Impact Thaiss has appeared in five games for the Angels this season (starting three), going 2-for-10 with a pair of runs scored. He'll move to Los Angeles' satellite camp with the team shaving its roster size down to 28.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
MATT THAISS #34 - CATCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
1 HR •
16 RBI •
.218 AVG
1 HR
16 RBI
.218 AVG
Moved to alternate camp Thaiss was optioned to the team's alternate camp site Thursday.
Astros outlast Angels 6-5 in 11; Ohtani has arm discomfort
Alex Bregman had an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 3, 2020 • Associated Press
Angels recover after giving up late lead, beat Astros in 10
AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press
Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10
The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston AstrosAUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press
Ruled out for Opening Day Rendon (oblique) won't play Opening Day against the Athletics on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rendon's status heading into the start of the regular season has been uncertain while he's dealing with oblique tightness, but manager Joe Maddon confirmed Wednesday that he won't be ready for Opening Day. Maddon said that he could miss "a couple" of games but is still uncertain about a potential trip to the injured list. David Fletcher and Matt Thaiss could see increased roles in Rendon's absence.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out for exhibition finale Manager Joe Maddon said Rendon (oblique) will sit out Wednesday's exhibition finale against the Padres, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maddon termed Rendon as day-to-day while the third baseman continues to deal with oblique tightness, leaving his availability up in the air for Friday's season opener against the Athletics. If Rendon is on the bench for Opening Day or is forced to the injured list as a result of the oblique issue, David Fletcher and Matt Thaiss would be the next men up for reps at the hot corner.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Confirms positive COVID-19 test Thaiss told reporters Thursday that his late arrival to summer camp was due to a positive test for the coronavirus in June, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Thaiss noted that he was asymptomatic during the length of his self-quarantine, but it took nearly 30 days for him to register negative tests at least 24 hours apart. That kept him from reporting to summer camp until July 12, and the reserve infielder has been attempting to make up for lost time since. While Thaiss indicated that he was very limited in terms of baseball activity while isolated in his apartment, he also expressed optimism about his ability to be ready to play by Opening Day. The 25-year-old is expected to serve primarily as a backup to Albert Pujols at first base this season.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Thaiss joins camp after recovery from COVID Angels infielder Matt Thaiss said Thursday he tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-June and was fortunately asymptomatic, but it’s the reason...
JULY 16, 2020 • MLB.COM
Angels News: Matt Thaiss confirms coronavirus diagnosis After making his debut in summer camp, Los Angeles Angels infielder Matt Thaiss confirms that he was delayed due to contracting the coronavi...
JULY 16, 2020 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Angels Baseball: Matt Thaiss reports to summer camp After missing the first several days of summer camp, Los Angeles Angels' utility-man Matt Thaiss has reported to the team's training facilit...
JULY 13, 2020 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Thaiss homers, drives in 3 to lead Angels over Tigers 6-1
Thaiss homers, drives in 3 to lead Angels over Tigers 6-1JULY 31, 2019 • FOX SPORTS
Thaiss hits walk-off HR, Angels avoid 4-game sweep by O's
Matt Thaiss hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Balt...JULY 29, 2019 • FOX SPORTS
