Angels rally past Dodgers as both teams navigate missing shortstops

Report: Angels' Ryan Johnson makes opening day roster, skips minors

Los Angeles Angels 22-year-old pitcher Ryan Johnson has made the team's Opening Day roster, ESPN reported Monday. He becomes the first player since 2020 (Garrett Crochet) to make his MLB debut without spending a single day in the minor leagues.…

Angels RHP Johnson to skip minors, sources say

Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson is expected to become just the 24th player since the advent of the MLB draft to play in the big leagues without a minor league appearance, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Angels rally past Dodgers as both teams navigate missing shortstops

The Angels’ Taylor Ward, center, is congratulated by teammate Ryan Noda after hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning of their 5-4 exhibition victory over the Dodgers on Monday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Angels opening pitcher Ryan Johnson throws to the plate during a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Dodgers on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG…

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Angels Select Tim Anderson

The Angels announced that they’ve selected shortstop Tim Anderson onto the MLB roster. The Halos also confirmed a few previously reported moves: the promotion of reliever Ryan Johnson, the signing of Nicky Lopez to a one-year deal, and the DFAs of lefty relievers José Quijada and Angel Perdomo. Anderson, a two-time All-Star, gets another rebound chance after a second straight poor season. He hit only .214/.237/.226 in 65 games for the Marlins la…