Rendon (lower leg) revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with a fractured left tibia in August, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury had been called a bone bruise ever since Rendon landed on the IL in mid-July, but at least there is now a bit more clarity as to why he's remained on the shelf. Rendon just recently resumed baseball activities and seems doubtful to return to the Angels' active roster before the end of the season.

Rendon (lower leg) did some light jogging on the field Friday, Doug Padilla of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is further evidence that Rendon is finally making progress in his recovery from a bone bruise in his left shin. The veteran third baseman has also been running on a treadmill and hitting off a tee, though he doesn't appear to be particularly close to a return. With the season quickly winding down and the Angels out of contention for a playoff spot, it wouldn't be surprising if Rendon has already played his last game in 2023.

Rendon (lower leg) has been hitting off a tee and running on a treadmill, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon has been on the injured list since July 14 due to a bone bruise in his left shin, and it appears progress is finally being made in his recovery. Rendon will be eligible to return from the IL on Saturday, but given how slow his rehab process has been, there is no guarantee he makes it back before the end of the season.

Rendon (lower leg) has not progressed to any on-field work, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

When asked whether Rendon's recovery had progressed, manager Phil Nevin stated, "It depends on which day you ask him. It comes and goes each day." Rendon was shifted to the 60-day injured list Friday, meaning he can't return until Sept. 9. However, his return at that point appears to be in doubt.

Rendon was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Angels Manager Phil Nevin said July 22 that Rendon would be shut down from baseball activities for at least two weeks after it is was discovered that he had a deep bone bruise in his left shin. Now that he is on the 60-day IL, the soonest he could return is Sept. 9. Mike Moustakas and Eduardo Escobar will continue to share time at third base in his place.

An MRI taken Saturday on Rendon's left shin revealed a deep bone bruise, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Angels manager Phil Nevin added that there is bleeding in the bone and said Rendon will need to rest for at least the next two weeks. He's been on the shelf since July 11 and can be ruled out through mid-August given the buildup process that will have to follow this two-week shutdown period. Mike Moustakas and Eduardo Escobar should continue sharing time at third base for the Halos.

Rendon (shin) had yet to resume on-field workouts as of Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

There have been very few status updates on Rendon since he landed on the injured list July 14 due to a left shin contusion that he suffered the week before the All-Star break. The 33-year-old first baseman has appeared in only 43 games for the Angels this season and is slashing just .236/.361/.318 when healthy.

Rendon (left shin contusion) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon was in the midst of a 4-for-47 (.085 average) slump over his last 14 games before suffering the injury July 4. Michael Stefanic and Trey Cabbage were added to the active roster to bolster the infield in the short term.

Rendon (lower leg) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon has been out of action since fouling a ball off his shin Tuesday against the Padres. The Angels' break starts a day early, so unless Rendon appears off the bench Saturday, he's already made his final appearance of the first half. Assuming his shin injury is nothing worse than a bruise, he should have ample time to heal by the time the Angels resume play next Friday.

Rendon (shin) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon has been sidelined since fouling a ball off his left shin Tuesday in San Diego. He's appeared in only 43 of a possible 89 games so far this season with the Angels. Mike Moustakas is covering third base Friday at Dodger Stadium and Hunter Renfroe will get the start at first base.