Taylor Ward Injury News & Updates

Ward underwent facial surgery Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward fractured several bones in his face when taking a pitch to the head in late July, and he underwent procedures on both his left orbital bone and nose Friday. It's unclear exactly how long Ward will need to recover, but he is not eligible to be activated from the injured list until late September, so he will not be back on the field anytime soon.

Ward (face) was moved to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Ward was hit in the head by a pitch Saturday against the Blue Jays and was diagnosed with multiple facial fractures. After landing on the 10-day injured list Sunday, he'll shift to the 60-day IL later in the day to make room on the 40-man roster for new acquisitions C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk. Sunday's move means that Ward will be sidelined until at least late September.

The Angels placed Ward on the 10-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with multiple facial fractures.

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Ward has been released from the hospital after he was struck in the side of the face by a pitch in the fifth inning of Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Manager Phil Nevin is expected to provide an update on Ward's condition later Wednesday, but based on the initial diagnosis, the 29-year-old can be expected to miss well beyond the minimum 10 days. The Angels selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Ward on the 26-man active roster.

Ward exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after getting hit by a pitch in the head, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He was sitting up in the cart as he got a standing ovation from the crowd and had a visibly swollen left eye after getting hit by a pitch thrown by Alek Manoah. Ward will presumably be checked for a concussion and the team will update his status. He hit .327 with five home runs in his most recent 13 games entering play Saturday.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Ward swatted a two-run shot in the sixth inning and a solo homer in the eighth to produce half of Los Angeles' run output in the matinee of the twin bill. He followed with an 0-for-4 performance in Game 2, though he also walked and scored a run in that contest. Ward has been swinging a hot stick since the start of the second half of the season, batting .311 (14-for-45) with five homers, 13 RBI 12 runs and a stolen base over 12 contests.

Ward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.

Ward provided the Angels' last two runs of the contest with his fifth-inning blast. He's gone 9-for-28 (.321) with three long balls, three doubles and nine RBI over his last seven contests to help solidify his place in the lineup coming out of the All-Star break. The outfielder is up to 12 homers, 40 RBI, 57 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .249/.329/.408 slash line over 90 games.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win against the Yankees.

Ward accounted for two of the Angels' three extra-base hits in the contest, swatting a two-run homer in the first inning and belting an RBI ground-rule double in the eighth. It was his third multi-hit performance in six games since the All-Star break, though he went a combined 1-for-11 in the other three contests. Ward has been a slight disappointment this season following last year's breakthrough campaign, but he's still managed decent production with a .248/.327/.400 slash line, 11 homers, 17 doubles, 38 RBI, 53 runs and three steals through 89 games.

Ward went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to Houston.

Ward continues his hot streak, as he's currently hitting .304 in the month of July. While his slash line this season doesn't jump off the page (.245/.387/.706), the outfielder is worth keeping an eye on as the second half of the season begins.

Ward (groin) is hitting third and starting in left field Friday against the Astros.

He was held out before the break due to a minor groin injury, but a week off was all he needed. Ward should continue to hit high in the lineup while Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon and Brandon Drury are all on the injured list.

Ward was held out of Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers due to lingering groin discomfort, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday due to discomfort in his groin. He returned Friday, but then had the issue flare back up one day later. When discussing Ward's health after Saturday's game, manager Phil Nevin was non-commital in his update, stating that Ward was available "to a point" but that he wanted to be cautious. The injury doesn't sound likely to linger into the second half of the season, but it will remain worth monitoring.

Ward will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. The Angels don't play Sunday, so barring an appearance off the bench, he'll end the first half with a .243/.318/.377 slash line, a significant step back from the .281/.360/.473 line he managed last season. Jo Adell will again take over in left field.

Ward is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He will begin this one on the bench while Jo Adell gets the start in left field. Ward ended June in a slide at the plate but has reached base seven times in his first four July contests.

Ward is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward had started the last 10 games in left field but will take a seat for this one after going hitless in his previous three contests. Mickey Moniak will be in left.

Ward went 2-for-6 with a walk, two runs and three RBI in Saturday's 25-1 thrashing of the Rockies.

It was a historic day for the Angels offense, as the team put up a franchise record 25 runs and 28 hits. Ward wasn't left out of the feast, as he reached base three times and collected three RBI out of the leadoff spot. The outfielder has multiple hits in five of his past 10 contests and is slashing .273/.313/.409 with three doubles, a homer, 10 runs, five RBI and a steal over that stretch.

Ward went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo homer, an additional run scored and one steal in Saturday's loss to Kansas City.

Since May 30, Ward has totaled 20 hits, five home runs, 10 RBI and 14 runs scored across 15 appearances. He's seemingly won his starting gig back from Mickey Moniak, who has been swinging a hot bat since being recalled from Triple-A in mid-May. Ward will presumably have to remain productive if he's going to continue to stave off Moniak moving forward.

Ward isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday against the Royals, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

After going 6-for-20 at the plate with a home run, two RBI and seven runs scored across his last five games, Ward will get a breather during Friday's contest. Mickey Moniak will take over in left field and bat in the leadoff spot.

Ward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs in Sunday's 9-4 win against Seattle.

Ward provided an instant spark for the Angels when he led off the bottom of the first inning with a homer. It was his fourth long ball over his past 10 games after he went deep just four times through his first 51 contests this season. Ward had an eight-game hitting streak snapped Friday, but he got back on track Sunday and appears to have regained a near-everyday role as the team's starting left fielder.

Ward went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base Thursday in a 3-1 victory versus the Cubs.

Ward didn't play Wednesday due to an illness, though he was reportedly available off the bench. The outfielder returned to the lineup Thursday and continued his recent offensive surge, plating one of the Angels' three runs, nabbing his second theft of the season and hitting his seventh double. A few weeks ago, Ward appeared to be in danger of losing his starting role to Mickey Moniak, but he's since turned things around by slashing .364/.389/.697 with three homers, seven RBI and a steal over his past eight games.

Ward isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward earned himself a day off after homering Tuesday to extend his hitting streak to seven games. While Ward sits, Luis Rengifo will pick up a start in left field and bat eighth.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Cubs.

Ward extended his hitting streak to seven games with his seventh-inning solo shot. In that span, the outfielder has gone 11-for-30 (.367) with three homers and six RBI. He had a three-game stint as the cleanup hitter, but he was back atop the order Tuesday with the return of Anthony Rendon (groin) from the injured list. Ward is slashing .241/.307/.366 with seven homers, 23 RBI, 32 runs scored and a stolen base through 58 contests. He can be streaky, but his place in the Angels' lineup will continue to lead to fantasy interest when he's hitting well.

