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Inks MiLB pact with Orioles The Orioles signed Crouse to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Crouse made just one appearance at Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels organization in 2025 before suffering an undisclosed injury and then getting released. It's unclear what his current health situation is. Crouse appeared in 25 games for the Halos in 2024, collecting a 2.84 ERA and 34:17 K:BB over 25.1 innings.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Halos The Angels released Crouse (undisclosed) on Sunday.

Impact After failing to win a spot in the Angels' Opening Day bullpen, Crouse began the season at Triple-A Salt Lake but seemed to suffer a significant injury while throwing just four pitches in his second appearance of the season Thursday. The Angels still haven't provided any details regarding Crouse's injury, but the fact that he's being released rather than placed on the big club's 60-day injured list likely hints that he's in line for an extended absence. Los Angeles selected the contract of right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks from Triple-A to replace Crouse on the 40-man roster.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Halos The Angels released Crouse (undisclosed) on Sunday.

Impact After failing to win a spot in the Angels' Opening Day bullpen, Crouse began the season at Triple-A Salt Lake but seemed to suffer a significant injury while throwing just four pitches in his second appearance of the season Thursday. The Angels still haven't provided any details regarding Crouse's injury, but the fact that he's being released rather than placed on the big club's 60-day injured list likely hints that he's in line for an extended absence. Los Angeles selected the contract of right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks from Triple-A to replace Crouse on the 40-man roster.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May be dealing with injury Crouse appeared to suffer an injury and departed Thursday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake after throwing four pitches, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Crouse entered the contest in the eighth inning and worked a 1-2 count on the only batter he faced before being pulled. The right-hander went down to a knee while waiting for a trainer to examine him on the mound, then walked off the field in apparent frustration after it was determined that his outing was over. The organization hasn't yet provided an update on Crouse, so it's not clear what caused his early exit Thursday. He logged 25 outings with the Angels last season, posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 34:17 K:BB over 25.1 innings, but he wasn't able to crack the Opening Day roster this year.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bid for Opening Day roster ends The Angels optioned Crouse to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Though he posted a tidy 2.84 ERA and 34 strikeouts over 25.1 innings out of the Angels bullpen in 2024, Crouse's poor spring looks to be the main reason why he was unable to break camp with the big club. Over his six Cactus League appearances spanning 4.2 innings, Crouse yielded five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven. He'll likely need to show improved control early on in the season at Salt Lake before receiving another look with the big club.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to Triple-A The Angels optioned Crouse to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Impact One day after being recalled from Triple-A, Crouse will head back to Salt Lake to make room in the bullpen for a fresher arm in lefty Jose Suarez, who was called up from the minors in a corresponding move. Crouse tossed 27 pitches and retired four hitters in his relief appearance in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers, allowing no runs on zero hits and two walks while striking out one.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday The Angels recalled Crouse from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was optioned to Salt Lake on Aug. 21, and he'll return to the big leagues after spending little more than the 15-day minimum in the minors. Crouse has been a solid bullpen piece for the Halos this year with a 3.00 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB over 24 innings.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Salt Lake The Angels optioned Crouse to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Crouse has done a solid job in the Angels' bullpen since being brought up from the minors in June, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 24 innings. However, he'll end up as the Halos' roster casualty as Johnny Cueto comes up from Triple-A to start Wednesday's game. Crouse also owns a 2.70 ERA at Salt Lake and could rejoin Los Angeles' bullpen down the stretch if he remains effective.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving in low-leverage role Crouse (4-0) earned the win over Seattle on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters over one scoreless inning.

Impact Crouse entered with the Mariners up 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning and threw 12 of his 15 pitches for strikes in a scoreless frame. The Angels then scored twice in the top of the eighth, putting the right-hander in line for the victory. Prior to his call-up June 21, Crouse last pitched in the majors in 2021, and he had struggled with injuries over his past two seasons. However, he's done well with Los Angeles, posting a 1.76 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB while compiling four wins over 15 appearances covering 15.1 frames.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE