • MLB.COM

Angels RHP Kochanowicz to have Tommy John surgery; 3B Yoán Moncada to have surgery on right knee

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz needs Tommy John surgery, the team said Tuesday, and the 25-yeaer-old right-hander is expected to be sidelined through the 2027 season

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

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