Ward went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Astros.

Ward has hit safely in four straight games, going 8-for-17 (.471) with five RBI in that span. While it was a solid game for the outfielder, the Angels struggled overall. He's been getting back on track after snapping a 2-for-26 skid during the latter half of May. For the season, Ward's at a .241/.311/.360 slash line with six home runs, 22 RBI, 31 runs scored and a stolen base through 55 contests. He appears to have regained the starting job in left field over Mickey Moniak, though Ward will need to show at least some steadiness at the plate to fend off further challenges for his playing time.

Ward is starting in left field and batting leadoff Thursday in Houston.

Ward has homered in back-to-back contests and has now started four of the last five games in left field, with all of them coming against right-handed pitching. He could be regaining his starting spot over Mickey Moniak, who will begin Thursday's game on the bench.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-5 victory over the White Sox.

Ward is now 4-for-8 with a pair of homers in his last two games after going 2-for-26 in his previous nine contests. It's been a streaky season for the 29-year-old outfielder after a breakout campaign last year. Ward is now slashing .232/.306/.356 with six homers, 31 runs scored and 20 RBI through 219 plate appearances this season.

Ward went 2-for-4 with one double and a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox.

Ward was in the leadoff spot for Tuesday's game with Mickey Moniak getting the day off and started the contest with a bang, taking Lucas Giolito yard for a solo home run in the first inning. The long ball snapped a home run drought that dated back to May 2 (22 games) and marked his fifth of the campaign. Tuesday's outing was a much-needed spark for Ward, who was batting 2-for-26 (.077) in the nine games leading up to the contest.

Ward is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Ward picked up starts in three of the Angels' last four games, but two came against left-handed pitchers and the other came Sunday, when Hunter Renfroe received a routine day of rest. With right-hander Michael Kopech on the bump for the White Sox, Ward will retreat to the bench while the lefty-hitting Mickey Moniak gets another turn in left field at his expense. According to J.P. Hoornstra of The Orange County Register, manager Phil Nevin said over the weekend that he plans to take a matchups-based approach toward his usage of Ward, who may be stuck in the short side of a platoon in left field while Moniak continues to make an impact atop the batting order.

Ward is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward will get a breather with right-hander Edward Cabrera on the bump for the Marlins on Saturday. Mickey Moniak will hit at the top of the lineup and play left field in Ward's absence.

Ward is starting in left field and batting leadoff Wednesday versus the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward was out of the lineup for the previous three contests while the hot-hitting Mickey Moniak played left field, but he'll return to action for this one with the Red Sox starting left-handed James Paxton. He did have a pinch-hit double Tuesday, breaking Ward's 0-for-15 stretch at the dish.

Ward isn't in the Angels' lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Tuesday marks the third consecutive game that the slumping Ward has begun in the dugout in favor of Mickey Moniak, who will bat leadoff Tuesday. Ward will likely get the nod in left Wednesday against lefty James Paxton and get a few more chances to break his cold streak.

Ward is not in the Angels' lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He's been slumping lately and will sit out a second straight game as Mickey Moniak handles left field. Ward is hitless in his last 12 at-bats.

Ward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward has struggled over the past week and is currently in the middle of an 0-for-12 skid over his last four appearances. Mickey Moniak is playing left field and hitting in the leadoff spot against Pablo Lopez and the Twins on Sunday.

Ward is not in the Angels' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Orioles.

It's a day off for Ward with it being a day game after a night game. Mickey Moniak is in left field and also batting leadoff Thursday.

Ward will sit Saturday against the Guardians, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward has followed up his .833 OPS from his breakout season last year with a .663 OPS through 39 games this season. Mickey Moniak was called up Friday and will make his season debut Saturday, leading off and starting in left field.

Ward went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs against the Astros in a 6-4 win Monday.

Ward was a catalyst for the offense from the top of the order, as his base hits in the third and fifth frames each led to a score. The outfielder finished with his second three-hit game of the campaign, with his other such performance coming just four days earlier. Ward struggled through much of April but has bounced back in May, batting .407 (11-for-27) with a homer, five RBI and six runs through seven contests.

Ward went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in Thursday's 11-7 victory versus the Cardinals.

Ward led the charge near the bottom of the order, as each of the Angels' No. 6, 7 and 8 batters tallied three hits. Ward added a sacrifice fly to his productive day, and his ninth-inning double was his first in over two weeks. The outfielder went through a 1-for-14 stretch between April 26 and April 29, but he's since bounced back by going 6-for-12 with a homer, a walk and four RBI over his subsequent four contests.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals.

The Angels tacked four runs off Steven Matz in the first inning led by Ward's three-run shot. It was his fourth long ball of the year and will hopefully bring him some confidence back at the plate after he's really struggled to get going, slashing .209/.318/.336. He has just six extra base hits to go with 13 RBI, 19 runs and a 15:27 BB:K over 129 plate appearances.

Ward is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward was dropped from the leadoff spot to seventh in the batting order Saturday, and he'll head to the bench after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old has a .132/.254/.208 slash line across his past 15 games, so a day off certainly can't hurt. Luis Rengifo will cover left field in his place Sunday.

Ward is starting in left field and batting seventh Saturday against the Brewers.

This is a drastic move, as 97 of Ward's 102 at-bats have come atop the lineup. He will head to the bottom third of the lineup with righty Corbin Burnes on the hill. The Angels will look to get him going with a less prominent spot in the lineup, as Ward has a disappointing .216 average, .325 OBP and three home runs in 27 games.

Ward went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs in Sunday's 4-3 win over Kansas City.

Ward led off the Angels' half of the first inning with a walk and came around to score on a Shohei Ohtani sacrifice fly. Ward then went deep in the sixth frame to begin a series of Los Angeles back-to-back-to-back jacks. The long ball was the third of the campaign for Ward, with the other two coming in the season's first four contests. The outfielder had been slumping coming into Sunday, slashing just .114/.200/.143 with one extra-base hit over his previous 10 games.

Ward will sit Saturday against the Royals, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Ward finds himself on the bench for just the second time this season. He hasn't gotten off to a great start, hitting .228/.319/.329 through his first 20 games, adding a pair of homers and a steal. Luis Rengifo will start in left field Saturday.

Ward went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Yankees.

