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Ben Joyce Placed on 15-Day Injured List to Open 2026
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list to open 2026, per Jack Janes of The Sporting Tribune. Joyce is working his way back from the surgery he underwent in May 2025 to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The 25-year-old fireballer struggled in a very limited sample size before getting injured last season, pitching to a 6.23 ERA in 4 1/3 innings. However, Joyce showed flashes of dominance in 2024, averaging over 102 mph on his fastball and pitching to a 2.08 ERA with four saves across 32 1/3 innings. When healthy, Joyce may be the favorite to work as the Angels' primary closer. With both Joyce and veteran right-hander Kirby Yates (knee) sidelined to start the year, Jordan Romano could get the first chance at regular save opportunities for Los Angeles in 2026.
Source: The Sporting Tribune - Jack Janes
Source: The Sporting Tribune - Jack Janes
