Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi will try and get back into an offensive groove when the Angels take on the Rays Wednesday night. Since his return from the injured list, Stassi is only 1-for-13 with six strikeouts. The 30-year-old was trending in the right direction before the thumb ailment, slashing .375/.474/.563 in the first handful of games this season. Stassi surprised some during the shortened 2020 season, slugging .533 through 31 games. Until he gets back into a rhythm, Stassi will ...

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Stassi was dealing with a sprained left thumb, though manager Joe Maddon had said that he was close on Monday- so the move isn't too surprising. The veteran catcher is batting ninth against Rangers' right-hander Dane Dunning. Stassi was off to a good start at the dish, with six hits in his first seven games. The team sent down Anthony Bemboom in a corresponding move.

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left thumb sprain, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Stassi sprained his thumb on a foul tip in the first inning of Monday's game, but he remained in the game until he was pinch-hit for in the seventh inning. Manager Joe Maddon said the team is hoping that it will only sideline Stassi for about 10 to 14 days, but there is no firm timetable for his return at the moment. With Stassi out, ...

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi will have the day off on Monday against the Astros. Stassi hit the Angels' first home run of the year on Opening Day, and he is 3-for-8 with a home run, one RBI, a run scored and two walks through his first three games. He was a solid catcher in fantasy in 2020, and he's off to another good start this year. Kurt Suzuki will get the start in the series opener with Houston, and Stassi should be back in the lineup on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi went 2-for-3 with a home run in the Angels 4-3 come-from-behind win over the White Sox on Opening Day. Stassi smoked a pitch from White Sox starter Lucas Giolito deep into the center field bushes and added a single later in the game. Stassi posted a .533 slugging percentage during last year's shortened season and is off to a promising start. It is only one game but Stassi flashed the power that should have fantasy team's attention if he can keep it up.

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (hip) isn't ready to appear in Cactus League games after having left hip surgery after the 2020 season, but he is taking part in full workouts and is getting close to making his spring training debut. Barring a setback, Stassi is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season and will serve as the team's primary catcher, with Kurt Suzuki serving as his backup. The soon-to-be 30-year-old hit .278/.352/.533 with an .886 OPS, seven home runs and 20 ...

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (hip) is in line to be the team's primary catcher in 2021 but will be brought along slowly in spring training after having left hip surgery. The Angels signed veteran Kurt Suzuki to back up Stassi as the team takes it slow with his recovery. In 31 games last season, Stassi produced a solid .278 average with 20 runs batted in. If he can stay healthy, this season will be his first opportunity to see major playing time. Whether his promising performance last ...

Coming off the best year of his career, Max Stassi has a lot working against him in 2021. First the good: Of his past three seasons where he received anything resembling normal playing time, 2020 saw him set career bests with a 10.5% walk rate, 20% K-rate, .256 isolated power, and .886 OPS. It was really the first time he revealed himself as a legitimate Major League hitter. Now the bad: It doesn't seem like anyone, including Los Angeles, totally trusts it. Though one of his first looks at ...

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Anthony Bemboom is getting the start at catcher and hitting eighth in the game. Stassi was due for a day off, though he's had a great month of September so far. He's currently in the midst of a three-game hitting streak. In Wednesday's game, he went 3-for-4 and hit his fifth home run of the year. Across the season, Stassi has a slash line of .265/.354/.500. Expect to see Stassi ...

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has been activated off of the injured list prior to Fridays contest against Oakland and right-hander Mike Fiers. To make space on the active roster, Max Stassi was placed on the 10-day IL due to a strained right quad and bruised knee. Simmons has been out of the mix since July 27, having worked his way back from an ankle injury. Through his first four games, he has gone 3-for-16, and figures to remain near the bottom of the teams batting order. ...