Ward broke a three-game hitting slump by leading off with a double to right field. He would come around to score on a Shohei Ohtani home run and then later reached again on a base hit in the seventh. The 29-year-old got off to a racing start to the year, tallying 10 hits over his first five games, but is hitting just .156/.283/.178 in 12 games since. Ward has still primarily hit leadoff despite the ongoing slump and Tuesday's outing could be a sign of better things to come.

Ward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward started the first 14 games of the season but will head to the bench Sunday while mired in a 4-for-24 slump. Luis Rengifo will move out to left field with Brandon Drury manning second base, while Zach Neto will take over leadoff duties.

Ward went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-3 victory over Seattle.

With the Angels up by one run in the eighth inning, Ward provided some breathing room with a two-run blast to center field. The long ball was his second of the season extended his hitting streak to four games. Ward is off to a great start to the campaign, slashing .421/.421/.737 with six RBI, four runs and a stolen base through 19 plate appearances.

Ward went 3-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and four total RBI in Saturday's 13-1 victory against Oakland.

Ward batted out of the leadoff spot for the Angels and struck out in his first at-bat. Things got much better for him in the third inning, when the outfielder singled home a run early in the frame and later capped an 11-run outburst with a two-run homer for his first long ball of the campaign. Ward has gone 4-for-9 through his first two games this season.

Ward went 0-for-4 in Monday's Cactus League loss to Cincinnati, but he is slashing .333/.389/.515 with a home run, three doubles, six runs and five RI over 36 plate appearances this spring.

Ward is coming off a career year in 2022, when he slashed .281/.360/.473 with 23 homers, 65 RBI, 73 runs and five stolen bases. The breakthrough helped him become one of fantasy's top waiver-wire pickups, and he's typically going within the top 130 picks in mixed-league drafts heading into this season. Ward has a stranglehold on the starting job in left field for the Angels and had solid peripheral stats last season, so he could easily match or exceed his 2022 numbers if he's able to remain healthy.

Ward and the Angels agreed on a one-year, $2.75 million contract Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Ward and the team won't have to work through the arbitration process anymore after completing a deal Friday. The 29-year-old had a career year in 2022, batting .281 with 23 homers, 65 RBI, 73 runs and five stolen bases over 495 at-bats in 135 games last season.

Ward went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run and an RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss versus the Athletics.

Ward continued his torrid stretch with two more hits Monday, both doubles. Over his last 18 games, he is batting .426 (29-for-68) with seven doubles, five home runs and 26 combined runs and RBI. Ward has had a streaky season, but he is finishing on an upswing, which is validated by his near-elite Statcast metrics. He should be a great option for fantasy managers in 2023.

Ward went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.

Ward has surged at the plate over the last week, going 12-for-23 (.522) with five multi-hit efforts in his last six games. The surge has lifted his batting average to .284, its highest point since July 26. He's added an .842 OPS, 23 home runs, 64 RBI, 72 runs scored and five stolen bases through 132 contests.

Ward went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's win over the Athletics.

Ward is on fire at the plate, and he continued the trend with three hits Thursday, including a solo homer in the third inning to put Los Angeles up 3-0. The long ball was Ward's 23rd on the season and sixth this month, during which he is batting .364 (32-for-88) with two stolen bases and a strong 10:16 K:BB. He has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games on his way to a strong finish to a breakout campaign.

Ward went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 4-2 victory over the Twins on Friday.

Ward extended his hitting streak to nine games with the pair of solo shots. Ward now has 21 home runs and is slashing .274/.357/.460 in 452 at-bats this season. The 28-year-old right fielder has made the most of his increased playing time in 2022 and has proven that he belongs in an everyday role with a big league club.

Ward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers.

Ward provided the only offense for the Angels with a two-run homer in the first inning. The home run was Ward's 19th of the season and comes amidst a modest seven-game hitting streak. During that stretch he is 11-for-25 with one home run, six RBI and four runs scored.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Mariners.

Ward has hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games, going 16-for-42 (.381) in that span with three extra-base hits in that span. The steal was his fourth of the season and first since July 26, as the 28-year-old outfielder hasn't provided much of a speed boost this year. The hot month at the plate has lifted his slash line to .270/.355/.440 with 18 home runs, 53 RBI and 62 runs scored through 498 plate appearances.

Ward went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-7 win over the Mariners.

Ward has produced four multi-hit efforts in his last nine games, going 13-for-32 (.406) in that span. He hit a two-run single in the first inning to give the Angels the lead early Friday, snapping a four-game stretch without an RBI. The outfielder is up to a .269/.356/.443 slash line with 18 home runs, 53 RBI, 62 runs scored and three stolen bases, and his double Friday gave him a career-high 16 through 117 contests.

Ward went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros.

Ward delivered the opening run with an RBI single in the first inning. He added two more singles in the game and scored a run on a Mike Ford double in the fifth. The three-hit effort extended Ward's hitting streak to five games, his longest in a month. The outfielder is up to a .266/.352/.444 slash line with 18 home runs, 51 RBI, 60 runs scored and three stolen bases in 112 contests.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to Houston.

Ward swatted a solo shot in the ninth inning off Astros closer Ryan Pressly, but the Angels still fell short by a run. The long ball extended a modest four-game hit streak for the outfielder, during which he's gone 5-for-14 with two extra-base hits and three RBI. Ward was red hot early in the campaign but is slashing just .225/.299/.337 with eight homers over 76 games since the start of June.

Ward (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list Monday.

Ward was unavailable for the Angels' three-game series in Toronto this weekend due to his vaccination status, but he'll start in right field and bat fifth Monday against the Yankees now that the Angels are back home. The 28-year-old has hit .216 with four home runs, three doubles, 11 RBI and six runs over 23 games since the start of August.

Ward (personal) was placed on the restricted list Friday.

Ward is apparently unvaccinated, so he's unable to travel to Canada for the three-game series in Toronto this weekend. The 28-year-old should rejoin the active roster ahead of Monday's series opener against the Yankees. Ryan Aguilar was promoted in a corresponding move and could see some playing time in right field with Ward out.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Ward's solo homer in the fourth inning put the Angels on the board, though the Rays already held a big lead at the time. The long ball was another sign that Ward is breaking out of a slump that saw him hit .173 over his first 20 games in August. Across his past three contests, he has gone 6-for-13 with two RBI.

Ward went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's extra-innings loss against Tampa Bay.

After recording just one hit in his previous 22 at bats, Ward notched three hits Wednesday to break out of his slump. The outfielder has cooled off significantly since slashing .286/.380/.492 in the first half as he entered Wednesday's matchup slashing .184/.275/.307 in 131 second half plate appearances. Hopefully the three-hit effort is a sign that he may return to his early-season form.

