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Sat Mar 1621:20Taylor Ward Hits First Spring Homer
Los Angeles outfielder Taylor Ward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 spring loss to the Chicago Cubs. Ward took Keegan Thompson deep in the bottom of the sixth inning for his first home run of spring training. The 30-year-old has had a solid spring, slashing .286/.375/.457 with a home run, six RBI, and five runs scored over 14 games during spring training. His 2023 season ended prematurely. Ward suffered multiple facial fractures after being hit by a pitch in the face against the Blue Jays in July. He is slated to be the Angels' starting left fielder and is projected to hit fifth in the team's lineup. Ward has an NFBC ADP of 221 in March and has a chance to pop 20-plus homers in 2024, making him a solid pick at his current price tag in upcoming fantasy drafts.
Source: MLBRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 1416:12Taylor Ward Says He's 100 Percent Healthy
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) is in camp with the team and said he feels 100 percent after being hit in the face by a pitch that ended his 2023 season last July. He plans to face live pitching for the first time in spring training this Saturday. It was already reported last week that the Angels didn't have any plans to hold the 30-year-old back in spring training, so he should be ready to roll for Opening Day after he had surgery in August to fix several facial fractures. The Halos will be hoping Ward can step up in 2024 as one of the more prominent offensive weapons and starting left fielder. Injuries have held him to fewer than 100 games in each of the last two seasons, but Ward was productive before his injury last year, slashing .253/.335/.421 with 14 home runs, 47 RBI, four stolen bases and 60 runs scored in 97 games played.
Source: The Athletic - Sam BlumRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 914:34Taylor Ward Good To Go For Spring Training
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) will be "good to go, Day 1" for spring training after he was hit by a pitch last July that resulted in three facial fractures and a broken nose that required surgery. Ward has been hitting in the cages since Nov. 15 and had his last doctor's checkup in Anaheim just over a week ago. The Angels will need the 30-year-old to step up in 2024 now that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ward will be a starter this year for the Halos in left field after hitting .253/.335/.421 with 14 home runs, 18 doubles, 47 RBI, four stolen bases and 60 runs scored in 97 games played. He's unlikely to return to his All-Star level of 2022 when he hit .281 with a career-high 23 home runs, but Ward can still provide fantasy managers with solid contact and power skills in the later rounds.
Source: Trent RushRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 613:10Taylor Ward Wins Arbitration Case Versus Angels
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward has won his arbitration case with the team, securing a $4.8 million salary for 2024, which is $500,ooo more than the team initially filed for him. The 30-year-old had another productive season in 2023, posting a 107 wRC+ with a .253 batting average and 14 home runs. This marked the third consecutive year where Ward achieved at least a 100 wRC+, solidifying his status as one of the team's better offensive producers. Ward is expected to continue in the outfield alongside Mike Trout and Mickey Moniak, and he should be ready for Opening Day after undergoing surgery in August for multiple facial fractures sustained from being hit in the face by a pitch.
Source: Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202320:08Taylor Ward's 2023 Season Is Over
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) suffered facial fractures on July 29 when he was hit in the face by a pitch, and he underwent surgery on Aug. 4 to reconstruct his left orbital bone and have internal splints placed in his nose. The Angles moved him to the 60-day injured list on July 30, indicating that his regular season is over. Ward's injury was a tough blow for the Angels with Mike Trout (wrist) already on the injured list since early July. If you haven't already, the 29-year-old Ward can be dropped in single-year fantasy leagues. In his 356 at-bats, Ward hit .253 (90 hits) with 14 home runs, 47 RBI, four stolen bases and 60 runs scored in 97 games. Until Trout returns, Randal Grichuk will continue to play regularly in the Angels' starting outfield.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 5 202322:04Taylor Ward Undergoes Facial Surgery
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) underwent facial surgery Friday. He fractured several bones in the face after being hit by a pitch on July 29th's game against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old is slashing .253/.335/.421 with 14 home runs, 47 RBI, 60 runs, and four stolen bases across 356 plate appearances in 2023. It's unclear when Ward will return to action, but he can come off the injured list in late September. Mickey Moniak and Randal Grichuk will handle left-field duties while Ward is sidelined. Grichuk has been on fire lately, hitting .333 (16-for-48) with four homers and five RBI over his last 12 games.
