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Angels Notes: Pitcher Suddenly Retires, Concerning Injury Update, Halos Embarrassed by MLB’s Worst Team

Gabe Smallson

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A flyover of helicopters during Chicago White Sox Opening Day against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A flyover of helicopters during Chicago White Sox Opening Day against the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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The Los Angeles Angels started 2025 in the loss column, losing to the Chicago White Sox, 8-1, on Opening Day.

As the Halos look to the rest of the 161 regular season games, they will do so without a 26-year-old pitcher who retired ahead of the new season's start. He was having a productive year in High-A before the decision.

In more unfortunate roster news, the Angels placed two players on the injured list to start the season, and one pitcher with a concerning reason to be added to the IL. Insiders don't believe that surgery is required, but time will tell how the right-hander recovers.

Finally, the loss to 2024's worst MLB team was disheartening, but the writing was on the wall when the very first pitch hit three-time MVP Mike Trout in the hand. Luckily he stayed in the game, but it set the tone for what was an abysmal start to a season.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):

Angels Pitcher Suddenly Retires Ahead of Opening Day

Angels Place 2 Players on Injured List, Including Pitcher With Concerning Injury

Angels Superstar Mike Trout Hit By Pitch In First At-Bat Of 2025 Season

Angels’ $5 Million Infielder Out for Opening Day Due to Injury: Full Lineup vs White Sox

Former Angels Outfielder Breaks Silence After Shocking Release From Team

Angels Top Prospect to Open 2025 Season in Double-A

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