Ward went 2-for-5 with a walkoff two-run home run in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Twins.

Ward completed the Angels' comeback victory in the 11th inning, taking Twins reliever Emilio Pagan deep. This was Ward's third homer in his last 10 games, and he's hit safely in eight of those contests. The outfielder is up to 16 long balls, 43 RBI, 52 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .268/.357/.461 slash line through 381 plate appearances this year.

Ward went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Athletics.

Ward has quietly rebounded to consistency to begin August after ending July cold, going 9-for-35 (.257) through nine contests this month. He's hit safely in seven straight games. The outfielder is up to a .274/.365/.465 slash line with 15 homers, 41 RBI, 51 runs scored and three stolen bases through 367 plate appearances.

Ward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Ward's streak of 39 consecutive starts will come to an end while he takes a seat for the first time since being activated from the injured list June 14. With 13 home runs and a .273 average to go with three stolen bases on the season, Ward has still been a major source of profit for anyone that scooped him off the waiver wire, but he's batting just .220 with three long balls since coming off the IL.

Ward went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Royals.

Ward hadn't recorded a steal since June 27, but he accounted for one of the Angels' five thefts Tuesday. The 28-year-old outfielder is batting .217 (15-for-69) in July, continuing his regression in what's been his worst month of the season at the plate. Overall, he owns a .287/.379/.489 slash line with 13 home runs, 35 RBI, 46 runs scored and three steals in five attempts through 73 contests.

Ward (leg) is starting Monday against the Royals.

Ward exited Sunday's win over Atlanta due to a leg cramp, but he'll be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Kansas City. The 28-year-old has recorded hits in each of the three games since the All-Star break, going 5-for-13 with a homer, two runs, an RBI and two strikeouts during that time.

Ward was removed from Sunday's win over Atlanta due to a leg cramp, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Manager Phil Nevin said after Sunday's matchup that Ward is fine, so it doesn't appear as though the issue will lead to a significant absence. Ward was productive prior to his removal in the top of the eighth inning, going 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener in Kansas City.

Ward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks Saturday in a loss to the Astros.

The Angels mustered little offense against four Houston pitchers in the loss, but Ward did well in the leadoff spot by reaching base three times. His third-inning solo homer accounted for the only Los Angeles run of the game. The long ball broke a nine-game homer drought for Ward, but he has continued to hit well atop the order, batting .340 with two homers, six RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base over his past 12 games.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 4-3 victory against the White Sox.

Ward produced the key hit for Los Angeles in the contest, doubling in the seventh inning to knock in the tying and winning runs. The outfielder has continued his breakout campaign with an eight-game hitting streak during which he is slashing .394/.444/.576 with a home run, seven runs, five RBI and a stolen base. Ward has a .965 OPS overall this season, ranking sixth among AL batters with at least 150 plate appearances.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Royals.

Ward accounted for the Angels' two runs in the game, hitting a solo shot in the third inning and an RBI single in the fifth. He was the only Angels batter to record multiple hits in the contest, his third such effort in his last eight games. The 28-year-old is up to a .313/.406/.578 slash line with 11 homers, 28 RBI, 35 runs scored and a stolen base across 192 plate appearances.

Ward went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Mariners.

Ward snapped an 0-for-13 skid at the plate with this three-hit effort. He's now gone 11 contests without an extra-base hit, going 8-for-45 in that span (.178), which included a minimum stay on the injured list. The 28-year-old's strong Sunday allowed his slash line to rebound to .309/.404/.562, but it appears regression has taken hold a bit after he was one of the hottest hitters in the game over the first two months of the season. He's added 10 home runs, 26 RBI, a career-high 34 runs and a stolen base in 45 games.

Ward went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Mariners.

All three of Ward's hits were singles, and that served well to set the table for both of Mike Trout's home runs in the contest. This snapped Ward's 0-for-8 skid at the plate in two games since he returned from the injured list. The 28-year-old outfielder is up to a .324/.427/.607 slash line with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 32 runs scored and a stolen base across 171 plate appearances.

Ward (hamstring/neck) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Ward spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list, but he was held in check by Tony Gonsolin and the Dodgers' bullpen in his return. Prior to landing on the IL, Ward was stuck in a 4-for-24 slump across eight games, cooling off after a strong start to the year. He still owns a robust .324/.432/.625 slash line with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 30 runs scored and a stolen base in 39 contests, and he should slot back in as the Angels' main leadoff hitter now that he's healthy.

Ward (hamstring/neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting in right field against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old is back from the injured list as expected Tuesday and will immediately reclaim his spot atop the lineup for the Halos. Ward has been sidelined since June 3 by a sore hamstring and a neck stinger, but he only ended up spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. He has a .333/.443/.644 slash line with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 30 runs and one stolen base through 38 games in 2022.

Ward (hamstring/neck) has been progressing, and he's expected to return from the injured list when first eligible against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports.

Ward has been battling a sore right hamstring as well as a neck stinger, but Angels head trainer Mike Frostad said Wednesday that the outfielder is progressing well from both issues. "We're still working through it a little bit," said Frostad. "I mean, I wouldn't say it's completely healed, but he's still able to throw and he's able to hit and he's pain free with everything. So that's the biggest thing, is he's not feeling any soreness." Ward's activation will likely lessen the playing time of both Jo Adell and Juan Lagares, who have been logging time in right field in his place.

Ward was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He suffered the injury in Friday's game and it seems like it was a bit more serious than the team originally let on. Jo Adell was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Ward will be eligible to return June 14.

Ward (hamstring) will be available off the bench if needed during Saturday's game against the Phillies, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ward is out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup after exiting Friday's loss to Philadelphia due to right hamstring tightness. However, he said prior to Saturday's game that his hamstring is feeling better, so he should be available as a reserve. Although Juan Lagares is starting in right field Saturday, it appears likely that Ward will avoid a trip to the injured list.

Ward (hamstring) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

Ward exited Friday's matchup against Philadelphia due to right hamstring tightness after making a diving attempt in the outfield. He'll be out of the lineup a day later, but it's not yet clear whether he's available off the bench. Juan Lagares is starting in right field and batting eighth.

Ward left Friday's game against the Phillies with right hamstring tightness.

He made a diving attempt in the outfield and chased down the ball before throwing it into the infield and it seems he tweaked his hamstring at some point during that play. As it is just being labeled tightness and not a strain, Ward should be considered day-to-day for now.

