Walsh (head) is getting closer to a return and could begin a rehab assignment soon, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Angels are discussing just what kind of rehab assignment Walsh would begin with, as he could head out to a minor-league level or take live at-bats with the team in Anaheim. Either way it's great news for Walsh as he gets closer to returning from the recurring headaches that have sidelined him throughout the 2023 season. It's very possible the 30-year-old could be playing in games for the Angels by the end of May.

Angels general manager Perry Minasian told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Cardinals that Walsh (head) continues to make improvement, but there's no timeline for a return to the lineup, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh was cleared to resume some baseball activities, but he's still unable to ramp up enough to begin a minor-league rehab assignment at this stage. Because the left-handed hitter has missed so much time, he'll likely need a lengthy rehab stint before he can return to action. Once Walsh is healthy, he should see the majority of playing time at first base, but there's no guarantee of that happening in the near future.

Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday that Walsh has made progress in his bouts with headaches and insomnia and is about to start baseball activities, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team isn't providing a target date for Walsh's return from the 10-day injured list, but once resumes activities, he'll likely ramp up for several days before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. Walsh still seems to have an outside chance of being reinstated from the IL before the end of April, but an early May return is probably a more likely outcome. In the meantime, the Angels are expected to get by with Gio Urshela and Jake Lamb as their primary options at first base.

Walsh (head) completed his treatment for insomnia and headaches Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Angels manager Phil Nevin said the team will start ramping Walsh up soon, and more information regarding a return timeline should come by the middle of next week. Walsh went on the IL just before Opening Day and has yet to play in a game this season, but he has been swinging a bat since April 3.

Walsh (head) has been taking swings with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake City, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh went on the IL just before Opening Day due to bouts of headaches and insomnia, but he appears to be feeling well enough now to swing a bat. While manager Phil Nevin indicated Sunday that Walsh remains without a timetable for a return, it's at least a positive sign that the first baseman has been making progress. He's expected to reclaim a starting role whenever he's able to take the field again.

The Angels placed Walsh (head) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Walsh will be sidelined to begin the season while he continues to experience headaches and insomnia. The Angels haven't provided an estimated timeline for his return, and Brandon Drury and Jake Lamb will likely serve as the primary options at first base while Walsh is on the shelf.

Walsh (head) will begin the season on the injured list, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Walsh is dealing with headaches and insomnia, and he's begun to see a specialist, Doug Padilla of the Los Angeles Times reports. There's no timetable for a return at this point, and while this could be a short stay on the shelf for the 29-year-old, Los Angeles certainly won't rush back a player dealing with head trouble.

Walsh started in right field in Saturday's Cactus League contest versus Arizona and went 1-for-3 with a run scored.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh was almost exclusively a first baseman last season, though he did get put into left field in two games. However, he played right field in 18 games in 2021, so it's not a position he's entirely unfamiliar with. Walsh's dabbling in right field Saturday coincides with manager Phil Nevin's comment early in camp that he expects to see Walsh spend some time the outfield this season, though the 29-year-old is expected to be the Angels' primary first baseman for the upcoming campaign.

Walsh said Saturday's that he feels 100 percent after recovering from September thoracic outlet surgery, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thoracic outlet syndrome can be one of the toughest injuries for players to come back from, so it will be important to see Walsh's words backed up by his performance on the field, but it's nonetheless an encouraging sign that he's feeling fine. The surgery adds risk to Walsh's profile this season, as does the fact that he struggled to a .215/.269/.374 line last year. If he's fully recovered and can resemble the player who hit .280/.338/.531 over the previous two seasons, however, it would be a big boost to the Angels' playoff hopes.

Walsh (shoulder) will get some reps in the outfield this spring, Angels manager Phil Nevin told Sam Blum of The Athletic on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nevin expects Walsh to see playing time in the outfield during the season, as well. The 29-year-old has a decent amount of outfield experience but didn't start any games out there in 2022. Walsh is coming back from thoracic outlet surgery but enters spring training without any limitations.