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Cubs open 3-game series against the Angels

The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Isaac Paredes' late 2-RBI double lifts the Astros past the Angels 9-7 in disappointing debut by Imai

Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking two-RBI double with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Houston Astros to a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday despite a disappoint...

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Making first start Monday Johnson is slated to make his first MLB start in Monday's game against the Astros in Houston, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Last spring, Johnson -- a second-round pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft -- bypassed a minor-league assignment and began his professional career as a member of the Angels bullpen, but he struggled over his 14 appearances before being optioned to High-A Tri-City in early May. He transitioned back into a starting role at Tri-City and finished with a 1.88 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 65:10 K:BB in 57.1 innings, allowing him to enter his second big-league camp with some momentum. Sporting an improved changeup this spring, Johnson collected a 3.05 ERA and 20.5 K-BB% over 20.2 innings in the Cactus League to secure a spot in the Los Angeles rotation. The 23-year-old's lack of track record at the big-league level makes it difficult to include him in fantasy lineups with much confidence early on, but his strong finish to 2025 and his outstanding spring should at least be enough for managers to keep him on their radars.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

These are the biggest lingering roster questions for the Angels before Opening Day TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Opening Day roster for the Angels became a little clearer on Friday, as right-handers Ryan Johnson and Jack Kochanowicz...

MARCH 20 • MLB.COM

To make Opening Day roster Johnson was informed Friday that he has made the Angels' Opening Day roster, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Johnson has been making a strong case to not only make the big-league roster but also be part of the Halos' rotation. While he'll be part of the roster, his exact role remains uncertain. He and Jack Kochanowicz, who will also make the Opening Day roster, had seemingly been competing for the fifth spot in the rotation. But with Alek Manoah struggling and Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) battling injury, there is a path for both to serve as starters.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Great in latest bid for rotation Johnson allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a Grapefruit League start against Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson got through four scoreless frames before the Brewers tagged him for a run on a walk, a wild pitch and a single in the fifth. Overall, Johnson threw 49 of 73 pitches for strikes and topped out at 95.7 mph on his fastball. The 2024 second-round draft pick has put together a nice spring, posting a 3.78 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB across 16.2 innings spanning five appearances (including two starts). With Alek Manoah struggling mightily to the tune of a 9.39 ERA and 2.41 WHIP this spring, Johnson has a chance to claim a spot in the Angels' Opening Day rotation should Manoah fail to break camp with the big club. In that scenario, Jack Kochanowicz -- who has also had a good spring -- appears to be Johnson's biggest competition for the role. Speaking of the two hurlers Wednesday, coach Kurt Suzuki said, "We've we got good problems. We've got to make tough decisions. Those two guys have been pitching unbelievable this whole spring. Kudos to them," per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out for rotation bid Johnson is in the conversation for a starting spot in the Angels' rotation, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Alek Manoah and (to a lesser extent) Grayson Rodriguez struggling this spring, there is some uncertainty at the back end of the Angels' rotation. Should Manoah and/or Rodriguez not be part of the Opening Day starting staff, Johnson is one of several pitchers (including Jack Kochanowicz, George Klassen and Mitch Farris) who could be considered for a rotation role. Johnson got a look in the majors last season and struggled with a 7.36 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB over 14.2 innings across 14 relief appearances, and he ended the campaign in High-A ball. However, he's one of the organization's top prospects and has pitched pretty well this spring, posting a 4.63 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB over 11.2 frames. Johnson is still probably a longshot to break camp with the big club, but it's worth noting that he's still in big-league camp with Opening Day just 10 days away.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

The Angels prospect who could just save the rotation in 2026 just needs a chance When the Angels broke Spring Training last season, one of the most surpising additions to their roster was Ryan Johnson. After being selecte...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Angels Prospect Update: Nelson Rada's getting rave reviews, Ryan Johnson's back Bryce Teodosio and Víctor Mederos are making their presences known for the Los Angeles Angels right now, despite even their most ardent fans...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Sent down to High-A The Angels optioned Johnson to High-A Tri-City on Friday.