Ward left Friday's game after making a diving attempt in the outfield, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

He was able to chase down the ball and throw it in to the infield, but apparently something happened on the dive that necessitated him being removed from the game. Ward went 1-for-3 with a strikeout before being replaced by Juan Lagares.

Ward (shoulder) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two total runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 11-10 loss to the Blue Jays.

Ward was limited to one game as the designated hitter while dealing with a shoulder injury that kept him out for much of the last week. He was back in right field Sunday, and he was able to make an impact with a two-run homer in the fourth inning and an RBI double in the sixth. The 28-year-old is up to a .359/.472/.709 slash line with 10 homers, 26 RBI, 29 runs scored, a stolen base, seven doubles and two triples through 142 plate appearances this year. He's regularly hit leadoff when healthy, so he should continue to be in a prime run-scoring position as long as he doesn't suffer any injury setbacks.

Ward (shoulder) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Sunday against the Blue Jays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward served as the designated hitter Friday but otherwise sat out the past six games, but he's been cleared to play the field and will do so in Sunday's series finale versus Toronto. The 28-year-old has a 1.113 OPS with four home runs, 10 RBI and a 12:14 BB:K through 16 games in May.

Ward (shoulder) will sit Saturday against the Blue Jays, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ward served as the designated hitter Friday after sitting for the previous five games due to a shoulder issue. He's yet to be cleared to throw, and the designated hitter spot is blocked again Saturday with Shohei Ohtani returning from a brief absence due to back stiffness, so Ward may continue to sit for the next few days until he's ready to take the field. Juan Lagares will start in right field.

Ward (shoulder) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Friday against the Blue Jays, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old entered as a pinch hitter Thursday after Shohei Ohtani was removed with back stiffness, and Ohtani is out of the lineup Friday. Ward said he feels "marginally better" but has yet to be cleared to throw, so it seems unlikely he'll be able to play the field in the immediate future. Ward should remain the Angels' DH until Ohtani is able to rejoin the lineup.

Ward (shoulder) will be unable to play in the outfield until at least Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward has been out of the lineup for the last five games, but the team is resistant to putting him on the injured list because he is capable of pinch-hitting. The primary issue is Ward's fit in the lineup while he cannot play defense, as Shohei Ohtani occupies the designated hitter role. Per Sam Blum of The Athletic, Ward did not make progress Thursday and is not currently throwing in any capacity.

Ward (shoulder/neck) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ward will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with neck and shoulder issues, but he underwent an MRI that came back clean Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been available to pinch hit recently, but he hasn't yet been cleared to throw or play the field. Juan Lagares will start in right field and bat seventh.

Ward (shoulder/neck) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old had an MRI come back clean Tuesday but has yet to be cleared to throw or play the field, as he could worsen the injury. Ward didn't appear in Tuesday's contest but was reportedly available to pinch hit, and the same figures to be true Wednesday. With Shohei Ohtani a staple of the lineup at designated hitter regardless of whether or not he's pitching, Ward could be limited to bench duties for the near future if the Angels opt to keep him on the active roster.

Ward had an MRI on his neck and shoulder come back clean Tuesday and is available to pinch hit against the Rangers, though he hasn't been cleared to throw and cannot yet play the field, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward is out of the lineup for the third straight game Tuesday since crashing into the outfield wall Friday, and he's not dealing with structural damage in his neck or shoulder. However, the injury could apparently still get worse by throwing and playing the field, per Sam Blum of The Athletic. For most teams Ward would be able to shift to designated hitter while going through his recovery, but Shohei Ohtani is locked in at the position for the Angels. It remains to be seen how manager Joe Maddon and the team handle the situation from here, but Ward's opportunities may be limited for at least the immediate future.

Ward (shoulder) will remain on the bench Tuesday against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward hasn't played since crashing into the outfield wall Friday against Oakland. His injury was originally described as a stinger in his right arm, though he was sent for an MRI due to weakness in his right shoulder Monday. The results of that test are not yet known, but he's evidently yet to be cleared to start. Tyler Wade will get the nod in right field.

Ward will receive an MRI on his shoulder and neck area Monday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ward has missed the last two games after colliding with the outfield wall Friday, and he said Sunday that he's still experiencing some weakness in his right shoulder. However, he said that Monday's MRI is precautionary, and he's optimistic that he'll be able to play Tuesday against the Rangers.

Ward (arm) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's, jJeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward avoided a concussion when he collided with the outfield wall Friday but will be sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday while dealing with a stinger in his arm. The 28-year-old will have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional time. Tyler Wade will receive another start in right field in his place.

Ward (arm) will not start Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Ward exited Friday's game after crashing into the right field wall, but he avoided a concussion and is merely dealing with a stinger in his arm. He'll miss at least one game but doesn't appear to be in line for a lengthy absence, though the Angels could still elect to sit him Sunday in order to take advantage of Monday's scheduled off day and give him three full days to rest. Tyler Wade will start in right field Saturday.

Ward avoided a concussion when running into the wall Friday against Oakland and is considered day-to-day with a stinger in his arm, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Ward was examined by a team trainer after the potentially scary incident and wound up leaving the game, but he's thankfully avoided a serious injury. He may need a day or two to return to the lineup, though he could even return as early as Saturday night.

Ward was removed from Friday's game against the Athletics in the top of the ninth inning with an apparent injury after running into the wall in right field, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward was examined by a trainer for a few minutes after making a difficult catch in right field, but he was ultimately removed from the game with an undisclosed injury. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-4 with a double and a run. If the 28-year-old is forced to miss any time, Tyler Wade could see additional work in the outfield.

Ward went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

Ward got the Angels offense going in the contest, launching a 419-foot solo shot to center field in the third inning. The long ball was his fourth in 14 contests this month and extended his on-base streak to 25 games. Ward has been among baseball's most pleasant surprises this season, slashing .376/.484/.733 with nine homers, 23 RBI, 26 runs and a stolen base across 122 plate appearances.

Ward went 3-for-3 with a grand slam, double, two walks and an additional run and RBI in a 9-1 win over Oakland in Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday.

Ward walked in the first inning, crushed a grand slam in the second, doubled in the fifth, singled home a run in the sixth and walked again in the eighth in recording his best offensive game in what has already been a sensational opening to the season. The 28-year-old upped his line to .384/.505/.744 -- all of which would lead the league if Ward had enough at-bats -- with eight home runs and an equal 21 walks and strikeouts.

Ward will sit for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader in Oakland, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward sat for three straight games earlier in the week with a sore hamstring. It's not surprise to see that he won't be asked to place twice in one day immediately after returning to action, so he'll hit the bench for the afternoon game. Jack Mayfield will get the nod in right field, but Ward should be back for the nightcap.

