Max Stassi C FA Sun 4/18/21 4:51 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi (thumb) hasn't resumed any catching workouts since landing on the 10-day injured list April 13, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi is eligible to return from the IL on Friday, but based on where he currently stands in his recovery, he looks like he'll need a little more time to heal up from his injury. Kurt Suzuki is expected to serve as the Angels' primary catcher for the duration of Stassi's absence.
Max Stassi C FA Tue 4/13/21 4:23 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left thumb sprain.
EDGE Analysis
X-rays on his thumb came back negative Monday, but Tuesday's MRI revealed a sprain. Anthony Bemboom was recalled to serve as the second catcher while Kurt Suzuki steps into the primary role.
Max Stassi C FA Tue 4/13/21 2:34 AM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi got X-rays on his left thumb Monday, and the results turned out negative, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi departed Monday's game against Kansas City with left thumb irritation, but the initial follow-up X-rays returned favorable results. The Angels' top backstop is slated for an MRI on Tuesday.
Max Stassi C FA Mon 4/12/21 11:02 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi was removed from Monday's game against the Royals with left thumb irritation.
EDGE Analysis
Kurt Suzuki pinch hit for Stassi in the seventh inning. If Stassi needs more than a couple days, the team may need to make a roster move. Anthony Bemboom is the other catcher on the Angels' 40-man roster.
Max Stassi C FA Sat 4/10/21 2:33 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi isn't starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi went 1-for-3 with a run, one walk and one strikeout in Friday's win over the Blue Jays, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Kurt Suzuki will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday.
Max Stassi C FA Thu 4/8/21 2:23 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi has gone 4-for-11 with a solo home run and two strikeouts this year but will sit out for the third time in the last five games. Kurt Suzuki will start at catcher Thursday, batting eighth.
Max Stassi C FA Mon 4/5/21 5:23 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi went 1-for-2 with two walks in Sunday's win over the White Sox, but he'll take a seat for Monday's series opener against Houston. Kurt Suzuki will start behind the dish, batting eighth.
Max Stassi C FA Sat 4/3/21 6:14 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi will sit Saturday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi started behind the plate in both of the first two games of the season, going 2-for-6 with a homer. Kurt Suzuki will make his season debut Saturday.
Max Stassi C FA Fri 4/2/21 1:20 AM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi crushed a home run off Lucas Giolito in the fifth inning. The catcher's other hit was a single to left field off Codi Heuer. The 30-year-old veteran had a career year in 2020, slashing .278/.352/.533.
Max Stassi C FA Sat 3/13/21 4:16 PM
Max Stassi
C FA
Stassi started at catcher in Friday's Cactus League game versus Arizona, playing four innings and drawing a walk in his only plate appearance.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi has been working his way back from the hip surgery he underwent last October, and he was consequently limited to DH duty prior to Friday. Now that he has returned to the field, Stassi should have adequate time to prepare for his role as the Angels' primary catcher this season.