Juan Lagares OF FA Mon 5/31/21 2:44 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor Ward will shift over to center field in place of Lagares, while Jose Rojas cracks the starting nine in right field. Lagares had started in each of the Angels' last 11 games, going 11-for-38 with seven runs and four RBI.
Juan Lagares OF FA Sun 5/23/21 3:11 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares will start in center field and bat cleanup Sunday against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares' career .362 slugging percentage makes him far from an ideal cleanup hitter, but he'll receive a look in the heart of the lineup while manager Joe Maddon exhausts every option in an attempt to inject some life into the listless Angels offense. The 32-year-old could end up plummeting a few spots in the lineup in future contests if the Angels eventually move Justin Upton -- who is leading off Sunday -- down in the order, but Lagares should at least have some security as the team's everyday center field. He'll be making his fifth straight start Sunday in place of Mike Trout (calf), who is unlikely to return from the injured list until shortly before the All-Star break.
Juan Lagares OF FA Thu 5/20/21 6:43 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares (toe) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run scored in a 7-1 win over Minnesota in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares didn't start Tuesday or Wednesday while dealing with the toe injury, but he was able to patrol center field for all seven innings of the matinee game. The outfielder has a .241/.290/.414 slash line with no home runs, four RBI, five runs scored and five doubles through 31 plate appearances this year. He'll get the start again in center field and bat sixth in the nightcap. Lagares could see a near-everyday role while Mike Trout (calf) is sidelined for at least six weeks.
Juan Lagares OF FA Thu 5/20/21 1:59 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares (toe) is starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Twins, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares was held out of the lineup in the last two games while he dealt with a toe injury, but he still appeared in each matchup as a pinch hitter. He'll play center field and bat seventh in Thursday's matinee.
Juan Lagares OF FA Tue 5/18/21 8:16 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares (toe) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus Cleveland, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old picked up the toe injury during Monday's victory and will be held out for at least one contest. Assuming the injury isn't a serious issue, Lagares is poised for an increased role in the outfield with Mike Trout set to miss the next 6-to-8 weeks with a calf strain.
Juan Lagares OF FA Tue 5/18/21 1:59 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares was removed in the final inning of Monday's 7-4 win over Cleveland due to a toe injury, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. He went 1-for-4 with a two-run double and a run scored before exiting.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares picked up the injury while attempting to flag down Harold Ramirez's eighth-inning home run, which barely cleared the center-field wall. With star outfielder Mike Trout (calf) also exiting early with an injury, the Angels could be shorthanded Tuesday if neither he or Lagares are available. Lagares is scheduled to undergo an evaluation before the Angels make a ruling on his status for the second game of the series.
Juan Lagares OF FA Wed 5/5/21 9:13 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and is starting in left field Wednesday against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old was sent to the alternate site after being activated from the injured list at the end of April, but he'll quickly rejoin the Angels. Lagares went 0-for-7 in two appearances before suffering the calf injury, and he see extended playing time should Justin Upton (knee) require a stint on the injured list.
Juan Lagares OF FA Fri 4/30/21 9:24 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares had been on the injured list since April 13, but he was trending toward a return throughout the week. It appears as though the 32-year-old will report to the Triple-A level to begin the minor-league season, but he could return to the majors in a depth role at some point.
Juan Lagares OF FA Sun 4/25/21 4:39 PM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares (calf) will return to action "any day now" according to manager Joe Maddon, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares' return has been said to be imminent since late in the week, and he could be activated as soon as Monday. The 32-year-old has logged only seven at-bats so far this season and has yet to collect a hit. He'll likely serve as the team's fourth outfielder when he resumes playing.
Juan Lagares OF FA Fri 4/23/21 12:28 AM
Juan Lagares
OF FA
Lagares (calf) could be activated during the team's weekend series against the Astros, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares is first eligible to come off the injured list Friday, and that appears to be a realistic possibility. He took live at-bats earlier in the week and has had no reported setbacks. Even so, Lagares has only seven plate appearances this season and is likely to remain in a depth role upon his return.