this los angeles angels First baseman Jared Walsh was drafted to Triple-A Salt Lake City and recalled infielder David Fletcher, according to multiple reports Saturday.
Walsh was an All-Star in 2021 when he hit . 277 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs, but he suffered a severe decline last season as he battled thoracic outlet syndrome.
Walsh also revealed during spring training that he is suffering from a neurological issue and missed the first 46 games of the season while undergoing treatment.
Walsh, 29, has hit just .119 home runs and five RBIs in 28 games since returning to the majors on May 20.
Fletcher, 29, is a key player for the team. Angel From 2019-21 onwards.But he suffered a core muscle injury through 2022 and has played in just 61 games, having gone 2-for-16 in eight games for Los Angeles earlier this season.
Fletcher was solid for the Bees, batting . 383 with 1 home run and 24 RBIs in 43 appearances.
this Angel Also selected 27-year-old infielder Michael Stefanić (2-of-7 for Los Angeles) to Salt Lake City and added infielder Eduardo Escobar to the roster.Escobar acquired from New York Mets on Friday
Escobar, 34, hit . 236 with four homers and 16 RBIs in 40 games with the Mets. He was an All-Star in 2021 and has seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers.
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