Walsh is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Since returning from a season-opening stint on the injured list May 20, Walsh has gone just 2-for-18 with a 6:8 BB:K over his first eight games with the Angels. While the Angels aren't expected to pull the plug on him as their primary first baseman, the lefty-hitting Walsh could be limited to a strong-side platoon role, and he may sit against select right-handers, too. He finds himself on the bench Monday against righty Michael Kopech, with Brandon Drury filling in for him at first base.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Sits amid struggles
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Walsh is not in the lineup Friday night against the Marlins.
Walsh has gone 2-for-15 (.133) with zero extra-base hits since being activated May 20 from a several-week stint on the injured list for insomnia and migraines. Brandon Drury is playing first base and batting fifth for the Angels on Friday versus Miami.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Plates one in season debut
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Walsh (head) went 0-for-4 with one RBI in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Twins.
Walsh wasn't able to get a hit in his season debut, but he had a productive groundout to get the Angels on the board in the fourth inning. The 29-year-old should be a candidate for at least a strong-side platoon role at first base now that he's recovered from a bout with migraines and insomnia. His return could mean a reduced role for players like Brandon Drury and Gio Urshela as the Angels work on getting their infield sorted out, though there's an opening at third base with Anthony Rendon (groin) out.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Comes off injured list Saturday
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Walsh (head) was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Angels on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Walsh has missed the entirety of the 2023 campaign while dealing with insomnia and migraines. The power-hitting first baseman should see the majority of reps at first base, and while he struggled in 2022, he has enough pop in his left-handed bat to potentially provide some production for fantasy rosters in 2023.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Good chance to return Saturday
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Walsh (head) could be activated off the injured list before Saturday's game against the Giants, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
The 29-year-old has performed well on a rehab assignment at Triple-A with a .500 batting average and 1.343 OPS over 20 at-bats. Walsh figures to resume his starting role at first base once he's activated, but the Angels could ease him into the lineup after he missed the first six-plus weeks of the 2023 campaign.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Could return Saturday
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The Angels will decide if Walsh (head) will be activated from the injured list after Friday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Walsh has directed the pace of his return in the advanced stages of the process, and he reportedly wants to play consecutive games at first base before being activated. He'll do that Thursday and Friday at Triple-A, and then it will be determined if he is ready to be reinstated from the injured list. Since beginning a rehab assignment with Salt Lake on May 12, Walsh has hit .412 with one home run, four RBI and four runs scored across 22 plate appearances.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Continuing Triple-A rehab
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Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters Monday that Walsh (head) feels good about his improved timing in his three rehab games for Triple-A Salt Lake, and that the team will "leave it up to him" to determine when he'll be ready to return, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Walsh has gone 3-for-8 thus far in his rehab games with Salt Lake with a .958 OPS. The 29-year-old has missed all of 2023 while dealing with insomnia and migraines. Walsh has a chance to return to the Los Angeles lineup this week, but Nevin's statement makes it clear there's no clear timetable for when he'll be back on the diamond at the major-league level.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Draws two walks in rehab debut
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Walsh (head) went 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts in a rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Migraines and insomnia had prevented Walsh from playing baseball until Friday, so the fact that he was able to see four plate appearances in his first action of the season was a significant positive step for him. The first baseman is expected to remain with Salt Lake at least throughout the weekend, though he could need a longer rehab stint depending on how his first few games go. Walsh may also be worked into the lineup gradually upon his return to the big club, as Gio Urshela has been hitting well while serving as the Angels' primary first baseman over the past several weeks.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Beginning rehab assignment Friday
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Walsh (head) will receive his last treatment Thursday, and he's set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Walsh is scheduled to play at least three games at Triple-A before being evaluated for a return from the 10-day injured list, though Sam Blum of The Athletic relays that the 29-year-old may require more time on the farm prior to being activated. The left-handed hitter has missed all of the 2023 season because of recurring migraines and bouts with insomnia. Whenever he's deemed ready to play, Walsh is expected to settle in as the Angels' everyday first baseman.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Facing live pitching soon
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Walsh (head) could be cleared to face live pitching soon, Taylor Arrey of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Walsh was able to incorporate more on-the-field workouts at Angel Stadium pregame Sunday. While there's no definitive date when he will face live pitching, it sounds like it should be in the coming days. Walsh is working his way back from recurring headaches that landed him on the injured list just before the season. It's possible he'll return before the end of the month, although there's not a clear timetable yet.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Could begin rehab assignment soon
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Walsh (head) is getting closer to a return and could begin a rehab assignment soon, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The Angels are discussing what's next for Walsh; whether he'll head out to a minor-league level or take live at-bats with the team in Anaheim. Either way it's great news for Walsh as he gets closer to returning from the recurring headaches that have sidelined him throughout the 2023 season. It's possible the 30-year-old could be playing in games for the Angels by the end of May.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Still no timetable for return
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Angels general manager Perry Minasian told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Cardinals that Walsh (head) continues to make improvement, but there's no timeline for a return to the lineup, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Walsh was cleared to resume some baseball activities, but he's still unable to ramp up enough to begin a minor-league rehab assignment at this stage. Because the left-handed hitter has missed so much time, he'll likely need a lengthy rehab stint before he can return to action. Once Walsh is healthy, he should see the majority of playing time at first base, but there's no guarantee of that happening in the near future.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Close to starting baseball activity
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Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday that Walsh has made progress in his bouts with headaches and insomnia and is about to start baseball activities, MLB.com reports.
