Junk was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Junk was recalled from Salt Lake on Saturday and delivered a scoreless frame, but he'll quickly head back to the minors. Jose Quijada (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Junk was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Junk made his major-league debut last season, posting a 3.86 ERA in four starts as his 2.8 percent walk rate largely overcame a poor 14.1 percent strikeout rate. He'll get another chance despite his unimpressive 4.94 ERA in five Triple-A starts this season, though he appears to be ticketed for a relief role, as the Angels don't have a gap in the rotation at the moment.

Junk was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Junk made two appearances (one start) in Cactus League action this spring and allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four in five innings. He made four starts for the major-league club last year but will begin the 2022 campaign in the minors.

Junk was optioned by the Angels on Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Junk presumably wasn't going to pitch again this season after starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers, so the Angels may as well give his roster spot to someone who could actually use it. He'll end his rookie season having produced a 3.86 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in four major-league starts. Matt Thaiss was called up to take his place on the roster.

Junk allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks with five strikeouts through 4.1 innings, taking a no-decision in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Junk entered play with as many strikeouts as home runs allowed (five of each) on the season. He flipped that ratio in his favor Wednesday night, striking out a career-high five batters while keeping the ball in the ballpark for all 4.1 of his innings. While he has had trouble with the homer in his three previous starts, his K:BB of 10:2 is pretty solid for a young pitcher. He'll take what he can from this cup of coffee in the majors and vie for a roster spot next season.

Junk allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one across four-plus innings in a no-decision versus Houston on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie fell behind early, as Yordan Alvarez tagged him for a first-inning two-run home run. Junk recovered with three consecutive scoreless frames, but he departed after giving up a pair of hits -- including a solo home run -- to begin the fifth. This was certainly a step back after the right-hander allowed just two combined earned runs in his first two starts, though he was far from dominant in either outing. He has registered an equal number of strikeouts (five) as home runs allowed through 12 big-league innings, which isn't exactly a ringing endorsement for his fantasy viability moving forward. Junk's next start is tentatively slated for Wednesday at Texas.

Junk will start Wednesday's game against the Astros, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old gave up one earned run in 4.1 frames during his previous start last week, and it appeared he was set to lose his rotation spot with Alex Cobb back from the injured list. Junk will instead receive at least one more turn through the rotation. He's allowed two earned runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and one walk in eight innings across his first two big-league starts.

Junk allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out two across 4.1 innings Wednesday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Junk was only allowed to throw 61 pitches, but he managed improved results as compared to his major-league debut. The only run he allowed came on a solo home run by Yoan Moncada in the fourth inning. Junk excelled at consistently finding the strike zone, as 40 of his 61 pitches went for strikes. Though the outing was positive, Junk may lose his spot in the rotation due to the imminent return of Alex Cobb (finger).

Junk is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Junk will pick up a second start after he made his big-league debut Sept. 5 against the Rangers, covering 3.2 innings while giving up five runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk to take a loss. The Halos could get Alex Cobb (finger) back from the injured list for Thursday's series finale in Chicago, so unless the team expands its rotation back to six men, Junk may not draw any additional starts beyond Wednesday's outing.

Junk (0-1) allowed five runs (one earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out two across 3.2 innings, taking the loss to the Rangers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Junk surrendered a pair of home runs to DJ Peters. He struggled to get through the fourth inning, but the four runs came after a throwing error by Luis Rengifo and didn't count towards Junk's ERA. The 25-year-old isn't not a highly-coveted prospect and shouldn't be on anyone's radar as of now.