JUNE 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Notes: Heaney's heater; Rendon bats lefty ANAHEIM -- Lost in the shuffle of Shohei Ohtani launching a 470-foot homer as part of a five-homer game for the Angels in their 8-1 win over...
Juan Lagares - Out of Wednesday's lineup Lagares is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Lagares started the past seven games and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Taylor Ward will shift to center field while Kean Wong receives the start in right.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adalberto Mondesi - Took batting practice Tuesday Mondesi (hamstring) took batting practice and did some other work Tuesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Manager Mike Matheny said Mondesi appeared to be moving well. As critical as the young shortstop's absence is, the Royals will surely exercise caution in timing his return from his second IL stint of the season.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Edward Olivares - Optioned to Triple-A The Royals optioned Olivares to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
Impact The 25-year-old went 1-for-7 with two strikeouts after being recalled June 6, and he now returns to the minors to get more consistent playing time. Olivares appears to have quite a fluid role in the organization, as this is his second time being optioned in the last week.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Hernández - Recalled by Royals The Royals recalled Hernandez to the big-league roster Wednesday.
Impact The righty has struggled considerably in four relief appearances this season, having allowed multiple runs in three of his four appearances en route to a 8.22 ERA. In his only scoreless outing, Hernandez walked three batters without recording an out. Regardless, he's being called upon once again to provide some added bullpen depth.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani making bid for 20-20 season There is seemingly nothing that Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani cannot do. Every time he sets foot on the diamond, either as a hi...
JUNE 9, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Justin Upton - Belts 14th home run Upton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Royals.
Impact Upton was the fourth Angels hitter to homer off Kris Bubic Tuesday, taking him deep with two outs in the fourth inning. Upton has been on a tear recently with four long balls and four doubles in his current six-game hitting streak. The 33-year-old is slashing .228/.312/.500 with 14 home runs, second on the team behind Shohei Ohtani. In addition, he has 29 RBI, 29 runs and a pair of steals in 205 plate appearances.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
