Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Wed 2/12/25 11:14 AM

Stephenson (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The bullpen session will be Stephenson's first since he had a brace inserted into his right elbow as part of the Tommy John surgery he underwent May 1, 2024. Stephenson has reported no complications thus far in his recovery from surgery and is hopeful to return from the injured list by early July or shortly after the All-Star break. The 31-year-old signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Angels last offseason and looked to be a leading candidate to close games in 2024 before suffering the elbow injury, but he'll likely have to settle for a setup or middle-relief role once he's finally cleared for his 2025 debut.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Wed 5/8/24 1:17 AM

Stephenson (elbow) had Tommy John surgery May 1, Trent Rush of Angels Radio AM 830 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson was one of the Angels' biggest signings in the offseason, but he won't play a game for the team in the first season of his three-year contract. It's quite possible that he won't be ready to pitch at the start of the 2025 campaign, but the veteran reliever should join the Angels' bullpen sometime next spring or summer.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Tue 4/23/24 7:03 PM

Stephenson (elbow) announced Tuesday that he is going to get Tommy John surgery April 30, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was announced Thursday that Stephenson would undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow. The 31-year-old had a rehab appearance for his shoulder April 13, but exited with a sore elbow. The righty joined the Angels on a three-year, $33 million contract in January, but entered spring training with the shoulder injury and remains to have seen the field for his new team. Stephenson hopes to be back around the start of next season, but that remains to be determined.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Sun 4/21/24 4:17 PM

The Angels transferred Stephenson (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
It was recently announced Stephenson would undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, so it was only a matter of time before he moved to the 60-day IL. The 31-year-old joined the Angels on a three-year, $33 million contract in January but came into spring training injured and has yet to pitch for his new team.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Thu 4/18/24 4:48 PM

Stephenson will undergo surgery on his right elbow, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was reported Wednesday that Stephenson would miss the remainder of the season, so it's not a surprise to hear that he needs surgery. The specific type of surgery hasn't been revealed, and it's possible it won't be until after the procedure occurs. If Stephenson needs Tommy John surgery, he could be out until around midseason of next year.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Wed 4/17/24 9:57 PM

Stephenson will miss the entire 2024 season due to an elbow injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports,
EDGE Analysis
The Angels will announce more details regarding Stephenson's injury Thursday, but his elbow issue is apparently significant enough to rule him out for the remainder of the year. The 31-year-old righty had been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake but was removed from his appearance Saturday after facing just one batter.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Mon 4/15/24 4:52 PM

Stephenson's (shoulder) removal from a rehab appearance over the weekend was due to right elbow soreness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson issued a four-pitch walk to the only batter he faced in his first rehab outing before being lifted. He has been out all season with a shoulder injury and now has an elbow problem to contend with. The reliever will undergo testing before more is known about a diagnosis and potential timetable.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Sun 4/14/24 12:37 AM

Stephenson (shoulder) had to be removed from his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday with an apparent injury, Taylor Blake Ward of The Sporting Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson issued a four-pitch walk to the lone batter he faced before being visited by the trainer and then walking off the field. There's no word yet on what he's dealing with, but it would be fair to assume he might have aggravated the right shoulder injury he's dealt with since late February.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Wed 4/10/24 3:44 PM

Stephenson (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson is set for an appearance Sunday and another Tuesday before being re-evaluated. Assuming things go well, it would seem as though he could rejoin the Angels' bullpen next week. He could be eased into high-leverage spots, but Stephenson will eventually fill a setup role with the big club.

Robert Stephenson
RP LAA
Tue 4/9/24 6:47 PM

Angels manager Ron Washington said Tuesday that Stephenson (shoulder) threw a live bullpen session and is close to a rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson started the season on the 15-day IL after missing all of spring training due to right shoulder soreness. His live BP session is another step in the right direction as the right-hander continues to ramp up his activity. Stephenson appears poised to make his first rehab assignment in the next few days.