Impact The decision to let Johnson pitch in the majors before playing in a minor-league game hasn't quite turned out the way the Angels had hoped, as the 22-year-old righty owns a miserable 7.36 ERA and 1.98 WHIP through 14.2 innings. He'll now look to hone his craft in the lower levels of the Angels' farm system and could potentially be stretched out as a starter. Shaun Anderson was selected from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill the void in Los Angeles' bullpen.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays rally from 4 runs down to beat Angels 8-5, avoid series sweep

Anthony Santander hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Toronto’s four-run sixth inning, and the Blue Jays snapped their four-game losing streak with an 8-5 victory over the Los An...

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

O'Hoppe and Moncada deliver in Angels' big 8th-inning rally for 8-3 victory over Blue Jays

Logan O’Hoppe drove in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Yoán Moncada followed with a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3...

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Riley Greene homers twice during eight-run ninth inning to lead Tigers to 9-1 win over Angels

Riley Greene homered to open the ninth inning and capped an eight-run outburst with a three-run shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 9-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz delivers an RBI single in his MLB debut against the Rangers

Rookie Nick Kurtz needed just one plate appearance for his first major league hit and first RBI

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Nick Kurtz, No. 4 overall draft pick last year, likely to make big league debut for A's on Wednesday

A first baseman from Wake Forest, Nick Kurtz was selected fourth overall in last year’s amateur draft and signed for a $7 million bonus

APRIL 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Back from paternity leave The Angels activated Johnson (personal) from the paternity list Monday.

Impact Johnson was away for the weekend series against the Guardians, but he will rejoin the bullpen ahead of the Angels' series against the Rays that begins Tuesday. Michael Darrell-Hicks was sent down to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels call up No. 2 prospect Caden Dana The Los Angeles Angels recalled right-handed pitcher Caden Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.In a corresponding move, right-handed pitc...

APRIL 5, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Placed on paternity list The Angels placed Johnson on the paternity list Friday.

Impact Johnson will be allowed to miss up to three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Caden Dana will come up from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill the open spot in Los Angeles' bullpen.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels score 3 in the 10th inning and 3 in the 11th for a 9-7 victory over the Cardinals

Kyren Paris hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, Yoan Moncada followed with a two-run double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Paris and Trout help Angels beat Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings

Kyren Paris hit a tying triple in the seventh inning, Nolan Schanuel gave Los Angeles its first lead with a grounder in the 10th and the Angels held off the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects first career save Johnson earned the save in Monday's 5-4 win in extras at St. Louis, allowing an unearned run on one hit. He struck out one.

Impact The 22-year-old rookie was called upon in the 10th inning to secure the victory and accomplished the task on 20 pitches, 13 of which were strikes. Johnson, the 74th overall pick in the 2024, allowed the automatic runner to score via a sacrifice fly but otherwise looked the part of a high-leverage reliever in this outing. However, save chances will likely be rare for Johnson as the Angels' usual closer, Kenley Jansen, pitched in back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday and was given a breather.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With Ryan Johnson, Will Angels' Aggressive Pitching Approach Finally Pay Off? The Angels have had a spotty recent record with pushing young pitchers to the big leagues. Will Ryan Johnson be any different?

MARCH 28, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Johnson shows veteran composure in historic MLB debut CHICAGO -- As Ryan Johnson finished getting ready in the bullpen ahead of his highly anticipated MLB debut, he walked out onto a Major Leagu...

MARCH 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

Burke stars as Venable gets 1st win with the White Sox in an 8-1 victory over the Angels

Sean Burke pitched six sparkling innings and Will Venable got his first win as a big league manager, directing the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels o...

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ryan Johnson skips the minors on his way to big league debut with the Angels

Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Johnson has made his professional debut, becoming the 24th player to go from the amateur draft to the major leagues without playing in the minors

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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