Angels Notes: Halos Make Trade, Unfortunate Robert Stephenson Update, Mike Trout Close to Outfield

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The Los Angeles Angels lost to the Seattle Mariners, 3-2, on Sunday. They fell to 30-34 on the year.
After the defeat, the Halos made a trade to acquire a first baseman with some outfielding experience. The piece from the San Francisco Giants can provide flexibility and depth on the roster as there are currently mainstays in his two most recent defensive positions.
Additionally, Angels reliever Robert Stephenson has no timeline to return in his 'rare' injury saga. After being sideline for over a year recovering from Tommy John surgery, the right-hander lasted just 15 pitches before a return to the injured list.
Finally, although Mike Trout is back in the lineup, he has yet to get back to the outfield. Manager Ron Washington provided a promising update ahead of his imminent return.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):
Angels Acquire Outfielder From NL Contender, DFA Pitcher
Angels' Robert Stephenson Has No Timeline to Return After 'Rare' Injury
Angels' Mike Trout Getting Closer to Return to Outfield
Angels Manager Reveals When Yoan Moncada Will Return
Angels' Struggling $42 Million All-Star Confident He'll Find His Swing Soon
Angels Tweets of the Day:
Wardo shooting for the stars!
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 8, 2025
⭐️: https://t.co/rxsD40BvNq pic.twitter.com/VMuO6wyZlp
The #Angels have acquired OF LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations
— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) June 8, 2025
In a corresponding move, RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks has been designated for assignment.
On Logan O’Hoppe Youth Jersey giveaway day, our catcher caught up with a few of his little league fans. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/9BiMeV2Dd6
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 8, 2025
surf’s up 🏄
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 8, 2025
Thank you to Caroline Marks, Orange County local and 2024 Olympic gold medalist surfer, for throwing out the honorary first pitch before yesterday’s game! pic.twitter.com/WOJRjIhKiw
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Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles. His focus is sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at DodgersNation and Newsweek. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and is a Masters Candidate at the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing gabe.smallson@lasportsreport.com. You can find him on X @gabesmallson
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