Ward (hamstring) entered Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Rays as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run.

The 28-year-old was expected to re-enter the starting lineup Friday after missing the first two games of the series against Tampa Bay, but Ward got an early jump on his return by blasting a game-tying homer off Andrew Kittredge in the eighth. Ward has been a revelation so far this season, slashing .367/.490/.709 with seven home runs and 17 RBI in 98 plate appearances.

Ward (hamstring), who is on the bench for Wednesday's series finale against the Rays, said he will "absolutely" be back in the lineup for Friday's game in Oakland, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ward will sit out his third straight game Wednesday, but he noted that he's 100 percent recovered from the sore hamstring and is likely just sitting as a matter of precaution. Assuming he comes out of Thursday's team off day no worse for the wear, Ward should be in line to play in at least three of the Angels' four games in Oakland this weekend.

Ward (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward will take a seat for the third game in a row while he manages a sore hamstring, paving the way for Jack Mayfield to pick up a start in right field. With the benefit of a team off day Thursday, Ward could be ready to go for Friday's series opener in Oakland.

Ward (hamstring) who isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Rays, said he feels much better and will be available off the bench, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old sat out Monday's contest due to hamstring tightness and will sit again Tuesday as a precaution, and the outfielder stressed there's "no chance" of him landing on the injured list. Ward could be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, while Jack Mayfield starts in his place Tuesday in right field.

Ward won't play Monday against the Rays due to a tight hamstring, though he expects to return Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward has had a fantastic start to the season, hitting .64/.490/.675 with six homers in 22 games. It's certainly worrisome for the Angels to see a player like that get injured, but the good news is that it appears to be a minor problem and is unrelated to the groin injury that cause him to miss the start of the season. Jack Mayfield will start in right field in his absence.

Ward isn't starting Monday against the Rays, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward started in the last four games and went 4-for-13 with three runs, six walks and six strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Jack Mayfield starts in right field and bats sixth.

Ward went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run after he entered Wednesday's win over the Angels as a pinch hitter.

Ward was not in the lineup Wednesday, but he entered the contest as a pinch hitter for Brandon Marsh in the top of the ninth inning. He struck out in his first at-bat but went deep in next one in the top of the 10th frame, launching a two-run shot off Matt Barnes to give the Angels a 6-4 lead. He is now up to five home runs on the season. Over his last 10 games Ward has been red-hot, going 15-for-38 with eight extra-base hits and 12 RBI over that stretch.

Ward isn't starting Wednesday against Boston, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox, and he'll get his first day off since returning from the injured list April 16. Brandon Marsh will shift to right field while Jose Rojas starts in left.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs in Sunday's 6-5 win over the White Sox.

Ward led off for the seventh straight game and has now notched at least one hit in each one of those contests. Since he moved into the leadoff role, the 28-year-old is slashing .448/.484/1.000 with four homers, two doubles, a triple, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored. Ward has registered a superb 1.271 OPS across 67 plate appearances overall this season.

Ward went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Friday's 5-1 win against the White Sox.

Ward launched a solo shot off Lucas Giolito to begin the game before doubling in another run in the ninth inning. He's now 10-for-21 (.476) with seven extra-base hits and 11 RBI over his last five games. The 28-year-old improved his season OPS to 1.347 through 58 plate appearances.

Ward went 3-for-4 with a homer, a triple, a double, a walk, four total runs and four total RBI in a 9-5 win over the Guardians on Wednesday.

Ward hit atop the order for the third straight game and powered the Angels to their 12th victory with arguably the greatest offensive performance of his career. The 28-year-old's big blow was a second-inning grand slam, and he also notched his third career triple while scoring four times. In three games as the team's leadoff hitter, Ward is slashing .500/.538/1.500 with three homers, seven RBI and seven runs.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three total RBI in Monday's 3-0 win over Cleveland.

The Angels placed Ward in the leadoff spot for the first time this season and moved Shohei Ohtani -- who had batted first in each of the team's first 16 games -- into the No. 2 slot for Monday's contest. The move paid big dividends, as Ward produced all of the game's offense with long balls off Shane Bieber in the fifth and seventh innings. The homers were the second and third of the season for Ward, who didn't play his first game of the campaign until April 16. Manager Joe Maddon suggested before the game that Ward would be given a "real look" in the leadoff spot, per Trent Rush of Angels Radio Network, and his performance Monday only strengthens the likelihood that he'll see plenty of time in that role moving forward.

Ward went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two walks Saturday in a 7-2 victory against the Rangers.

Ward was activated from the injured list earlier in the day and found himself immediately thrust into the lineup as the Angels' cleanup hitter. The move paid dividends for the club, as the outfielder reached base four times and launched a ninth-inning 424-foot solo shot to cap the scoring. Ward is expected to be Los Angeles' primary right fielder now that he is healthy, though he'll likely give way to Brandon Marsh and possibly Jo Adell on occasion.

Ward (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Ward had been on the injured list with a groin strain since Opening Day, and he'll be available to make his season debut in Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. Manager Joe Maddon has said that he expects Ward to serve as the Angels' everyday right fielder now that he's healthy. The 28-year-old appeared in 65 games for the Angels last year and hit .250 with eight homers, 33 runs and 33 RBI. Jose Rojas was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake to make room for Ward on the major-league roster.

Ward (groin) is on track to return Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward was placed on the injured list due to a groin strain on Opening Day, and he'll be sidelined for just a day longer than the minimum. The Angels are employing a rotation of Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh and Jose Rojas in the corner outfield spots, though manager Joe Maddon noted that Ward would have an everyday role in right field upon his return, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.

The Angels expect Ward (groin) to be activated from the injured list when first eligible this weekend, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward is on the injured list with a strained left groin to begin the season, but he's expected to spend only the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Manager Joe Maddon previously said the 28-year-old was slated to be the everyday starter in right field prior to the injury, so Ward could be a lineup regular once cleared for his season debut.

Angels manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that Ward was ticketed for an everyday spot in right field before injuring his groin at the end of spring training, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward was initially expected to platoon in the corner outfield spots with Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh, but Maddon clarified Thursday that Adell and Marsh were slated to platoon in left field while Ward was targeted to play every day in right. That plan was halted to kick off the campaign by Ward's groin strain and subsequent placement on the 10-day IL, but there's still a chance the vision could play out upon his return. Notably, Adell was given a day off Friday while Marsh manned left field and Jose Rojas started in right. Ward helped earn a roster spot with a strong showing in Cactus League play, slashing .289/.341/.579 with three home runs and 11 RBI.

