JARED WALSH NEWS

On bench Saturday Walsh will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact It's been a rough season for Walsh, who recovered from thoracic outlet surgery only to miss most of the first two months with headaches and insomnia. In 24 games since his return to action, he's hit a miserable .111/.243/.175, including a 2-for-36 run thus far in June. Brandon Drury will be Saturday's first baseman.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid struggles Walsh isn't in the Angels' lineup Thursday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Walsh has been ice-cold at the plate this season and hasn't logged a hit since June 2. Gio Urshela will take over in Walsh's place and bat fifth as the Angels look to get some offensive production out of their first baseman.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to lineup Friday Walsh was added to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walsh had originally been slated to ride the pine for a second straight day, but he'll be pressed into action after Gio Urshela (back) got scratched. Walsh has gone 6-for-41 (.146) with 17 strikeouts in 18 games for the Angels since he missed the first several weeks of the season due to migraines and insomnia.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Friday Walsh is absent from the lineup again Friday versus the Mariners.

Impact Walsh was also a bench player for the Angels in Thursday's series finale against the Cubs and struck out as a pinch-hitter. He has struggled to a .146/.327/.220 slash line with zero home runs through 18 games (52 plate appearances) this season. Gio Urshela is starting at first base Friday.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid struggles Walsh is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Cubs.

Impact Brandon Drury will play first base and bat cleanup with Luis Rengifo covering second base and hitting seventh. Walsh missed the first several weeks of the 2023 season due to migraines and has slashed just .150/.333/.225 with zero home runs in 17 games (51 plate appearances) since being activated May 20.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Walsh isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Walsh's hitting woes on the year will cost him another start at first base Tuesday. Gio Urshela will take over in Walsh's place and bat seventh.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Walsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walsh has a .569 OPS in 14 games since coming off the injured list May 20, and he'll sit Sunday despite the fact righty J.P. France is starting for Houston. Brandon Drury will shift to first base while Luis Rengifo starts at the keystone.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two doubles in win Walsh went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the White Sox.

Impact Walsh's two-run double in the third inning was his first extra-base hit through 11 games this season. He'd add a second double later in the game, giving him his first multi-hit and multi-RBI game of the year as well. The 29-year-old first-baseman has gotten off to a slow start since rejoining the Angels, slashing .185/.353/.259 with three runs scored and four RBI while easing back into an everyday role.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Walsh is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Since returning from a season-opening stint on the injured list May 20, Walsh has gone just 2-for-18 with a 6:8 BB:K over his first eight games with the Angels. While the Angels aren't expected to pull the plug on him as their primary first baseman, the lefty-hitting Walsh could be limited to a strong-side platoon role, and he may sit against select right-handers, too. He finds himself on the bench Monday against righty Michael Kopech, with Brandon Drury filling in for him at first base.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid struggles Walsh is not in the lineup Friday night against the Marlins.

Impact Walsh has gone 2-for-15 (.133) with zero extra-base hits since being activated May 20 from a several-week stint on the injured list for insomnia and migraines. Brandon Drury is playing first base and batting fifth for the Angels on Friday versus Miami.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plates one in season debut Walsh (head) went 0-for-4 with one RBI in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Walsh wasn't able to get a hit in his season debut, but he had a productive groundout to get the Angels on the board in the fourth inning. The 29-year-old should be a candidate for at least a strong-side platoon role at first base now that he's recovered from a bout with migraines and insomnia. His return could mean a reduced role for players like Brandon Drury and Gio Urshela as the Angels work on getting their infield sorted out, though there's an opening at third base with Anthony Rendon (groin) out.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walsh returns after neurological-related absence ANAHEIM -- It was a tough and oftentimes confusing road for Jared Walsh, but the first baseman was back in the lineup and starting at first...

MAY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Comes off injured list Saturday Walsh (head) was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Angels on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walsh has missed the entirety of the 2023 campaign while dealing with insomnia and migraines. The power-hitting first baseman should see the majority of reps at first base, and while he struggled in 2022, he has enough pop in his left-handed bat to potentially provide some production for fantasy rosters in 2023.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' Jared Walsh in line to make season debut vs. Twins First baseman Jared Walsh could make his season debut on Saturday night when the Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota Twins in Anaheim, Cal...

MAY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Good chance to return Saturday Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters that Walsh (head) could be activated off the injured list before Saturday's game against the Giants if all goes well Friday, Rhett Bollinge...

