Logan O’Hoppe Out Indefinitely with Fractured Wrist After Being Struck by Foul Ball
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe is sidelined indefinitely after fracturing a tiny bone in his left wrist during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. The injury occurred when O’Hoppe was hit by a foul ball in the seventh inning in Kansas City, Mo., dealing a significant blow to the Angels’ lineup.
O’Hoppe described his frustration Sunday, calling the injury “such a little thing, such a tiny bone,” but one that will keep him out of action with no clear return timetable. “I’m annoyed because it’s such a little thing,” O’Hoppe said. “I obviously want to be in there every day.”
The Angels wasted no time responding, officially placing O’Hoppe on the injured list and recalling catcher Sebastian Rivero from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill his roster spot. Manager Kurt Suzuki confirmed that veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud and Rivero will share catching duties moving forward.
Kurt Suzuki: “I told Trav already to be ready to play, but I’m not going to kill him. They’re going to play. We’ll play matchups.”
O’Hoppe had been struggling through a slow start with a .205 batting average and a .579 on-base plus slugging percentage but had recently shown signs of progress. In games on Wednesday and Friday, he recorded three hits and a walk, and on Saturday, he threw out two runners stealing bases, highlighting his defensive impact.
“That’s what I’m pissed off about,” O’Hoppe admitted. “Things started to really feel like they were aligned behind the plate too. But we’ll take this time to keep polishing that off.”
Roster Shifts Continue as Angels DFA Jordan Romano and Shaun Anderson
The Angels also shuffled their pitching staff on Sunday, designating closer Jordan Romano and right-hander Shaun Anderson for assignment. Romano, 33, struggled through a rough patch after a strong start, posting a 10.13 ERA over eight innings and blowing two consecutive saves.
To fill those slots, Los Angeles called up left-hander Joey Lucchesi and right-hander José Fermín, crews better equipped to tackle upcoming weather challenges and pitcher availability. Lucchesi or Rivero assumed the 40-man roster spots vacated by Romano and Anderson, while Fermín was already on the 40-man roster.
Suzuki stressed the need for versatile arms ahead of an impending rain threat that prompted a game time change from 6:20 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Kurt Suzuki: “Unfortunately with the rain coming, we need arms and obviously he [Romano] didn’t pitch the way he wanted. It was a tough call for us.”
Lineup Adjustments and Upcoming Matchups
In addition to the injured list moves, Suzuki adjusted the batting order, moving first baseman Nolan Schanuel from the No. 3 spot to No. 5 after a persistent slump likely affected by a recent ankle injury.
The Angels now prepare to face the Chicago White Sox Monday at 4:40 p.m. PT on FanDuel Sports Network and AM 830, with a reshaped roster and pitching staff.
What’s Next for Angels Fans?
O’Hoppe’s injury removes a developing defensive and offensive presence from the Angels’ active roster at a crucial time early in the season. Manager Suzuki’s confidence in the veteran and newcomer catchers will be tested as they balance the workload behind the plate and navigate matchup strategies.
With unpredictable weather, pitching moves, and key injuries, the Angels’ depth and roster decisions will be under the spotlight in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates on O’Hoppe’s recovery timeline as well as the evolving pitching roles following Romano’s departure.
