Overview
- Los Angeles added Joey Lucchesi on Tuesday to a major-league contract, with multiple outlets reporting he is expected to make the Opening Day roster.
- The Angels confirmed a flurry of moves, including IL stints for Vaughn Grissom (10-day, wrist) and pitchers Ben Joyce, Alek Manoah, Kirby Yates, and Grayson Rodriguez (15-day, retroactive to March 22).
- To fill infield gaps, the club selected veterans Adam Frazier and Jeimer Candelario to the big-league roster.
- To open 40-man spots, the team placed Anthony Rendon and Robert Stephenson on the 60-day IL and designated lefty Jayvien Sandridge for assignment.
- Lucchesi was released late in spring by the Giants, posted a 3.76 ERA as a full-time reliever in 2025, and his heavy ground-ball profile could help in hitter-friendly Angel Stadium while injuries push Jack Kochanowicz and Ryan Johnson into rotation roles.