Impact Nevin told reporters earlier in the week that Walsh is directing the pace of his return, and the 29-year-old has performed well in his rehab assignment in Triple-A with a .500 average and 1.343 OPS over 20 at-bats. Walsh will likely see a good amount of time on the field once he's activated, but the Angels might take some early precautions with Walsh after he missed the first six-plus weeks of the 2023 campaign.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday The Angels will decide if Walsh (head) will be activated from the injured list after Friday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Walsh has directed the pace of his return in the advanced stages of the process, and he reportedly wants to play consecutive games at first base. He'll do that Thursday and Friday, and then it will be determined if he is ready to be activated from the injured list. Since beginning a rehab assignment with Salt Lake on May 12, Walsh has hit .412 with one home run, four RBI and four runs scored across 22 plate appearances.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing Triple-A rehab Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters Monday that Walsh (head) feels good about his improved timing in his three rehab games for Triple-A Salt Lake, and that the team will "leav...

Impact Walsh has gone 3-for-8 thus far in his rehab games with Salt Lake with a .958 OPS. The 29-year-old has missed all of 2023 while dealing with insomnia and migraines. Walsh has a chance to return to the Los Angeles lineup this week, but Nevin's statement makes it clear there's no clear timetable for when he'll be back on the diamond at the major-league level.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws two walks in rehab debut Walsh (head) went 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts in a rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Migraines and insomnia had prevented Walsh from playing baseball until Friday, so the fact that the was able to see four plate appearances in his first action of the season was a significant positive step for him. The first baseman is expected to remain with Salt Lake at least throughout the weekend, though he could need a longer rehab stint depending on how his first few games go. Walsh may also be worked into the lineup gradually upon his return to the big club, as Gio Urshela has been hitting well while serving as the Angels' primary third baseman over the past several weeks.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Friday Walsh (head) will receive his last treatment Thursday, and he's set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact The Angels will evaluated a possible return for Walsh after three games in Triple-A, but he may need a longer rehab according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. The left-handed hitter has missed all of the 2023 season because of recurring migraines, and he will now have a chance to hit near the middle of the Angels' order against right-handed pitching in the coming weeks -- if not days.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing live pitching soon Walsh (head) could be cleared to face live pitching soon, Taylor Arrey of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Walsh was able to incorporate more on-the-field workouts at Angel Stadium pregame Sunday. While there's no definitive date when he will face live pitching, it sounds like it should be in the coming days. Walsh is working his way back from recurring headaches which landed him on the injured list just before the season. It's possible he'll return before the end of the month, although there's not a clear timetable yet.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'It's been hell': Angels' Jared Walsh opens up about neurological issues Walsh stepped away from baseball: “For the longevity of my career and reclaiming my life back, it was a decision I felt like I had to make.”

MAY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could begin rehab assignment soon Walsh (head) is getting closer to a return and could begin a rehab assignment soon, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The Angels are discussing just what kind of rehab assignment Walsh would begin with, as he could head out to a minor-league level or take live at-bats with the team in Anaheim. Either way it's great news for Walsh as he gets closer to returning from the recurring headaches that have sidelined him throughout the 2023 season. It's very possible the 30-year-old could be playing in games for the Angels by the end of May.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still no timetable for return Angels general manager Perry Minasian told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Cardinals that Walsh (head) continues to make improvement, but there's no timeline for a retu...

Impact Walsh was cleared to resume some baseball activities, but is still unable to ramp up enough to begin a minor-league rehab assignment at this stage. Because the left-handed hitter has missed so much time, he'll likely need a lengthy stint in minor-league games before he can return to action. Once Walsh is healthy, he should see the majority of playing time at first base, but there's no guarantee of that happening in the near future.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Close to starting baseball activity Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday that Walsh has made progress in his bouts with headaches and insomnia and is about to start baseball activities, MLB.com report...

Impact The team isn't providing a target date for Walsh's return from the 10-day injured list, but once resumes activities, he'll likely ramp up for several days before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. Walsh still seems to have an outside chance of being reinstated from the IL before the end of April, but an early May return is probably a more likely outcome. In the meantime, the Angels are expected to get by with Gio Urshela and Jake Lamb as their primary options at first base.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes treatment Walsh (head) completed his treatment for insomnia and headaches Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Angels manager Phil Nevin said the team will start ramping Walsh up soon, and more information regarding a return timeline should come by the middle of next week. Walsh went on the IL just before Opening Day and has yet to play in a game this season, but he has been swinging a bat since April 3.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE