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Angels Select Logan Porter to Add Immediate Catching Depth

The club added a defensively oriented backup with remaining minor‑league options to preserve roster flexibility while Sebastian Rivero is placed on the injured list.

Jun 9, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Sebastian Rivero (38) runs to third against the Houston Astros during the second inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Angels selected catcher Logan Porter’s contract and recalled him to the major‑league roster on June 10 to provide depth behind starter Logan O’Hoppe.
  • Sebastian Rivero fractured his left hamate fouling a pitch and was placed on the 10‑day injured list after a CT scan showed the injury and he elected to have surgery.
  • Porter signed a minor‑league deal with Los Angeles about five days earlier after departing the Giants organization and had not yet played for the Angels’ Triple‑A club.
  • Porter has limited big‑league experience with 47 career plate appearances but a longer Triple‑A track record (.244/.359/.389) and is viewed as a defensively capable backup with full minor‑league options.
  • The club opened a 40‑man spot by transferring Jack Kochanowicz to the 60‑day injured list after his Tommy John surgery, and Porter becomes the fifth catcher used by the Angels this season.