The Angels will activate Grayson Rodriguez from the injured list to start against the Dodgers, marking his first Major League appearance since July 31, 2024, after injuries delayed his debut with the Angels. Rodriguez, traded from the Orioles last November, struggled with shoulder and lat issues, culminating in elbow surgery. Meanwhile, Ben Joyce’s rehab from shoulder surgery is progressing slowly due to normal soreness, and he may be moved to the 60-day IL soon. With Rodriguez’s return, the Angels’ rotation nears full strength, despite Yusei Kikuchi’s ongoing absence.
