Trending Now - Angels' Stephenson Sidelined by Elbow Injury Concerns

WHO:

Robert Stephenson, 33-year-old right-hander for the Los Angeles Angels

Dr. Keith Meister, orthopedist at TMI Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery

Angels manager Kurt Suzuki

Zach Neto, Angels shortstop

Christian Moore, 23-year-old infielder for the Angels

Josh Lowe, outfielder for the Angels

Yoán Moncada, third baseman for the Angels

WHAT:

Stephenson's status for the 2026 season is in question due to a right elbow injury.

Stephenson has missed all of 2024 due to right elbow surgery and ended the 2025 season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Stephenson has appeared in just 12 games for the Angels since signing a $33 million, three-year contract in January 2024.

Stephenson stated, “There is a concern for the state of my UCL right now and my flexor. I’m gonna see if there’s a way we can rehab this thing and be able to pitch this year, but I don’t know what it looks like.”

The Angels optioned Christian Moore to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Moore made his major league debut on June 13th, 2025, and hit .198 with seven home runs in 53 games.

Josh Lowe returned to the lineup after being sidelined with left oblique discomfort.

Yoán Moncada collected two hits in 13 at-bats while playing for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.

WHERE:

Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe, Arizona

Texas, for evaluation with Dr. Keith Meister

WHEN:

March 15th, 2026

Stephenson underwent UCL reconstruction surgery in May 2024.

Stephenson made his Angels debut on May 28th, 2025.

The Angels optioned Christian Moore on March 15th, 2026.

WHY:

Stephenson's injury is a concern due to previous elbow issues and surgeries.

HOW:

Stephenson is undergoing tests and will be evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister to determine the next steps for his injury.

(UPDATED March 15, 2026 03:50 UTC)

Today, the Los Angeles Angels are facing uncertainty regarding pitcher Robert Stephenson, who is dealing with a right elbow injury that has kept him off the field for most of the past two seasons. Stephenson, who signed a $33 million contract in January 2024, expressed concerns about the state of his UCL and flexor, stating he hopes to explore rehabilitation options but is unsure of his future. In other team news, the Angels have optioned infielder Christian Moore to Triple-A Salt Lake, while outfielder Josh Lowe has returned to the lineup after recovering from an oblique injury.