Briceno has not played in a game since Feb. 26 due to a right shoulder issue, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

News of the shoulder problem is particularly concerning since Briceno was limited to 22 games in Triple-A last season due to issues with the same shoulder. Pending recovery, he is expected to open the campaign back in the minors.

Briceno (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Briceno made his spring debut in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers, entering the contest behind starting catcher Anthony Bemboom. The 27-year-old will now get his first start of the Cactus League slate, signaling that he's fully healthy again after missing much of the 2019 campaign with a strained shoulder. The backstop is attending camp as a non-roster invitee and is expected to open the upcoming season at Triple-A Salt Lake.

Briceno (shoulder) signed a contract with Los Angeles, which includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The terms of the contract are not yet known, though the backstop will begin camp with the big-league club. He was released by the Angels at the beginning of August and figures to serve as organizational depth during the 2020 campaign, assuming he's healthy.

Briceno was released by the Angels on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, the Angels reclaimed pitcher Adalberto Mejia off waivers and released Briceno to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. In 22 games with Triple-A Salt Lake this season, the 26-year-old hit .215 with four homers and 17 runs batted in. Briceno has been out with a shoulder strain since May 20.

Briceno (shoulder) is expected to remain sidelined at Triple-A Salt Lake for "a while" longer, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Salt Lake placed Briceno on its 7-day injured list back on May 20 with a strained shoulder and it doesn't sound like he's made much meaningful progress while being shut down over the past three weeks. Briceno's ongoing absence depletes the Angels' catching depth in the high minors, but it's unlikely to impact the big club so long as Jonathan Lucroy and Kevan Smith both maintain health.

Briceno was placed on the minor-league injured list Monday with a shoulder strain, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Briceno hasn't found much success at Triple-A Salt Lake this season since losing out on the backup catching job to Kevan Smith in spring training, as he is slashing .218/.265/.410 in 21 games.

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

EDGE Analysis

The move means Kevan Smith will be the backup catcher behind Jonathan Lucroy. Briceno has played 35 games at the Triple-A level, hitting .273/.300/.500.

Briceno was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Briceno will serve as the team's backup catcher down the stretch after starter Rene Rivera was traded to the Braves earlier in the week. The 25-year-old owns a solid .291/.333/.430 slash line with three homers through 30 games with the Angels this season.

Briceno was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Briceno was shuttled to the minors to clear a roster spot for Rene Rivera, who was activated from the disabled list in a corresponding move. The backstop hit a solid .291/.333/.430 across 30 games with the Angels.

Briceno is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Briceno will retreat to the bench after catching all 10 innings during Monday's series-opening win, going 2-for-4 with a double and home run. Francisco Arcia will start behind the dish and hit fifth in his stead.