Max Stassi C FA Wed 5/19/21 2:39 AM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi (concussion) reported feeling much better Sunday but remains without an exact target date for a return, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi appears to be inching closer to a return, but manager Joe Maddon noted the unpredictable nature of concussions when explaining why the backstop's activation date remains unclear. Stassi has not played since May 4.
Max Stassi C FA Sat 5/15/21 3:42 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi (concussion) has been throwing but has yet to be activated off the seven-day IL, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
A timeframe has yet to be given for Stassi's return, but he appears to be making progress from the concussion he suffered earlier in May. The backstop will likely resume his role as the team's primary catcher when he's ready to return.
Max Stassi C FA Mon 5/10/21 11:33 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi (concussion) is feeling better but does not yet have a clear timeframe for a return, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi went on the seven-day injured list May 6 after running into a stanchion during a game and subsequently exhibiting concussion symptoms. He spoke to manager Joe Maddon before Monday's contest but remains without a definite return date.
Max Stassi C FA Thu 5/6/21 7:29 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi ran into a stanchion trying to track down a foul ball on Tuesday, but remained in the game. However, he was out of Wednesday's lineup so Tuesday's play could be the cause of his stint on the injured list. During Stassi's absence, Kurt Suzuki should serve as the team's primary backstop.
Max Stassi C FA Wed 5/5/21 9:27 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi is 1-for-13 in his last four appearances and will take a seat Wednesday. Kurt Suzuki will take over behind the plate for Los Angeles.
Max Stassi C FA Mon 5/3/21 6:27 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi will sit Monday against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi started three of the Angels' last four games after returning from a thumb injury Wednesday. Kurt Suzuki starts behind the plate Monday.
Max Stassi C FA Fri 4/30/21 6:34 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi isn't starting Friday's game against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi returned to the field Wednesday and went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. Kurt Suzuki will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Max Stassi C FA Wed 4/28/21 5:52 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi (thumb) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at catcher and batting ninth Wednesday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi hit .375 with one home run in 16 at-bats prior to landing on the IL. He should once again assume a fairly even playing time split with Kurt Suzuki. Anthony Bemboom was sent back down in a corresponding move.
Max Stassi C FA Sun 4/25/21 4:43 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi (thumb) will come off the injured list "any day now" according to manager Joe Maddon, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi went on the 10-day IL on April 13 after spraining his left thumb. He's eligible to return to action and could do so as soon as Monday. He'll likely resume his role as the Angels' primary catcher upon his activation.
Max Stassi C FA Thu 4/22/21 11:11 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi (thumb) is traveling with the Angels on their current road trip and could be close to returning to action, Taylor Blake Ward of Locked on Angels reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi is eligible to come off the injured list Friday, and it looks like he may not be far from a return. The veteran backstop hasn't played since April 12, when he left a game against the Royals with left thumb irritation. Kurt Suzuki has been filling in as the primary catcher for the Angels in Stassi's stead.