Juan Lagares
OF FA
Tue 4/20/21 4:38 PM

Lagares (calf) took live at-bats during a workout Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Sunday's game postponed due to the Twins' COVID-19 outbreak, Lagares was able to swing the bat in a workout against pitchers Alex Cobb and Raisel Iglesias. The outfielder appears to be trending toward a return soon after he is eligible to come off the IL on Friday.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Sat 4/17/21 6:34 PM

Lagares (calf) has resumed light running and has taken batting practice, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares landed on the injured list with a calf strain Tuesday, but it doesn't look as though he's in line for a particularly lengthy absence. Jared Walsh has handled right field in his absence.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Tue 4/13/21 6:05 PM

Lagares (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was scratched from Monday's lineup with calf tightness, which may have ended up being a strain. Jon Jay is the expected replacement on the active roster. The Angels opted to go with Jared Walsh in right field and Albert Pujols at first base Tuesday, which could be a common alignment in the short term.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Tue 4/13/21 4:35 PM

Lagares (calf) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Angels will go with an alignment of Jared Walsh in right field and Albert Pujols at first base, and it's unclear whether Lagares is sitting due to calf tightness or this is just the preferred lineup construction against lefty Danny Duffy. There could be playing time available for Lagares once he's healthy with Dexter Fowler (knee) on the shelf.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Mon 4/12/21 7:29 PM

Lagares was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals with left calf tightness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albert Pujols will enter the lineup at first base as Jared Walsh moves out to right field to cover for Lagares, who had been filling in for Dexter Fowler (knee). It's uncertain whether Lagares is available off the bench.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Sun 4/11/21 11:53 AM

Lagares will start in right field and bat ninth Sunday against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares will stick in the lineup for the second straight day, with his starts coming against both a left-hander (Steven Matz) and a right-hander (Tanner Roark). The 32-year-old broke camp with the Angels as a fourth outfielder, but it looks like he could be in store for an everyday role after Dexter Fowler (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a season-ending ACL tear.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Thu 4/1/21 12:29 AM

Lagares had his contract selected by the Angels on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old made a strong impression during spring training and was able to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster. Lagares should begin the season operating as the Halos' fourth outfielder behind starters Mike Trout, Dexter Fowler and Justin Upton.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Fri 3/26/21 2:25 PM

Lagares is expected to open the season as the Angels' fourth outfielder, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old was already the favorite for the job, and his roster positioning has become more stable with Scott Schebler reassigned to minor-league camp and Jon Jay cut over the past two days. Lagares will be limited to a reserve role while Mike Trout, Justin Upton and Dexter Fowler remain healthy, and even if the Angels were to lose a starter for a significant period, they might elect to call up a prospect like Jo Adell rather than give consistent at-bats to Lagares.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Sun 3/14/21 4:10 PM

Lagares is slashing .500/.529/.563 with three stolen bases and two RBI this spring, and he remains a candidate for the Angels' fourth-outfielder role, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lagares is in camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor-league deal, but he may be cementing an Opening Day roster spot with his stellar spring. The 31-year-old is a career .254 hitter and has never demonstrated much power, so his fantasy appeal is minimal. However, Lagares' strong defense and above-average speed could make him an appealing reserve option for the Angels.

Juan Lagares
OF FA
Sun 2/7/21 11:34 AM

Lagares signed a minor-league deal with the Angels on Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old will join the Halos as a non-roster invitee for spring training to compete for a spot on the roster as a reserve outfielder. Lagares initially signed with the Padres for 2020 but elected free agency in July and eventually returned to the Mets, though he didn't appear in a game during a three-day stint on the big-league roster. He had a .213/.279/.326 slash line in 285 plate appearances during 2019 with New York and has never offered a strong bat, but he still provides a reliable glove in the outfield.