Max Stassi Isn't Starting On Sunday rotoballer.com Sun 8/15/21 3:40 PM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting on Sunday against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. Stassi has been one of Los Angeles' best hitters this season, batting .283 with a .363 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 212 plate appearances. However, he'll be on the bench on Sunday with Kurt Suzuki starting in his place and batting eighth. You're probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming help at catcher. Suzuki is hitting .217 with a .285 on-base ...

X-Rays Negative On Max Stassi's Forearm rotoballer.com Thu 8/12/21 8:32 AM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (forearm) was hit by a pitch on his left forearm in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent X-rays after the game and they came back negative. He is being considered day-to-day. The Angels close out their series against the Blue Jays on Thursday. There's a good chance that Stassi will sit out Thursday's game. If he does, Kurt Suzuki would get the start behind the plate. If you have Stassi in a daily lock league or ...

Max Stassi Leaves Game Early on Wednesday rotoballer.com Thu 8/12/21 12:09 AM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi left Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 30-year-old took a 95 mph fastball from Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah in the sixth inning and was replaced by Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki. The Halo backstop has been a source of solid production, posting 10 homers, 25 RBI, 32 runs, and a .289/.368/.500 line over 180 at-bats. Stassi will surely undergo x-rays and additional testing to determine ...

Max Stassi Leaves Game Early on Monday rotoballer.com Wed 8/11/21 11:58 PM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi left Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 30-year-old took a 95 mph fastball from Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah in the sixth inning and was replaced by Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki. The Halo backstop has been a source of solid production, posting 10 homers, 25 RBI, 32 runs, and a .289/.368/.500 line over 180 at-bats. Stassi will surely undergo x-rays and additional testing to determine the...

Max Stassi Wears The Golden Sombrero Sunday rotoballer.com Sun 8/8/21 10:58 PM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi was hitless in four at-bats during Sunday's defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did walk once but was the victim of four strikeouts in the game. It's a night he'll want to forget but should get over soon with the year he's having. He's slashing .293/.371/.511 with 10 HRs, 25 RBI, and 32 runs in 54 games. Manager Joe Maddon has been batting Stassi in the middle of the Angels lineup, and with his power and batting average, he's a perfect catcher to roster ...

Max Stassi Out Of Wednesday's Lineup rotoballer.com Wed 8/4/21 6:23 PM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting for the team on Wednesday in a matchup against the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Kolby Allard. Stassi has provided both the Angels and fantasy managers with some strong production in 2021, batting .307 with a .383 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 183 plate appearances for Joe Maddon's club. However, Stassi won't start against Allard. Instead, it's Kurt Suzuki who will start behind the plate and bat seventh. The veteran is ...

Max Stassi Goes Yard Sunday rotoballer.com Mon 8/2/21 12:29 AM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi continued his fantastic year at the plate on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and one run. He is now slashing .310/.385/.555 with 10 HRs, 24 RBI, and 30 runs across 49 games. With Stassi producing so well at the dish, he's appeared in the heart of the Angels lineup this past week, and that trend should continue as long as he keeps hitting. Max Stassi is one of the best waiver wire catchers at this point, and fantasy managers needing a catcher...

Max Stassi Triples, Homers In Win rotoballer.com Sun 7/25/21 10:23 PM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi went 3-for-4 with a triple and a home run in the Angels 6-2 win on Sunday against the Twins. Stassi has been an offensive revelation since coming over the Angels last season and continues to hit the baseball hard. The 30-year-old is slashing .333/.404/.619 over his last 12 games with one double, one triple, three home runs, seven runs scored and seven runs batted in. Stassi may not be a household name but is an excellent source of fantasy production from ...

Max Stassi Not Starting On Saturday rotoballer.com Sat 7/17/21 6:08 PM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting for the team on Saturday as they take on the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season at the plate, hitting .303 with a .381 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 134 plate appearances. Fellow backstop Kurt Suzuki is getting the start behind the plate for manager Joe Maddon's club. Suzuki is batting seventh against Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi. You're probably better off looking elsewhere if you need ...

Max Stassi Not In Wednesday’s Lineup rotoballer.com Wed 7/7/21 3:34 PM

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't in the team's lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Kurt Suzuki is starting behind the plate instead and batting sixth against Boston left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Stassi had previously started four of the team's last five games. He's added some much-needed depth to manager Joe Maddon's lineup this season, hitting .312 with a .390 on-base percentage in 123 plate appearances. The 30-year-old has also belted six home runs. Even if ...