MATTHEW LUGO NEWS

Out of Halos' lineup Lugo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics.

Impact After a stretch with five straight starts -- four of them coming in center field -- Lugo has now been on the bench twice in three games. It will be Kyren Paris in center field and batting ninth for the Angels in Thursday's series finale.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out of Halos' lineup Lugo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics.

Impact After a stretch with five straight starts -- four of them coming in center field -- Lugo has now been on the bench twice in three games. It will be Kyren Paris in center field and batting ninth for the Angels in Thursday's series finale.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Lugo isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact Prior to Tuesday's lineup card, Lugo had started in five consecutive games. In that stretch, he went 6-for-19 with a home run and two RBI. However, he struck out eight times and did not manage a walk in that frame. While the rookie has been hitting the ball well, he will get some rest Tuesday with Kyren Paris starting in center field.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Two extra-base hits Saturday Lugo went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Saturday's 11-9 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Lugo was in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, which includes him starting each of the last three contests in center field over Kyren Paris. Lugo has earned the opportunity, batting .381 with three homers and six RBI over his first eight major-league games. As long as he hits well, he should maintain a large share of playing time in the Angels' outfield, though Lugo's role could be reduced once Mike Trout (knee) is able to return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angels spoil Clayton Kershaw's season debut in 11-9 victory over Dodgers

Logan O’Hoppe, Taylor Ward and Matthew Lugo homered and the Los Angeles Angels spoiled Clayton Kershaw’s season debut, beating the Dodgers 11-9 on Saturday night to take the first...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen on same day as Clayton Kershaw's shaky debut

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5 DAYS AGO

Kochanowicz limits Dodgers, and Angels turn 5 double plays in 6-2 win in Freeway Series opener

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6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xander Bogaerts' 3-run homer in 1st inning propels Vásquez, Padres to 5-1 win over Angels

Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Randy Vásquez pitched six innings of four-hit ball in the San Diego Padres’ 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers off bench again Lugo hit a two-run home run as a pinch hitter in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.

Impact Lugo is already showing some talent off the bench -- he's homered twice as a pinch hitter in the last three days. All three of his major-league hits over five games have gone for extra bases (two homers, one triple), and he's added three RBI and four strikeouts. Lugo's carving out a part-time role in the outfield, having started two of the last four games. Both of his starts have come in left field, pushing Taylor Ward to designated hitter. The Angels' outfield has exclusively featured right-handed hitters, so it's unlikely a platoon situation develops, but Lugo's performance in a limited role could help him earn more looks.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench again Lugo hit a two-run home run as a pinch hitter in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.

Impact Lugo is already showing some talent off the bench -- he's homered twice as a pinch hitter in the last three days. All three of his major-league hits over five games have gone for extra bases (two homers, one triple), and he's added three RBI and four strikeouts. Lugo's carving out a part-time role in the outfield, having started two of the last four games. Both of his starts have come in left field, pushing Taylor Ward to designated hitter. The Angels' outfield has exclusively featured right-handed hitters, so it's unlikely a platoon situation develops, but Lugo's performance in a limited role could help him earn more looks.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis hits a 2-run walk-off homer to give Padres a 6-4 win over the Angels

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a two-run 430-foot walk-off homer to centerfield to give the San Diego Padres a comeback 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor Ward's grand slam caps 6-run ninth inning as the Angels beat the Padres 9-5

Taylor Ward hit a grand slam to cap a six-run ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 9-5

MAY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crushes pinch-hit home run Lugo went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.

Impact Lugo stepped up to the plate as a pinch hitter in the ninth and delivered a 421-foot solo homer run to left field. His first two major league hits have now been an RBI-triple and a solo home run in three games. It's still hard to envision Lugo carving out more consistent at-bats in the short term but he definitely made some noise this past weekend and could be afforded some extra looks.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Maverick Handley's first 2 career RBIs help Orioles past Angels 7-3 for series win

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MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First hit is RBI triple Lugo went 1-for-4 with an RBI triple in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact Lugo made his first career start Saturday, patrolling left field and batting ninth after making his major-league debut as a pinch runner Friday. The 24-year-old needed just two at-bats to deliver his first big-league hit, an RBI triple that stretched the Angels' lead to 4-0 in the fourth inning. It's unclear how much playing time Lugo will be able to carve out while the Angels contend with the absences of Mike Trout (knee) and Gustavo Campero (ankle). Given the team's abysmal offense from outfielders, the opportunity for Lugo to steal a job is there.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lugo delivers first MLB hit, helps lift Halos over Orioles ANAHEIM -- Some players go multiple seasons before hitting their first career triple. But Angels outfield prospect Matthew Lugo got it out o...

MAY 11 • MLB.COM

Matthew Lugo's RBI triple for his first major league hit propels Angels past Orioles, 5-2

Matthew Lugo got his first major league hit on an RBI triple in the fourth inning, and Jo Adell homered in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deadspin | Matthew Lugo likely to get longer look as Angels host Orioles Deadspin | Matthew Lugo likely to get longer look as Angels host Orioles

MAY 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Angels add prospect Lugo; Joyce has injury setback ANAHEIM -- The Angels made a slew of roster moves before Friday’s series opener against the Orioles, including calling up outfield prospect...

MAY 10 • MLB.COM

Heading to majors The Angels recalled Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Lugo wasn't able to make the Angels' Opening Day roster, but he's now on the 26-man roster following Gustavo Campero's placement on the 10-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation. Lugo was acquired by the Angels from the Red Sox in July, and in Triple-A this season he is slashing .212/.292/.364 with two stolen bases, 22 runs scored, four home runs and 18 RBI in 168 plate appearances. With Campero and Mike Trout (knee) both on the IL, Lugo should have an opportunity to see some playing time in the outfield as a defensive substitute for Kyren Paris, Taylor Ward and Jo Adell.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of Opening Day roster The Angels optioned Lugo to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact The Angels' recent history of aggressively promoting prospects coupled with the release of Mickey Moniak on Tuesday fueled speculation that Lugo might break camp with the big club, but Los Angeles instead elected to carry Kyren Paris as a fourth outfielder on the Opening Day roster. The 23-year-old shouldn't have to wait long to make his MLB debut, especially if he continues to produce well at the plate with Salt Lake early on in the season after he held his own during spring training. Though he struck out at 29.5 percent clip and had a 3.3 percent walk rate over 61 plate appearances in the Cactus League, Lugo hit .293 with seven extra-base hits (four doubles, three triples) and two stolen bases.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak released by Angels after winning in salary arbitration

Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million...

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks healthy for spring Lugo (hand) will start in left field and bat fifth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Lugo didn't play after Aug. 2 this past season due to a hand injury, but he received an invitation to big-league spring training and hasn't shown any signs of being limited during camp. He'll be playing in his fourth Cactus League game Thursday after going 4-for-9 with an RBI through his first three contests. The 23-year-old outfielder is one of the Angels' top prospects, but he has yet to make his MLB debut and doesn't appear to be a serious candidate for the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE