OC Register: Angels’ Jo Adell still sidelined after collision with outfield fence

[AngelsWin.com]

CHICAGO — Jo Adell is still out, and Joe Maddon isn’t sure when he’ll be back.

The Angels manager said that Adell is still just “sore” from his collision with the outfield fence on Saturday night. The Angels have not placed him on the injured list and Maddon hasn’t given more specifics of an injury besides saying Adell’s hip and backside were sore from the collision.

“I’m not sure when he’s going to be able to start again,” Maddon said. “It’s just sore. That’s what I’m getting.”

Adell has an eight-game hitting streak, and he’s made significant improvements at the plate and in the field since last year.

Without Adell, Phil Gosselin moved from the infield to left field. Jack Mayfield started at third base and Luis Rengifo started at shortstop.

MORE RENGIFO

Adell’s absence has cleared the way for Rengifo to get continued looks at shortstop. Tuesday night was his seventh start at shortstop in the last nine games.

“I’d like to see him as often as possible,” Maddon said.

Maddon has complimented Rengifo for his improved conditioning as well as his improved defense since he’s been back up in the majors in September.

“Rengifo’s really showed a lot better this year so far on defense,” Maddon said. “I cannot tell you I saw the same things there, especially at shortstop, last year. Give him a lot of credit. He’s kind of restructured his body. He looks in better shape. He looks leaner. He’s moving better. And he’s making plays. So I think it behooves us to see this right now. This is just a small snapshot, but it’s better than a snapshot I’d seen in the past.”

TROUT HONORED

Mike Trout is the Angels’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which annually recognizes a player for his community service.

One of Trout’s primary causes has been suicide prevention. He and his wife, Jessica, created a program after they lost Jessica’s brother, Aaron Cox, three years ago.

“He’s very philanthropic,” Maddon said. “The guy’s one of the most normal people I’ve ever met for the superstar status that he has accumulated. I really enjoy my conversations with him daily.”

RETURNING PITCHERS

Alex Cobb, who is on the injured list because of a wrist issue, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, and if he bounces back well from that he is expected to return to start the finale of the series in Chicago on Thursday.

Relievers José Marte and Austin Warren, who were both on the COVID-related injured list, are expected to be activated sometime this weekend for the series against the Oakland A’s, Maddon said.

Left-handed starter Reid Detmers, who also tested positive for COVID, is expected to be activated around Sept. 25, Maddon said. Detmers is not likely to be stretched out enough for a traditional start.

NOTES

Shohei Ohtani is “penciled in” to start on the mound on Friday at home against the A’s, Maddon said. Ohtani said through his interpreter after his last outing on Friday that he felt some “soreness” from his career-high 117 pitches the week prior. Maddon has said he has not heard anything to indicate that was anything out of the ordinary for a pitcher in September, so the Angels so far have not changed Ohtani’s schedule. …

Ohtani, who has 44 home runs, now trails Vladimir Guerrero Jr. by one homer in the race for the major league home run crown. Maddon stuck with his assertion that Ohtani should win the MVP, though. “(Guerrero) is having a wonderful offensive year,” Maddon said. “There’s no question about it. But so is our guy. And I hope that people don’t get swayed to think that just by winning the home run title that would impact the MVP race.” …

Maddon, 67, said he was happy when Tony La Russa, 76, was hired to manage the White Sox last winter. “I called Alan Nero, my agent, and said that I’m good for 10 more years,” Maddon quipped.

UP NEXT

Angels (RHP Jason Junk, 0-1, 2.45 ERA) at White Sox (LHP Dallas Keuchel, 8-9, 5.33), Wednesday, 5:10 p.m., Bally Sports West, 830 AM

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[Blarg]

8 minutes ago, AngelsWin.com said:

Jo Adell is still out, and Joe Maddon isn’t sure when he’ll be back.

[Taylor]

Looking forward to seeing Jo play again in 2023.

[eligrba]

Weird.  How unexpected. 

[fan_since79]

Well, he's young. Best to get completely healed before playing again. If it's a year or two, he'll still be young.

[Angel Oracle]

Maddon is to accurately projecting when players return, as the O’s are to winning baseball.

Has he gotten even one projection right all season?

Edited September 15, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[T.G.]

2 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

Well, he's young. Best to get completely healed before playing again. If it's a year or two, he'll still be young.

You should change your name to NFS79…  Not Funny Since 79

[Stradling]

12 hours ago, True Grich said:

You should change your name to NFS79…  Not Funny Since 79

I’m sticking with victimsince79

[fan_since79]

19 hours ago, True Grich said:

You should change your name to NFS79…  Not Funny Since 79

Do you ever spend any time not attacking other posters?

You seem overly sensitive.

 

[T.G.]

12 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Do you ever spend any time not attacking other posters?

You seem overly sensitive.

 

I'm probably just as cranky as you are - but I just don't vent as much as you do. 

The only thing worse than the team playing bad - is being around fans who complain about it all the time.  It would be one thing if they were funny or creative in their complaints, but instead we get the same old crap game after game, post after post.  I guess I have low tolerance for some of that stuff and even though I shouldn't comment, I do. 

At the end of the day - most of what I do is in good fun.  Don't take me seriously.  I actually like your photo trivia posts and a lot of the stuff you used to post. 

[T.G.]

One more thing... @fan_since79, I'm sorry if I offended you.  I read somewhere that you're having some health issues.  I'm truly sorry to hear that. I hope you manage to get through this.  I don't mean any ill will towards you.

[fan_since79]

3 hours ago, True Grich said:

I'm probably just as cranky as you are - but I just don't vent as much as you do. 

The only thing worse than the team playing bad - is being around fans who complain about it all the time.  It would be one thing if they were funny or creative in their complaints, but instead we get the same old crap game after game, post after post.  I guess I have low tolerance for some of that stuff and even though I shouldn't comment, I do. 

At the end of the day - most of what I do is in good fun.  Don't take me seriously.  I actually like your photo trivia posts and a lot of the stuff you used to post. 

I was actually trying to answer Strad but botched it. He likes to stalk me.

[arch stanton]

4 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

I was actually trying to answer Strad but botched it. He likes to stalk me.

I don't like to pile on but....

I challenge you to go read your last 200 or so posts and find one with even the tiniest shred of enjoyment or pleasure in anything