The team isn't providing a target date for Walsh's return from the 10-day injured list, but once he resumes activities, he'll likely ramp up for several days before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. Walsh still seems to have an outside chance of being reinstated from the IL before the end of April, but an early May return is probably a more likely outcome. In the meantime, the Angels are expected to get by with Gio Urshela and Jake Lamb as their primary options at first base.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Completes treatment
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Walsh (head) completed his treatment for insomnia and headaches Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Angels manager Phil Nevin said the team will start ramping Walsh up soon, and more information regarding a return timeline should come into focus by the middle of next week. Walsh went on the IL just before Opening Day and has yet to play in a game this season, but he has been swinging a bat since April 3.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Begins taking swings
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Walsh (head) has been taking swings with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake City, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Walsh went on the IL just before Opening Day due to bouts of headaches and insomnia, but he appears to be feeling well enough now to swing a bat. While manager Phil Nevin indicated Sunday that Walsh remains without a timetable for a return, it's at least a positive sign that the first baseman has been making progress. He's expected to reclaim a starting role whenever he's able to take the field again.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Officially moves to IL
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The Angels placed Walsh (head) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
As expected, Walsh will be sidelined to begin the season while he continues to experience headaches and insomnia. The Angels haven't provided an estimated timeline for his return, and Brandon Drury and Jake Lamb will likely serve as the primary options at first base while Walsh is on the shelf.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Plays right field Saturday
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Walsh started in right field in Saturday's Cactus League contest versus Arizona and went 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Walsh was almost exclusively a first baseman last season, though he did get put into left field in two games. However, he played right field in 18 games in 2021, so it's not a position he's entirely unfamiliar with. Walsh's dabbling in right field Saturday coincides with manager Phil Nevin's comment early in camp that he expects to see Walsh spend some time the outfield this season, though the 29-year-old is expected to be the Angels' primary first baseman for the upcoming campaign.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Feeling 100 percent
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Walsh said Saturday's that he feels 100 percent after recovering from September thoracic outlet surgery, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Thoracic outlet syndrome can be one of the toughest injuries for players to come back from, so it will be important to see Walsh's words backed up by his performance on the field, but it's nonetheless an encouraging sign that he's feeling fine. The surgery adds risk to Walsh's profile this season, as does the fact that he struggled to a .215/.269/.374 line last year. If he's fully recovered and can resemble the player who hit .280/.338/.531 over the previous two seasons, however, it would be a big boost to the Angels' playoff hopes.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: To get work in outfield
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Walsh (shoulder) will get some reps in the outfield this spring, Angels manager Phil Nevin told Sam Blum of The Athletic on Tuesday.
Nevin expects Walsh to see playing time in the outfield during the season. The 29-year-old has a decent amount of outfield experience but didn't start any games out there in 2022. Walsh is coming back from thoracic outlet surgery but enters spring training without any limitations.
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Angels' Jared Walsh: Nearing full recovery
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Walsh (shoulder) told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Wednesday that he's nearing a full recovery from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.
Walsh went under the knife last September, soon after the TOS diagnosis officially put an end to his disappointing 2022 campaign. He could certainly be a bounce-back candidate if his health cooperates in 2023. "I feel great, but hopefully I can get even a little bit better," said the 29-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder.
