Walsh is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Since returning from a season-opening stint on the injured list May 20, Walsh has gone just 2-for-18 with a 6:8 BB:K over his first eight games with the Angels. While the Angels aren't expected to pull the plug on him as their primary first baseman, the lefty-hitting Walsh could be limited to a strong-side platoon role, and he may sit against select right-handers, too. He finds himself on the bench Monday against righty Michael Kopech, with Brandon Drury filling in for him at first base.

Walsh is not in the lineup Friday night against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh has gone 2-for-15 (.133) with zero extra-base hits since being activated May 20 from a several-week stint on the injured list for insomnia and migraines. Brandon Drury is playing first base and batting fifth for the Angels on Friday versus Miami.

Walsh (head) went 0-for-4 with one RBI in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh wasn't able to get a hit in his season debut, but he had a productive groundout to get the Angels on the board in the fourth inning. The 29-year-old should be a candidate for at least a strong-side platoon role at first base now that he's recovered from a bout with migraines and insomnia. His return could mean a reduced role for players like Brandon Drury and Gio Urshela as the Angels work on getting their infield sorted out, though there's an opening at third base with Anthony Rendon (groin) out.

Walsh (head) was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Angels on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh has missed the entirety of the 2023 campaign while dealing with insomnia and migraines. The power-hitting first baseman should see the majority of reps at first base, and while he struggled in 2022, he has enough pop in his left-handed bat to potentially provide some production for fantasy rosters in 2023.

Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters that Walsh (head) could be activated off the injured list before Saturday's game against the Giants if all goes well Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nevin told reporters earlier in the week that Walsh is directing the pace of his return, and the 29-year-old has performed well in his rehab assignment in Triple-A with a .500 average and 1.343 OPS over 20 at-bats. Walsh will likely see a good amount of time on the field once he's activated, but the Angels might take some early precautions with Walsh after he missed the first six-plus weeks of the 2023 campaign.

The Angels will decide if Walsh (head) will be activated from the injured list after Friday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh has directed the pace of his return in the advanced stages of the process, and he reportedly wants to play consecutive games at first base. He'll do that Thursday and Friday, and then it will be determined if he is ready to be activated from the injured list. Since beginning a rehab assignment with Salt Lake on May 12, Walsh has hit .412 with one home run, four RBI and four runs scored across 22 plate appearances.

Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters Monday that Walsh (head) feels good about his improved timing in his three rehab games for Triple-A Salt Lake, and that the team will "leave it up to him" to determine when he'll be ready to return, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh has gone 3-for-8 thus far in his rehab games with Salt Lake with a .958 OPS. The 29-year-old has missed all of 2023 while dealing with insomnia and migraines. Walsh has a chance to return to the Los Angeles lineup this week, but Nevin's statement makes it clear there's no clear timetable for when he'll be back on the diamond at the major-league level.

Walsh (head) went 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts in a rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Migraines and insomnia had prevented Walsh from playing baseball until Friday, so the fact that the was able to see four plate appearances in his first action of the season was a significant positive step for him. The first baseman is expected to remain with Salt Lake at least throughout the weekend, though he could need a longer rehab stint depending on how his first few games go. Walsh may also be worked into the lineup gradually upon his return to the big club, as Gio Urshela has been hitting well while serving as the Angels' primary third baseman over the past several weeks.

Walsh (head) will receive his last treatment Thursday, and he's set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh is scheduled to play at least three games at Triple-A before being evaluated for a return from the 10-day injured list, though Sam Blum of The Athletic relays that the 29-year-old may require more time on the farm prior to being activated. The left-handed hitter has missed all of the 2023 season because of recurring migraines and bouts with insomnia. Whenever he's deemed ready to play, Walsh is expected to settle in as the Angels' everyday first baseman.

Walsh (head) could be cleared to face live pitching soon, Taylor Arrey of The Sporting Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh was able to incorporate more on-the-field workouts at Angel Stadium pregame Sunday. While there's no definitive date when he will face live pitching, it sounds like it should be in the coming days. Walsh is working his way back from recurring headaches which landed him on the injured list just before the season. It's possible he'll return before the end of the month, although there's not a clear timetable yet.