Angels Notes: Yoan Moncada Injury Update, Halos Linked to Blockbuster Signing, Kyren Paris Dominance

Apr 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Kyren Paris (19) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Angels lost a barnburner to the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-4, as they fell to 7-4 on the year.

Unfortunately, Yoan Moncada left the defeat — which was also his return to action after quite some time — due to right thumb soreness. It is the same thumb that has been nagging him since spring training.

In better news, the Halos have been linked to signing an All-Star and former World Series champion. This veteran reliever would be an incredible addition to the clubhouse with the existing mix of demonstrated players and youthful talent.

Finally, a bright spot in Wednesday night's loss was the two home runs from Kyren Paris. He now has four dingers in the last three games as fans have recently been calling for him to get more playing time.

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

Angels Linked to All-Star, World Series Champion Reliever in Blockbuster Free Agent Move

Angels Lineup vs Rays: Luis Rengifo, Jo Adell Out, Kyren Paris in Center Field, Yoan Moncada Returns

Kyren Paris Shouts Out Angels Fans Calling For Him to Get More Playing Time

Angels Manager Has No Plans to Move Red-Hot Young Hitter Up in Lineup

Angels Tweets of the Day:

KP goes the other way! pic.twitter.com/mRgEgXktnK

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 9, 2025

Yoán Moncada was removed from tonight's game with right thumb soreness

— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) April 10, 2025

another day, another group photo 📸 pic.twitter.com/EHce0WdKKI

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 9, 2025

another HUGE defensive play by TA! pic.twitter.com/4g34OLkYkO

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 10, 2025

Kyren Paris crushes his second home run of the night!

His 4th homer in his last 3 games! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CZ5WGCe7zo

— MLB (@MLB) April 10, 2025

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