Angels Notes: Halos Add Astros Infielder, Send Down Pitcher, Mike Trout Injury Update

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The Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, on Wednesday as Jo Adell had a monster game, driving in every run. The Halos improved to 66-73 on the year as right-hander Robert Stephenson earned his first win since 2023.
Ahead of the eventual victory, the Angels added an infielder from the Houston Astros organization. The 27-year-old last made a big league appearances with the Athletics earlier this season.
In a corresponding move, a right-handed pitcher was transferred to the 60-day injured list. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 3.39 ERA across 16 Triple-A appearances, but has been struggling through his first 17 innings of the year in MLB play.
The Angels made another roster move on Wednesday, calling up right-handed pitcher Caden Dana, who started Wednesday's game, allowing two earned runs over five innings. Right-handed pitcher Chase Silseth was sent down
Finally, acting manager Ray Montgomery provided an update on superstar Mike Trout's injury. The three-time MVP has missed the last two contests with a skin infection on his arm after undergoing a major slump in August.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):
Angels Add Infielder From Astros in Key Roster Move
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Angels Tweets of the Day:
wake up, "Jo Adell hits a go-ahead homer in the 6th inning," sleep, repeat 🔁 pic.twitter.com/kvIwCXdysI
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 4, 2025
came for the crown 👑#RepTheHalo | #SoCalMcD pic.twitter.com/0J5Y5ir0un
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 4, 2025
the details are neither here nor there but Jo Adell has given us the lead once again pic.twitter.com/OrGJO3Jbio
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 4, 2025
easy as 1-2-3 for Reid Detmers 🔥 pic.twitter.com/caij9d8A7M
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 4, 2025
we said “pop flies” but they heard “change lives” 🤳 pic.twitter.com/xdD5PMBD3Y
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 3, 2025
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