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The Los Angeles Angels have placed third baseman Anthony Rendon on the injured list due to a left groin strain. Infielder Livan Soto has been recalled from Double-A Rocket City, while catcher Chad Wallach has been reinstated from the concussion injured list. Rendon had been performing well since April 24, batting .368, but still only has one home run this season.
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon addressed his lack of power and defensive struggles this season, saying he's "never been a home run hitter" and has been dealing with bad hops. Manager Phil Nevin praised Rendon's leadership and body of work, and said he's becoming a stronger force in the clubhouse. Meanwhile, first baseman Jared Walsh will play for Triple-A Salt Lake after undergoing treatment for headaches and insomnia, while catcher Chad Wallach is on the 7-day concussion injured list.
The Los Angeles Angels have designated right-hander César Valdez for assignment and placed catcher Chad Wallach on the 7-day concussion injured list. In corresponding moves, the team recalled right-hander Jimmy Herget and selected catcher Chris Okey. Valdez was just selected to the club's roster yesterday, but with the bullpen more refreshed and an off-day coming up on Thursday, the Angels decided they could get by without him. The team has a week to trade Valdez or pass him through waivers.
Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 and allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-0. Chad Wallach hit a two-run homer for the Angels, while Ryan Yarbrough gave up the only runs of the game. The Royals struggled to get anything going against Ohtani, with hitters batting just .091 against him this year.