Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe placed on injured list with fractured wrist
Los Angeles, April 25, 2026 – The Los Angeles Angels confirmed an immediate roster shakeup after catcher Logan O’Hoppe was diagnosed with a fractured left wrist sustained during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. The injury occurred when O’Hoppe was struck by a foul ball during the seventh inning in Kansas City.
The team has placed O’Hoppe on the injured list with no set timetable for his return, creating a sudden void behind the plate.
“I’m annoyed because it’s such a little thing, such a tiny bone,” O’Hoppe said shortly after the diagnosis. “Obviously I want to be in there every day.” The setback is especially frustrating as O’Hoppe had appeared to be gaining momentum after a slow start this season, hitting just .205 with a .579 OPS but showing signs of progress with multi-hit games and strong defensive play in recent matchups.
Angels call up Sebastian Rivero to fill O’Hoppe’s spot
To fill O’Hoppe’s roster spot, the Angels called up catcher Sebastian Rivero from Triple-A Salt Lake. Manager Kurt Suzuki praised Rivero’s experience and abilities, stating, “The guy’s a pro… he knows how to handle a staff and can contribute offensively.”
Alongside Rivero, veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud will see more playing time behind the plate. Suzuki said the team will use matchups to divide playing time between the two catchers but expects both to actively contribute moving forward.
D’Arnaud has struggled this season, hitting .125 over 19 plate appearances, while Rivero had hit .239 with a .557 OPS in Triple-A at the time of his call-up.
Pitching staff changes due to injury and weather prompt moves
The Angels made additional roster moves Sunday as pitching adjustments compounded with incoming weather forced quick decisions. Relief pitcher Jordan Romano and right-hander Shaun Anderson were designated for assignment following Romano’s difficult stretch, where he posted a 10.13 ERA over eight innings this season.
Romano, 33, signed a one-year, $2 million deal in the offseason but struggled, allowing nine runs in his last three innings. Suzuki acknowledged the tough decision, citing the need for fresh arms as rain threatened Sunday’s game.
In their place, the Angels added left-hander Joey Lucchesi and right-hander José Fermín, with Lucchesi and Rivero adding 40-man roster spots vacated by Romano and Anderson. Fermín was already on the Angels’ 40-man roster. Lucchesi has been working mostly in two-inning stints at Triple-A with a 4.32 ERA since starting the season in the majors.
Lineup tweaks amid injuries and slumps
Manager Suzuki also made changes to the batting order, dropping first baseman Nolan Schanuel from the No. 3 to the No. 5 spot in the lineup. Schanuel has been slumping this season, partly due to an ankle injury sustained earlier in April.
What’s next for the Angels?
The Angels prepare for a Monday night matchup against the Chicago White Sox at 7:40 p.m. ET on the FanDuel Sports Network and AM 830, with several roster uncertainties looming.
O’Hoppe’s injury adds pressure on the Angels to stabilize their catching situation and pitching staff during this early stretch of the MLB season. With unpredictable weather and ongoing injuries, the team faces a critical test in navigating these key challenges.
“Things started to really feel like they were aligned behind the plate too. But we’ll take this time to keep polishing that off and go from there,” O’Hoppe said of his development before the injury.
For South Carolina and US baseball fans, the Angels’ evolving roster and O’Hoppe’s recovery will be closely watched, highlighting the fragile nature of the sport at the highest level.
