Former Twins teammates Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano reunited on the field this weekend, with Sano now playing for the Los Angeles Angels. The two embraced warmly, with Buxton expressing pride in Sano’s recovery from injuries that ended his Twins career. Sano expressed gratitude for the opportunity he received in Minnesota and acknowledged the support of his former teammates. Despite injuries, Sano has worked hard to get back on the field and is thriving with the Angels.
Mike Trout’s solo home run in the first inning sparked the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, ending the Angels’ five-game losing streak. Trout’s home run was his first leadoff home run since 2012, and the Angels’ six through nine hitters combined for eight hits and five RBIs to support a solid outing from Griffin Canning.
Mike Trout ignited the Angels’ offense with his first leadoff homer since 2012, powering them to a 7-4 victory over the Orioles. The Angels’ middle of the order also contributed heavily, with Zach Neto driving in two runs. Griffin Canning notched his first win in over a year, limiting the Orioles to three runs in five innings. Carlos Estévez secured the save. Despite Gunnar Henderson’s towering homer and Adley Rutschman’s three hits, the Orioles couldn’t overcome the early deficit.
Angels reliever Robert Stephenson has undergone Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2023 season. The injury occurred during his rehab outing on April 13th and will require an internal brace to support the reconstructed ulnar collateral ligament. Stephenson was expected to be the primary setup man for closer Carlos Estévez and was a key part of the Angels’ bullpen. The Angels have an option to bring Stephenson back in 2027 for $2.5 million.