Source: Rhett BollingerRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 31 202301:46Taylor Ward Moved To 60-Day IL
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list and will miss virtually the entire regular season at minimum. Ward has multiple facial fractures as a result of being hit in the face with a fastball by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah on Saturday. Ward had been a decent fantasy contributor and was extremely hot at the dish, slashing .304/.424/.623 in July, so the timing of this injury is tough. The Angels will use newly acquired Randal Grichuk to fill Ward's spot, although Mike Trout's impending return will see a logjam in the Angels outfield. Ward can be dropped in all non-keeper leagues.
Source: Sam BlumRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 30 202312:12Taylor Ward Lands On Injured List With Facial Fractures
The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Taylor Ward (face) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with facial fractures and selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from the minors in a corresponding move. Ward had to go to the hospital on Saturday after getting hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Alek Manoah. It was a scary scene, and the 29-year-old will most definitely be out for well beyond the 10 days on the injured list. With Ward out, the Angels are using rookie Trey Cabbage in center field in the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ward has produced decent power for fantasy managers this year with 14 home runs while hitting .253/.335/.421 with 47 RBI, four stolen bases and 60 runs scored in an everyday role for the Halos.
Source: Angels PRRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 29 202316:54Taylor Ward Carted Off The Field
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward had to be carted off the field during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old was hit in the face by a pitch from Jays' pitcher Alek Manoah. Ward was able to stand and was applying pressure to both his nose and face. The assumption is that Ward is going to undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue. The Angels should release more information on his status later in the day.
Source: Sam BlumRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 27 202321:57Taylor Ward Launches Two Home Runs Thursday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 2-for-8 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs, and a walk during both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Ward blasted a two-run shot and a solo homer in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader off southpaw Zach Logue. The 29-year-old is up to 14 home runs on the year. He has now collected a hit in five of his last seven games. He is slashing .251/.333/.420 with 14 home runs, 46 RBI, 60 runs, and four stolen bases over 95 games in 2023. Ward will look to build on his recent hot performances in Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
Source: MLBRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 14 202318:59Taylor Ward Back In The Lineup
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (groin) is back in the starting lineup on Friday to start the second half of the season against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander J.P. France. Ward is getting the start in left field and is batting third in the order. The 29-year-old was dealing with a minor groin injury at the end of the first half of the season, but he got the necessary time to rest up during the All-Star break and is good to go this weekend. He should continue to see regular playing time for the Halos with Mike Trout (wrist) out for the foreseeable future. In 305 at-bats in the first half, Ward slashed .243/.318/.377 with nine home runs, 14 doubles, 31 RBI, three stolen bases and 48 runs scored in 83 games.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 9 202310:04Taylor Ward Out Of Action Saturday With Groin Injury
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (groin) was missing from Saturday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers with groin discomfort. The 29-year-old was available "to a point", per manager Phil Nevin, but perhaps opted to play it safe with the All-Star break on the horizon. The Angels depth chart is really being tested with a plethora of injuries starting to plague the club all over the diamond. The Halos are off until next weekend, so Ward has until then to overcome the setback to avoid missing any more time. The former first-rounder is following up his 2022 breakout with a more subdued .243/.318/.377 triple-slash line over 346 trips to the plate in 2023. Ward's first half ends with nine home runs, 31 RBI, and three stolen bases.
Source: Jeff FletcherRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 8 202318:41Taylor Ward Back In The Lineup On Thursday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (illness) has returned to the team's lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old only missed Wednesday's game while under the weather. Ward looks to pick up right where he left off, as he's riding an active seven-game hitting streak. The 2022 fantasy breakout is 11-for-30 with three long balls and six RBI over the stretch. Ward is covering left field and leading off versus southpaw Drew Smyly as Anaheim aims to finish off a series sweep in the series finale on Thursday.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Wed May 24 202309:31Taylor Ward Will Be Back In Wednesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters following Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox that outfielder Taylor Ward will return to the starting lineup on Wednesday to face left-hander James Paxton, leaving Mickey Moniak on the bench. It's been a rough season so far for the 29-year-old, who's struggled to a .231 average with four homers, 28 runs, 17 RBI, and one stolen base over 47 games. Ward sat the bench the last three games in favor of Moniak, who's been on a tear, posting a 1.373 OPS across 10 games since he was promoted. Fantasy managers should expect Ward to continue facing lefties, but his value is severely limited if he keeps losing playing time with right-handers on the mound.
