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Angels Place Key Infielder on Injured List, Call Up Offseason Addition

Noah Camras|
Feb 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada signs autographs prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during spring training at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Feb 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada signs autographs prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during spring training at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Angels have placed infielder Yoan Moncada on the 10-day injured list due to his right thumb sprain.

Replacing him on the active roster is infielder J.D. Davis. To make room for Davis on the 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Jack Dashwood was designated for assignment.

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Moncada suffered his thumb injury during spring training, but it didn't require an IL stint at the time. The 29-year-old was in and out of the Angels lineup, but this past weekend, he re-aggravated the injury to the point where he couldn't play any longer.

Moncada missed a few games before returning on Wednesday. However, he left Wednesday's game early, and is now going to miss the next week-plus of action.

In eight games this season, the Angels' $5 million offseason addition slashed .190/.370/.286 with two doubles, four runs batted in, and an OPS of .656

As for Davis, the 31-year-old joined the Halos on a minor league deal this offseason. While he didn't break camp with the club, he's now the first player to be called up this year when the team needed offensive help.

In 10 games in Triple-A this year, the veteran is slashing .297/.357/.487 with two home runs, 11 RBIs, and an OPS of .844.

Across his eight-year career, Davis is a .257 hitter with an OPS of .764. He has experience playing third base, first base, and left field.

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Noah Camras
NOAH CAMRAS

Noah graduated from USC in 2022 with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Sports Media Studies. He is the lead editor for Halos Today. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, and grew up a fan of all LA sports. 

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