Ward's placement on the 10-day injured list Thursday was due to a left groin strain, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ward sustained an injury in Tuesday's exhibition against the Dodgers and will be forced to miss time to begin the regular season. It's not yet clear when the 28-year-old will be back in action, but Jose Rojas has won a bench role on the Opening Day roster.

The Angels placed Ward on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified issue.

Though an explanation for Ward's placement on the IL wasn't immediately provided by the team, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register notes that the 28-year-old was removed from Tuesday's exhibition against the Dodgers after he suffered an apparent injury. Ward appeared on track to the make the Angels' Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder, but his placement on the IL could clear the way for Jose Rojas to win a bench role.

Ward (undisclosed) was is starting in right field and batting fifth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward was scratched from Saturday's lineup for unspecified reasons but will quickly return to the field Sunday. The 28-year-old is set to operate as the Angels' fourth outfielder to begin the season and should see more opportunities after Justin Upton was designated for assignment.

Ward was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Cubs for undisclosed reasons.

More at-bats are available for Ward in the outfield this season, as the Angels designated Justin Upton for assignment Saturday. It's unclear if Ward was scratched due to an injury which will prevent him from claiming those opportunities early in the season or if he's merely dealing with a day-to-day issue.

The Angels placed Ward (hip) on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right adductor strain.

As expected, Ward is out for the last game of the regular season due to his hip strain. He finished 2021 hitting .250/.332/.438 with eight home runs and 33 RBI in 237 plate appearances.

Ward (hip) won't be available for the final series of the season this weekend against the Mariners after exiting Thursday's game against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward was removed from Thursday's contest with right abductor tightness and will be sidelined for the final three games of 2021. The 27-year-old will finish the year having appeared in 65 games for the Angels and hitting .250/.332/.438 with eight home runs, 15 doubles, 33 RBI and 33 runs scored.

Ward was removed from Thursday's game against the Rangers due to right abductor tightness.

Ward started Thursday's matchup in left field and went 1-for-1 with a double, two RBI and a run to begin the game. However, he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the second inning. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.

Ward was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and is starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Ward slashed .423/.559/.808 with two home runs, four doubles, 10 runs, five RBI and a stolen base across his last seven appearances at Salt Lake, and he'll rejoin the major-league roster late in the regular season. The 27-year-old will start in center field and bat sixth Wednesday.

Ward (rib) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday and has gone 1-for-7 with a double, a walk and a stolen base through three games with the affiliate.

Ward has resided on Triple-A Salt Lake's 7-day injured list since July 30 with a non-displaced left rib fracture. Salt Lake's season concludes Sept. 30, so he'll likely be able to rejoin the Triple-A club before the end of 2021.

Ward exited Thursday's game at Triple-A Salt Lake with a non-displaced left rib fracture, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward suffered the injury on a swing, and he was replaced by a pinch hitter. The 27-year-old had gone 10-for-23 with two home runs, five doubles, five runs, five RBI and a stolen base in six games since he returned to the minors, but he doesn't yet have a timetable to return.

Ward was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Ward had been out of the lineup in two of the last five games, but he was still relatively effective and went 5-for-11 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and three runs across his last four appearances. He'll return to the minors after Justin Upton (back) was reinstated from the injured list Thursday, and Adam Eaton could see increased playing time in right field going forward.

Ward isn't starting Monday's game against the Athletics.

Ward went 4-for-7 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and three RBI across the last two games, and he'll get a breather for Monday's series opener. Phil Gosselin will start in left field while Adam Eaton serves as the starting right fielder.

Ward went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Mariners on Saturday.

Ward took Yusei Kikuchi deep in the fifth inning to extend the Angels' lead. In addition, he doubled in the third frame and scored after a single in the eighth. It was a big game for Ward, after having just four hits in July prior to Saturday. The 27-year-old is slashing .239/.320/.426 with eight home runs, 31 RBI and 30 runs in 223 plate appearances.

Ward isn't starting Friday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward had started in each of the five games leading up to the All-Star break and went 1-for-19 with two runs and nine strikeouts. Adam Eaton will make his Angels debut in right field while Phil Gosselin starts in left.

Ward (finger) is starting in right field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Red Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ward was originally out of the lineup and was expected to be available off the bench Tuesday, but he's apparently feeling well enough to enter the starting nine after missing one game with the finger issue. The 27-year-old is 7-for-16 with three doubles, an RBI, two runs and two walks in his past seven games.

Ward (finger) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Ward exited Sunday's game against the Orioles because of a right index finger injury and he's now set to be out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, the outfielder is will be available off the bench, so it's not believed to be a serious issue.

Ward (finger) is not in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old will be held out after exiting Sunday's game against the Orioles with an injury to his right index finger, though the injury isn't believed to be a serious issue. Ward should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Ward (finger) may be unavailable for Monday's game against the Red Sox but isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ward's right index finger is being examined after he left Sunday's win over the Blue Jays in the bottom of the sixth inning, but manager Joe Maddon didn't sound too concerned about the outfielder's status after the game. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now.

Ward exited Sunday's game against the Orioles in the bottom of the sixth inning due to a right index finger injury, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward went 1-for-2 to begin Sunday's contest, but he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth. The 27-year-old is being further examined, and the severity of his injury isn't yet known.

Ward isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Ward has recorded hits in each of his last four appearances, and he went 6-for-14 with three doubles, two runs, an RBI and two walks during that time. Luis Rengifo will take his place in right field and bat eighth.

Ward will sit Monday against the Yankees.

Ward finds himself on the bench for the first time in three weeks. He's hit a solid .250/.338/.456 since his last time out of the lineup. Scott Schebler and Luis Rengifo will handle the outfield corners in his absence.

Ward went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, a run and three RBI in a victory over the Tigers on Friday.

Ward knocked in a run with a third-inning double, then plated two more with another double in the sixth. In doing so, he extended his current hit streak to eight games, during which he is slashing .375/.459/.594 with four doubles, one homer, nine RBI and six runs. With Mike Trout (calf) projected to be out until after the All-Star break, Ward should continue to see plenty of starts in the outfield. If he continues to swing a hot bat, he could cement a starting role over fellow outfielder Juan Lagares after Trout returns to action.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's win over the Tigers.