Source: Rhett BollingerRotoBaller.com
Tue May 23 202317:49Taylor Ward Remains Out Of The Lineup
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This marks the third game in a row that Ward has been held out of the lineup. He's slashing .227/.303/.320 with four homers and 17 RBI, so it's understandable why the Halos would hold him out for the red-hot Mickey Moniak. Manager Phil Nevin is going to continue riding the hot bat, but expect Ward to be back in there against the left-handed starter on Wednesday.
Source: Jeff FletcherRotoBaller.com
Sun May 21 202314:46Taylor Ward Not In Sunday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is on the bench to start Sunday's game against Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old is failing to build on his 2022 breakout campaign, slashing .227/.303/.320 with four bombs, 27 runs, 17 RBI, and one steal over 46 games. Mickey Moniak is taking his place in the lineup, leading off and playing left. The former first-overall pick is hitting .450 with two homers and a pair of steals since the club called him up on May 12. Moniak's been playing pretty regularly, and if he keeps this up, fantasy managers may want to take a flyr on him.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun May 7 202314:57Taylor Ward Reclaims Leadoff Role On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward has returned to the leadoff spot in the batting order for Sunday's series finale versus the Rangers. A 1-for-14 skid between April 26 and April 29 saw Ward get dropped in the lineup occasionally to the sixth spot over his prior six contests. The 29-year-old has responded to the relegation, apparently making it very brief by hitting 7-for-20 (.350 average) with a home run and four RBI over his last week of play. The right-handed Ward goes against lefty Martin Perez on Sunday, but Ward has struggled to a .194 average in 31 at-bats against southpaws in 2023. Even so, the left fielder signifies an enticing fantasy play based on run-scoring upside any time he gets to function as the table-setter for superstars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 2 202301:58Taylor Ward Collects Four RBI In Win Over Oakland
Los Angeles Outfielder Taylor Ward led his team to a 13-1 win over the Athletics on Saturday. The 29-year-old had a big game, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and a home run. Although Ward struck out twice, fantasy managers were still pleased with the result. He's coming off a strong season, ending the 2022 campaign with 139 hits, 65 RBI, and 23 homers while posting a .281/.360/.473 slash line. He'll look to keep it going in the final meeting of the three-game series on Sunday.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 20 202320:31Taylor Ward Could Hit Leadoff For Angels
Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said on Monday that he's leaning toward having a lineup that features outfielder Taylor Ward at leadoff, with outfielder Mike Trout behind him at No. 2, designated hitter Shohei Ohtani at No. 3 and third baseman Anthony Rendon in the cleanup spot. Hitting first in front of Trout and Ohtani doesn't get much better. Ward didn't finish nearly as well as he started in 2022, ultimately winding up with a .281/.360/.473 slash line with a career-high .833 OPS, career-high 23 home runs, 65 RBI, 73 runs scored and five stolen bases in 135 games played. Durability could be in question for the 29-year-old outfielder, but he hits the ball hard and will be a regular as long as he's healthy, making him a very attractive mid-round outfield target in fantasy.
Source: The Athletic - Sam BlumRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 13 202318:17Angels, Taylor Ward Avoid Salary Arbitration
The Los Angeles Angels and outfielder Taylor Ward avoided salary arbitration on Friday by coming to an agreement on a one-year, $2.75 million deal. Ward had a .281/.360/.473 slash line with career-highs in OPS (.833), home runs (23), RBI (65), runs scored (73), stolen bases (five) and games played (135) for the Halos in 2022 in his fifth major-league season. The 29-year-old didn't hit quite as well after returning from several different injuries during the year, but he was one of a few bright spots for the Angels. With better health in 2023, Ward could be a fantasy steal.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
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