Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Sun 8/5/18 10:38 AM

Young will start in center field and bat second Sunday against the Indians, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Young is in the lineup for the fifth consecutive contest with Mike Trout's ongoing absence due to a wrist issue continuing to open up a spot in the outfield. The increased opportunities have yet to bear much fruit for the veteran burner, who has gone 3-for-13 at the dish over the past four games and hasn't attempted any steals. Despite his lack of productivity, Young should enjoy ample at-bats for the duration of Trout's absence.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Fri 7/27/18 6:25 PM

Young was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Young has spent the entirety of the 2018 season with Salt Lake, where he's slashed .300/.367/.453 with five home runs, 34 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 84 games. He will provide added outfield depth behind Justin Upton, Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun during his time with the team. Young previously played in 47 contests with the Angels last year. In a corresponding move, Jabari Blash was bumped off the roster.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Thu 3/22/18 8:20 PM

Young will not be on the Angels'Opening Day Roster.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder will remain in big league camp for depth purposes over the next few days, but the team will not carry him on the Opening Day roster. Look for Young to be officially assigned to one of the Angels' minor league teams within the next week. Young had been a candidate to land a fourth or fifth outfielder role for the Angels, but he'll have to wait until later in the year before that becomes a possibility.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Thu 1/4/18 5:58 PM

Young signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Young elected free agency following the 2017 season but wound up re-signing with the Angels anyway. The switch-hitting outfielder held his own while filling in for the injured Mike Trout last season, hitting .264/.336/.418 with four homers and 12 stolen bases in 47 games. He'll get a chance to compete for a role as the team's fourth outfielder in 2018.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Fri 11/3/17 9:55 PM

Young has elected free agency, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Young wasn't a huge contributor for the Angels this past season, logging 125 plate appearances across 47 games. He batted .264 and had 29 hits, which included four home runs and 16 RBIs. He'll be in search of a new team heading into 2018, though Young likely won't find himself in anything more than a depth role no matter where he lands.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Tue 8/29/17 7:25 PM

Young had his contract purchased from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll take the roster spot of Bud Norris (knee), who was sent to the disabled list in a corresponding roster move. Young held his own while filling in for Mike Trout (neck) earlier in the season, slashing .260/.336/.396 with eight stolen bases in 34 games. Young is expected to serve as outfield depth for the big club, though he likely won't see much playing time with Trout, Cameron Maybin and Kole Calhoun all playing well in the outfield.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Thu 7/13/17 8:26 PM

Young was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake City on Thursday, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports
EDGE Analysis
With Mike Trout (thumb) set to come off the DL on Friday, the Angels cleared a roster spot by outrighting Young. The 32-year-old Young appeared in 34 games while Trout was sidelined and slashed .260/.336/.396 with three home runs and eight stolen bases in that stretch. He'll no longer have a spot on the 40-man roster, which complicates his route back to the big league club later in the season.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Sun 7/9/17 12:48 PM

Young is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Young continues to split time in left field with Ben Revere and will again give way to Revere ahead of the series finale against Yu Darvish and the Rangers.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Wed 7/5/17 5:26 PM

Young (hand) will start in left field and bat ninth Wednesday against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Young will reenter the starting nine following a four-game stint on the bench that limited him to pinch-running duties. With his bruised hand presenting no complications during batting practice, Young should settle back into a near-everyday role in left field through the All-Star break. Once the second half opens, Mike Trout (thumb) is expected to be ready to come off the disabled list and take back his starting gig from Young.

Eric Young Jr.
CF FA
Tue 7/4/17 12:15 PM

Young (hand) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Twins, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The hand injury Young suffered Friday will relegate him to the bench for a fourth consecutive game, allowing Ben Revere to pick up another start in left field. Even if Young is able to shake off the injury and return before the All-Star break, his time as an everyday player looks to be coming to an end with Mike Trout (thumb) expected back for the start of the second half.