Ward extended his hitting streak to seven games and snapped a seven-game homer drought with his seventh-inning blast off Kyle Funkhouser. Ward now has seven homers on the season and has been one of the Angels' most reliable offensive threats over the last few weeks. He's hitting .280 with a .868 OPS this month.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Ward notched his second straight multi-hit game after he singled and scored in the second and later led off the sixth with a double before scoring his second run of the day. He also didn't strike out, which is encouraging considering he had been punched out 15 times over his last 10 games coming into Sunday. Overall, the 27-year-old is slashing .237/.318/.439 with six home runs, 19 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base in 130 plate appearances.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Royals.

Ward took Josh Staumont deep in the eighth inning to extend the Angels' lead. The 27-year-old has two long balls in his last four games. However, he has struggled getting on base at times, slashing .224/.300/.439 in 111 plate appearances. He strikes out 27 percent of the time, but it's the lowest rate of his career.

Ward is out of the lineup Monday against the Royals.

Ward has an .829 OPS over his past seven contests but will take a seat for Monday's matchup with Kansas City. Kean Wong will start in right field for the Halos.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run and two strikeouts as Los Angeles defeated Seattle 12-5 Saturday.

Ward singled and scored in the fifth inning before smashing a fifth inning two-run home run to give the Angels the lead. This was Ward's second two-hit game in the last week and his averaged has increased from .205 to .231 in that span.

Ward isn't in the lineup Friday against the Mariners, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward will get a breather after he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's series opener. Jose Rojas will start in right field and bat sixth.

Ward will sit Saturday against Oakland.

Ward sits for just the second time in 24 games since getting called up in early May. His regular role is more a function of the Angels' lack of alternatives than of his own talent, however, as he's hitting just .205/.263/.411 on the year. Jose Rojas starts in right field in his absence.

Ward went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double and two additional RBI in Wednesday's win over the Rangers.

Ward launched a three-run shot in the bottom of the first inning, but his strong day wouldn't stop there. as he also added a two-run RBI single in the bottom of the fifth -- scoring Juan Lagares and Jose Rojas on both occasions. Ward has four homers on the season and has been seeing the ball well of late, as he has recorded hits in five of his last six contests.

Ward will sit Saturday against the Athletics.

Ward started 17 straight games after getting called up in early May. He hasn't exactly hit well enough to earn an everyday role, posting a .200/.262/.400 slash line through 62 plate appearances. Jose Rojas will be the right fielder in his absence.

Ward went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in a 7-1 win over Minnesota in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader.

The outfielder went deep with his third homer of the year in the fifth inning to pad the Angels' lead. Ward has added seven RBI, seven runs scored and a double across 55 plate appearances. His slash line is a poor .188/.259/.396, but the 27-year-old earned some extra job security when Mike Trout (calf) was ruled out until July.

Ward went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in the Angles' 5-1 loss to the Astros on Tuesday.

Ward hit a solo home run in the eighth inning off Lance McCullers for the Angels only run of the night. In addition, he tallied two of the team's three hits. The 27-year-old may be a sneaky call-up for the Angels, hitting two homers and four RBI in seven games this season. He has filled in well in the outfield while others deal with injuries. He is only batting .217 right now, but it is a small sample size and he hit .277 through 102 plate appearances in 2020.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in the 9-2 win over the Dodgers.

Ward homered off Julio Urias as a part of a four-run second inning. The home run was Ward's first hit and RBI this season. He's started in three games since getting called up May 5. The 27-year-old is a primary fill-in for the Angels while dealing with multiple injuries. In addition, Albert Pujols being designated for assignment may open up a more long-term spot on the roster for Ward as well.

Ward was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday and is starting in right field against the Rays.

The 27-year-old missed the Opening Day roster and will join the Angels for the first time this season. Ward posted a .277/.333/.383 slash line in 102 plate appearances for the Halos during 2020.

Ward (personal) is included on the Angels' four-man taxi squad for their road trip that begins Thursday in Houston, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ward had been absent from workouts at the Angels' alternate site over the weekend due to a personal issue, but his inclusion on the taxi squad would seem to suggests that the matter has been addressed. He'll likely be the Angels' top option for a call-up if the big club requires another bench bat at any point during the road trip.

Ward has not been playing because of what Angels manager Joe Maddon described as "different things going on in the world today," Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Further specifics of Ward's absence were not discussed, and no timeline was given for his return to action. The 27-year-old didn't break camp with the club but was considered among the top options for a call-up in the event of a pressing need. That scenario recently played out after multiple Angels outfielders went down with injury, but Scott Schebler was the outfielder who was summoned from the alternate site.

Ward was optioned to minor-league camp Friday.

Ward is capable of playing all over the field, including both corner infield and outfield as well as catcher. However, that defensive versatility was not enough for him to make the Opening Day roster. On the other hand, it should help him return to the big leagues at some point in the 2021 season should the team need depth due to injury or poor performance.

Ward started behind the plate in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Mariners, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

Ward isn't entirely new to the backstop position -- he was drafted as a catcher in 2015 and began his minor-league career at the position -- but he hasn't seen time behind the plate in a professional game since 2017. The positional flexibility could help Ward stick in the big leagues and earn additional playing time. However, he has struggled at the plate thus far in spring training, collecting only one hit (a home run) in nine at-bats.

Ward has been getting work in at catcher in Angels camp, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Ward was drafted as a catcher in 2015, but he subsequently shifted to third base and is now tabbed to get most of his playing time in the outfield. Though the 27-year-old is unlikely to spend much time behind the plate in the regular season, manager Joe Maddon indicated that his value to the team will increase if he proves capable of catching. As it stands, Ward appears headed for a reserve role to begin the campaign.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs Tuesday in the Angels' 4-2 win over the Padres.

Ward has been one of the Angels' hottest hitters in September, slashing .422/.469/.600 with seven extra-base hits in 45 at-bats on the month. He'll hit seventh in Wednesday's series finale and will man right field, where he's overtaken the struggling Jo Adell as the Angels' primary option.

Ward will start in right field and will bat seventh Sunday against the Rangers.

Ward has seemingly displaced Jo Adell as the Angels' top right fielder, as the former picks up his fourth straight start while the latter is on the bench again. Adell remains a bigger part of the Angels' long-term future, but Ward's hot finish to 2020 could put him in the mix for a spot on the Los Angeles roster next season. Through 13 games in September, Ward has gone 16-for-35 (.457 average) with five doubles, one triple, seven runs, three RBI and two stolen bases.

Ward went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base during the Angels' 7-3 Thursday afternoon victory over the Diamondbacks.

The 26-year-old is 10-for-19 over his previous seven games with two stolen bases. Ward is a candidate to see an increase in at-bats should the Angels officially fall out of the playoff picture.