Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) played catch on Saturday, his first time since his rehab stalled back on May 6. The specialist that Shoemaker saw said he will better be able to identify the source of Shoemaker's pain if he activates his arm, so now that he has thrown he will be re-examined on Monday. From there, the Angels will know more about his expected timetable. For now, Shoemaker should be off the fantasy radar in all formats. If he is able to return to the hill this se[...]

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker (forearm) has been shut down. "He's stuck in neutral right now," manager Mike Scioscia said. Shoemaker was throwing from 150 feet back on May 2 and at the time felt that a bullpen session was coming soon. Evidently that is not the case. For now, he does not have a timetable to return. Expect Jaime Barria to continue starting in his absence.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker (forearm) is throwing from 150 feet and believes a bullpen session is coming soon. Shoemaker has only started one game this year and is coming off a 2017 season where he made 14 starts and pitched to a 4.51 ERA. He is not a viable fantasy option when he returns, outside of very deep leagues.

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) began his throwing program on Monday in Anaheim. Shoemaker has been on the DL since April 3 with nerve irritation, but reported 'drastic improvement' about a week ago. Assuming his throwing program goes well, he could be expected back in a month or so. Deep league owners will want to keep him on the radar going forward.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) said that there has been 'drastic improvement' to the nerve irritation that has been plaguing his right arm. He hopes to begin throwing again in a week or two. That's great news for deep league Shoemaker owners, as that means he could be back in mid to late May. The Angels currently only have five pitchers for their six-man rotation, so expect Parker Bridwell to get a handful of spot starts until Shoemaker is able to return. He is a de[...]

The Los Angeles Angels have released a medical update on right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker. The report states that the study performed earlier this week produced no findings of nerve irritation. As such, Shoemaker will undergo a follow-up exam in a few weeks, and will be treated accordingly. So while this is good news overall, Shoemaker is still a few weeks away from even potentially throwing a baseball. He is likely going to be out for a while, so he should not be held except in very deep lea[...]

Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register writes that Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker will be undergoing further tests on his injured forearm. The results of an MRI on Shoemaker showed no major elbow trauma, and he is, "scheduled to undergo additional tests next week, including an electromyography and nerve condition study Monday in Los Angeles." There's no official word on how long he will be out, but it seems he won't be back any time soon.

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day DL, retroactive to April 1. Shoemaker has been diagnosed with a right forearm strain. For now, very little is known as to how long he will be out. In his stead the team recalled Parker Bridwell. Bridwell was thought to have the upper hand on a rotation spot in spring training, but will now get a chance to showcase his stuff with Shoemaker on the shelf. Neither are worth a look outside of very deep leag[...]

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker is locked into a spot in LA's six-man rotation, despite his struggles so far in spring training. Through three starts, Shoemaker has an ugly 10.80 ERA and has surrendered a staggering five home runs in just 8 1/3 innings. Still, Shoemaker will find himself on the hill every sixth day for the Halos. The right-hander had a 4.52 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP in 77 2/3 innings last year and is only draftable in deep-mixed and AL-only formats.

Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (arm) threw three simulated innings on Monday, passing the final test to be cleared for a normal offseason regimen. Shoemaker is expected to be fine to compete for a rotation spot next Spring for the Angels. Shoemaker made 14 starts last season, pitching to a 4.52 ERA a[...]