Walsh explained Saturday that he missed the beginning part of summer camp due to a positive test for COVID-19, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh indicated that his positive test came a week before the start of camp, providing an explanation for why he did not report until July 9. The 27-year-old has spent much of the campaign at the team's alternate training site and is slashing a paltry .125/.154/.333 with one home run in 26 plate appearances with the big club. Walsh added that he won't be pitching this season but still plans to train as a pitcher in the offseason, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Walsh went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, another RBI and a walk during Friday's win against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh extended the lead with a solo home run against Luis Garcia in the third inning. It was the first MLB homer for the 27-year-old, who was optioned to alternate camp in early August, but returned to the active roster on Aug. 28. Walsh went hitless at 0-for-10 to begin the season.

Walsh was recalled from the Angels' alternate training site Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh was optioned to alternate camp in early August, but he'll return to the active roster. The 27-year-old went hitless in 10 at-bats to begin the season and likely won't play a significant role while serving in a depth role in the near future.

Walsh was optioned to the Angels' alternate training site Monday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh made the Angels' Opening Day roster and received a handful of opportunities early in the season, but he failed to grab a single hit in 10 at-bats. If he returns to the roster at some point this season, it will likely be in a minor role.

The Angels recalled Walsh from their alternate training site Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh boasts intriguing power, but since he's limited defensively to first base, he won't have a path to a regular role unless Albert Pujols is forced to miss time. The 26-year-old logged 87 plate appearances in his MLB debut season in 2019, batting .203 while striking out 40.2 percent of the time.

Walsh (undisclosed) reported to the Angels' camp Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh missed the first several workouts of camp for an undisclosed reason, but he arrived Thursday and apparently cleared intake testing as he was able to train with the team. It's unclear whether the 26-year-old's late arrival will impact his readiness for the start of the regular season.

Walsh still hasn't reported to the Angels' camp for an undisclosed reason, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times report.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Joe Maddon revealed Tuesday that Walsh still hasn't reported to camp, although he wasn't able to provide a reason for his absence. The 26-year-old is no lock to make the team's 30-man roster to begin the regular season, and it's unclear when he'll be able to resume baseball activities. Whether his absence will impact his readiness for Opening Day remains to be seen.

Walsh could make the Angels' 30-man roster if Matt Thaiss (undisclosed) is unable to play at the start of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh's chances of breaking camp with the big-league club appeared slim after he was optioned to the minors in late March following a rough spring at the plate, and he could still end up off the active roster despite its expansion to 30 players to begin the campaign. However, with Thaiss -- the team's expected backup to Albert Pujols at first base -- yet to report to camp, Walsh could be needed to fill a bench role if Thaiss is unable to play at the outset of the season.

Walsh could begin the season in the majors if rosters expand as expected, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh struggled to a .150/.320/.350 slash line over 25 Cactus League plate appearances, leading to a Triple-A assignment in late March. However, with rosters likely to expand in the event a 2020 season is able to be salvaged, he could find himself with a "niche" role with the Angels, according to Ardaya. That likelihood is bolstered by Walsh's ability to double as a pitcher.

Walsh was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh struggled through spring training with a .150/.320/.350 slash line and one home run in 11 contests, and he's set to begin the season at Triple-A. Walsh has worked as a two-way player over the last couple seasons, but MLB's new policy for two-way players in 2020 may make it difficult for him to earn such a designation.