Angels Promote Donovan Walton and Wade Meckler as Moncada and Kikuchi Move to Injured Lists

Overview

• The Angels transferred left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the 60-day injured list and placed third baseman Yoán Moncada on the 10-day injured list on Friday, May 22, with Moncada undergoing an MRI for right-knee inflammation.
• Los Angeles optioned struggling outfielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Salt Lake that same day as a short-term reset after he hit .184 with a .546 OPS and made recent fielding errors.
• The club selected the contracts of infielder Donovan Walton and outfielder Wade Meckler and added both to the 40-man and active roster, with each starting in the series opener against the Texas Rangers.
• Walton earned the call after a strong Triple-A stretch, where he hit .282 with a .909 OPS in 43 games, while Meckler was promoted after a .922 OPS showing between Double-A Rocket City and Triple-A Salt Lake.
• Manager Kurt Suzuki said the team considered Christian Moore but chose Walton for his left-handed, high-contact profile and the moves leave the Angels watching whether the promotions produce immediate lineup impact and restore roster balance.