David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Wed 6/12/19 1:24 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher (shoulder) came off the bench to serve as a defensive replacement at third base in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher's sore left shoulder kept him out of the lineup for the third straight game, but the Angels' decision to deploy him off the bench adds credence to the notion that he won't require a stay on the injured list. After a team off day Wednesday, Fletcher might be ready to return to the starting nine for Thursday's series opener with the Rays.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Tue 6/11/19 7:44 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher will sit his third straight game with the sore left shoulder, but he doesn't appear to be headed to the injured list Tuesday with the Angels demoting reliever Jake Jewell to bring up first baseman Justin Bour. The team may just be playing it safe with Fletcher to utilize Wednesday's scheduled off day for some additional rest. Wilfredo Tovar garners another start at shortstop in his absence.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Mon 6/10/19 7:05 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher was held out of the last two contests due to a sore left shoulder, though he was able to take some swings Monday and doesn't expect a trip to the injured list. Wilfredo Tovar draws another start at shortstop and is batting eighth with Fletcher out of the mix.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Sun 6/9/19 3:17 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to a sore left shoulder, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though Fletcher will be on the bench for a second straight day due to the injury, manager Brad Ausmus suggested he wasn't worried about the 25-year-old requiring a trip to the injured list. Fletcher's absence will open up a starting spot in the infield for Wilfredo Tovar.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Sat 6/8/19 7:00 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher had started the Angels' previous 32 games. He'll get a rest Saturday, with Wilfredo Tovar starting at shortstop.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Mon 6/3/19 2:50 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher extended his hitting streak to a season-high 12 games in the blowout win and is batting .429 with a sterling 8:4 BB:K over that span. The 25-year-old hasn't received much of a boost from the elevated 2019 power environment, but his stellar contact skills coupled with his decent speed (five steals in seven attempts) and often-favorable lineup positioning have made him worthy of rostering in the majority of leagues. With the Angels facing another lefty (Jon Lester) in Monday's game against the Cubs, Fletcher will start at shortstop and bat leadoff while normal table setter Tommy La Stella moves into the cleanup spot.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Wed 5/29/19 1:56 AM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher has hit safely in six straight games, going 10-for-24 with four RBI and five runs scored in that span. Four of those hits have gone for extra bases. The utilityman has settled into the starting job at shortstop with Andrelton Simmons (ankle) out. Fletcher is hitting .318/.365/.458 through 53 games this year.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Mon 5/27/19 7:49 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher doubled home a run in the sixth inning, cutting the Angels' deficit to two runs. He's evidently been seeing the baseball well of late, as he's now pieced together a modest six-game hitting streak. Fletcher is 11-for-23 with three extra-base hits and three RBI over that stretch.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Sun 5/26/19 10:22 PM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher contributed to a victory over Texas on Sunday by going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored.
EDGE Analysis
Fletcher's trio of singles extended his hitting streak to five games and raised his average to a healthy .310 on the season. It was his fourth three-hit game of 2019 and second in the last five games. After opening the season in a reserve role, he continues to thrive as an everyday starter.
David Fletcher 2B/SS FA Wed 5/22/19 3:59 AM
David Fletcher
2B/SS FA
Fletcher went 3-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
The three-hit game was the third of the season for Fletcher and marked his eighth multi-hit game in May. He doesn't offer much in the power department, but his consistent hitting this season and ability to play multiple positions have earned Fletcher a consistent job. He has now started 15 consecutive games for the Halos.