Sandoval said Tuesday that his back issue was fully healed by mid-December and that he had a normal offseason, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval was shut down in mid-August last season due to a left lumbar spine stress reaction, but that issue now appears to be a thing of the past. The southpaw mentioned "doing a lot of mobility and soft tissue" work in the offseason to increase mobility in his hips, suggesting that he identified the issue that led to the back injury. Sandoval figures to slot into the middle of the Angels' rotation in 2022 following a breakout 2021 campaign.

Sandoval (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval was ruled out for the rest of the season last week, so it was only a matter of time before he was moved to the 60-day IL to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. The left-hander took a step forward in 2021 and finished the campaign with a 3.62 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 94:36 K:BB across 87 innings.

Sandoval (back) will miss the remainder of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval landed on the 10-day injured list in mid-August due to a left lumbar stress reaction, and general manager Perry Minasian confirmed Friday that the southpaw will miss the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old put together a career-best season in 2021 with a 3.62 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 87 innings across 17 appearances (14 starts).

Sandoval was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left lumbar spine stress reaction, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval struggled against the Astros on Friday, allowing four runs in 4.2 innings, his shortest start since May 17. Manager Joe Maddon said the injury has the potential to be season-ending, but the length of Sandoval's absence isn't clear at this time. It's unclear if the Angels will add another starter to their rotation, or if they'll manage a five-man mix going forward.

Sandoval (3-6) took the loss against Houston on Friday, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw cruised through the first three innings, keeping Houston off the scoreboard while allowing only one hit. Things turned for the worse in the fourth frame, however, when Sandoval allowed the first three batters to reach base -- two via walk -- before serving up a Kyle Tucker grand slam. The outing was Sandoval's first since July 18 in which he gave up more than two runs, and it was also the first time he allowed a long ball since that same July 18 appearance. He lines up to make his next start at Detroit next week.

Sandoval didn't factor in the decision against the Dodgers on Friday. He completed five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander wasn't exactly sharp in the start -- he needed 96 pitches, 40 of which were balls, to get through five frames -- but he worked around seven hits and two walks to limit the Dodgers to two runs. Sandoval continues to function as a reliable arm out of the Angels rotation, as he has worked at least five innings in 12 straight outings dating back to May 22 and has registered a 3.04 ERA along with a 1.13 WHIP over that stretch. His next start is tentatively scheduled to come at home versus Houston next Friday.

Sandoval (3-5) took the loss against Oakland on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and six walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the left-hander's wildness -- Sandoval's six walks were a season high -- he was fortunate to emerge from his outing having allowed only one run. He did a good job of limiting the damage against him by surrendering no extra-base hits and keeping Athletics hitters on their toes with 20 swinging strikes. Sandoval threw a season-high 115 pitches in the outing, and he continues to justify his spot in the Angels rotation. He'll carry a 3.38 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively lined up to take place at Texas next Thursday.

Sandoval (3-4) came within inches of a no-hitter Saturday night, allowing one earned run on one hit and and one walk with 13 strikeouts over 8.2 innings in a 2-1 win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval took a no-hitter into the ninth and recorded the first out of the inning before Brent Rooker preserved the Twins' dignity with a double. Sandoval got one more out before Joe Maddon denied him the opportunity to go for a complete game. The only run charged to the Californian came when Rooker scored on a Josh Donaldson double yielded by Raisel Iglesias. Although Sandoval may not have made history, this was still an incredible pitching performance by the left-hander. After striking out just nine batters in his first three starts this season, the 24-year-old has struck out 28 in his last three trips to the bump, including a career-high 13 on Saturday night.

Sandoval (2-4) took the loss Sunday against Seattle, allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk with nine strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old went seven innings and threw 114 pitches, both career highs, but was undone by a pair of home runs, including a three-run shot by Ty France in the fifth inning that broke the game open. Sandoval has flashed dominant stuff in 2021 and has fanned 51 hitters over his last seven starts dating back to the start of June. He owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with a 68:25 K:BB in in 63 innings overall this season.

Sandoval (2-3) took the loss against Seattle on Saturday despite allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

The bad news is that Sandoval took the loss despite the strong effort. The good news is that he continues to shine as a starter, logging a season-high seven innings and 114 pitches in the contest. The southpaw has allowed three or fewer runs while pitching at least five innings in each of his past eight outings dating back to May 22. Over that span, he has posted a 3.22 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 49:18 K:BB across 44.2 frames. Those numbers make him a viable fantasy asset in nearly all formats.