Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe Out Indefinitely with Fractured Wrist
The Los Angeles Angels have placed catcher Logan O’Hoppe on the injured list after he suffered a fractured wrist during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals in Missouri. The injury came when O’Hoppe was struck by a foul ball on his left wrist in the seventh inning.
There is currently no timetable for O’Hoppe’s return, dealing a significant blow to the Angels’ catcher depth. “I’m annoyed because it’s such a little thing, such a tiny bone,” O’Hoppe told reporters Sunday. “Obviously I want to be in there every day.”
Despite his slow start to the season, with a batting average of .205 and a .579 OPS, O’Hoppe was showing signs of improvement. He had multiple hits and a walk in recent games and threw out two runners attempting to steal in Saturday’s contest, adding to the frustration of the injury. “Things started to really feel like they were aligned behind the plate too,” he said.
Angels Activate Catcher Depth Amid O’Hoppe’s Injury
The Angels quickly moved to fill O’Hoppe’s roster spot by calling up catcher Sebastian Rivero from Triple-A. Rivero, 27, has a .239 batting average with a .557 OPS in the minors and brings veteran experience to the role. Manager Kurt Suzuki expressed confidence in Rivero’s ability to handle the pitching staff and help offensively.
Veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud, 37, who is struggling with a .125 average in 19 plate appearances, will also share catching duties. Suzuki confirmed they plan to rotate the catchers based on matchups and situations. “He’s definitely going to play some and Rivero’s going to play some,” Suzuki said. “We feel confident with him coming up.”
Pitching Shakeup: Angels Designate Jordan Romano, Shaun Anderson
In a related roster shakeup, the Angels designated relievers Jordan Romano and Shaun Anderson for assignment Sunday. Romano, who signed a one-year, $2 million deal in the offseason, struggled this year with a 10.13 ERA over eight innings. After a strong first five innings where he converted all four save opportunities, Romano faltered in his last appearances, surrendering nine runs over three innings.
“It was a tough call for us, but we felt like for where we’re at with the arms that we need… this was the option that we felt was best for us,” Suzuki said. The Angels activated left-hander Joey Lucchesi and right-hander José Fermín, calling them up to shore up the bullpen. Fermín was already on the 40-man roster, while Lucchesi and Rivero took the spots opened by Romano and Anderson.
Weather and Schedule Impact Team Preparation
The team faced additional complications as game times were altered due to incoming rain. Sunday’s game start shifted earlier from 6:20 p.m. PT to 3:10 p.m., forcing players and staff to adapt quickly. “It’s better than coming back on your off day. As a player, it’s tough, but you’ve got to audible sometimes,” Suzuki explained.
Manager Suzuki also shuffled the batting order, dropping first baseman Nolan Schanuel from the No. 3 spot to the No. 5 due to his ongoing slump, partly blamed on an early April ankle injury.
What’s Next for the Angels?
With O’Hoppe sidelined indefinitely, the Angels face a critical stretch of the 2026 season relying on veteran depth and recent call-ups. Catching responsibilities will be shared between Rivero and d’Arnaud while bullpen options are reconfigured to deal with pitching challenges and weather delays.
The Angels’ next game is Monday against the Chicago White Sox at 4:40 p.m. PT, broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and local radio station 830 AM. Fans will be watching closely as the team adjusts to these sudden roster changes and pushes to maintain momentum despite injuries and setbacks.
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