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The Los Angeles Angels have selected the contract of right-hander Gerardo Reyes and reinstated outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the paternity list. Outfielder Jo Adell was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake while right-hander Ben Joyce was placed on the 15-day injured list due to ulnar neuritis. To open a spot for Reyes on the 40-man roster, catcher Max Stassi was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Michael Soroka made an encouraging return to the Braves, but the team struggled in a loss to the A's due to issues with right-handed pitching and bullpen struggles. Liam Hendricks returned to the mound for the White Sox, while Angels reliever Ben Joyce made his MLB debut. MLB.com released the latest top 200 MLB Draft prospects list, and the Brewers designated veteran Luke Voit for assignment.
Ben Joyce, the Los Angeles Angels' No. 9 prospect, made his Major League debut on Monday, pitching a scoreless inning of relief and striking out two batters while throwing triple-digit fastballs. Joyce, who was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Sunday, impressed his teammates and coaches with his cool and collected demeanor. The Angels went on to win 6-4 against the White Sox.
The Los Angeles Angels have called up hard-throwing right-hander Ben Joyce from Double-A to replace left-hander Matt Moore, who has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right oblique strain. Joyce has a 4.60 ERA over 15 2/3 innings at Double-A this season, with a 34.3% strikeout rate and an 18.3% walk rate. His fastball has touched 105 mph in the past, but he'll need to develop his slider to be a big-league reliever. Moore has a 1.44 ERA through 25 innings for the Angels, but left-handed hitters have hit .250/.333/.625 against him.
The Los Angeles Angels have promoted Ben Joyce, a 2022 draft pick known for his triple-digit fastball velocity, to the majors for his MLB debut. Joyce will replace veteran lefty Matt Moore on the active roster after Moore suffered a strained oblique. Joyce is the second player from the 2022 draft to reach the majors. The Angels currently have a 28-25 record and are six games back of the Texas Rangers in the American League West.
The Los Angeles Angels have promoted Ben Joyce, a 2022 draft pick known for his triple-digit fastball velocity, to the majors for his MLB debut. Joyce will replace Matt Moore on the active roster after Moore suffered a strained oblique. Joyce is the second player from the 2022 draft to reach the majors. The Angels currently have a 28-25 record and are six games back of the Texas Rangers in the American League West.