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Mon Mar 2519:34White Sox Put Max Stassi On Injured List
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Max Stassi (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with left-hip inflammation and recalled catcher Korey Lee from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The 33-year-old Stassi will be eligible to be reinstated from the injured list on April 4, so he may not end up missing much time at all. However, it's not good news for Stassi after he missed all of 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels due to a hip injury and a family matter. When healthy, Stassi will be working as the primary backup catcher in Chicago to Martin Maldonado, leaving him very little fantasy appeal in the deepest of two-catcher leagues. Stassi also doesn't have much power in his lumber at the catching position.
Source: The Athletic - James FeganRotoBaller.com
Sun Dec 10 202318:44Max Stassi Traded To White Sox
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to trade catcher Max Stassi to the Chicago White Sox. Stassi is on the move again after being acquired by Atlanta earlier in the week. In exchange, the Braves will receive a player to be named later. It sounds like the Braves are going to cover a majority of the $7 million salary for Stassi next season. The 32-year-old is a solid defensive catcher, but doesn't bring much to the plate with the bat. He could end up seeing decent playing time after the departure of Yasmani Grandal this offseason. Despite that, Stassi isn't expected to be a fantasy relevant player.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Fri Dec 8 202319:24David Fletcher, Max Stassi Headed To Atlanta
Infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi are on the move from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves. Fletcher is a 29-year-old utility man who provided a 0.1 WAR in 89 games last season. Stassi is 32 years old and hit .180 in 2022. He did not play in 2023 due to a family medical issue. If Stassi is to return in 2024, it probably won't be with Atlanta, as they are stacked at catcher. Neither player moves the needle much in fantasy leagues.
Source: FOX SportsRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 5 202322:58Max Stassi To Miss Rest Of The Season
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi was placed on the restricted list on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season as he continues to tend to a family emergency. Stassi hasn't appeared in a game this year. "Max informed the Angels that while he is in a position to resume activities to return to MLB, he has voluntarily chosen not to do so for the remainder of the 2023 season as a result of a serious family medical issue," the Angels said in a statement. The 32-year-old backstop began the year on the injured list with a hip injury and was moved to the 60-day IL in June. Stassi will be back with the Angels in 2024 for the final year of a three-year, $17.5 million extension. Rookie Logan O'Hoppe will close out this year as the Halos' primary catcher.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 27 202318:29Jared Walsh, Max Stassi Opening On The Injured List
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (head) and catcher Max Stassi (hip) will open the 2023 regular season on the injured list. Walsh is dealing with headaches and there is no timetable for him to make his season debut for the Halos. With Walsh on the shelf to begin the year, Brandon Drury is likely to see most of the playing time at the cold corner in his first year in Anaheim. With Stassi starting on the injured list, it paves the way for prospect Logan O'Hoppe to make the team's Opening Day roster. Stassi injured his hip during a minor-league game on Sunday, and he also doesn't have a specific timetable for a return to the Angels lineup. Matt Thaiss is the team's other backstop on the roster.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Sarah ValenzuelaRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 24 202221:31Max Stassi, Angels Agree To Three-Year Extension
The Los Angeles Angels signed catcher Max Stassi to a three-year, $17.5 million extension on Thursday. He avoided arbitration after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal worth $3 million on Tuesday. The 31-year-old slashed .241/.326/.426 with a career-high 13 home runs, 35 RBI, and 45 runs scored in 319 plate appearances over 87 games. The Angels also signed catcher Kurt Suzuki signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract in mid-March, but he is expected to serve as the team's No.2 catcher. As the Angels ' primary backstop, Stassi should be in line for significant playing time and is a solid fantasy option in two-catcher formats.
Source: Los Angeles AngelsRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 23 202213:53Angels Give Max Stassi $3 Million In 2022
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3 million deal. In his second full season with the Halos last year, Stassi slashed .241/.326/.426 with a career-high 13 home runs, 35 RBI and 45 runs scored in 319 plate appearances over 87 games played. The power is nice from the weakest position in fantasy baseball, but Stassi's 31.7% strikeout rate is concerning. He will also split time behind the dish with veteran Kirk Suzuki, limiting his fantasy upside as a low-end No. 2 backstop. The 31-year-old is a career .225/.307/.384 hitter with a .691 OPS, 32 homers and 98 RBI over 301 games in nine major league seasons.
Source: MLB Network - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 29 202110:33Max Stassi Homers Again Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi hit his second long ball in his last three games, a second-inning, two-run shot that put the Angels up 2-0 to the Texas Rangers before ultimately losing 5-2. He ended the day 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored. Stassi put up great numbers in the first half, slashing .296/.377/.496 in 36 games, but then fell off a cliff after the All-Star break. Over 46 games since the break, he's put up just a .704 OPS while hitting .215 and had a 21 game homeless streak. Overall, he's batting .249, slugging .440 and has 13 HRs thus far. Hopefully, Stassi is finding his groove again and can be one of the more offensively gifted catchers in baseball. He can be rostered in most leagues but shouldn't take a starting spot away from someone more consistent.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 25 202110:25Max Stassi Breaks Homerless Streak
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi had a good game at the plate on Friday, collecting two hits in four at-bats. One of those hits was a two-run home run in the fourth inning, and he ended the day with three RBI. It was Stassi's first long ball since August 19, and he's been slumping for almost two months, slashing .181/.273/.302 with three home runs since the start of August. Those numbers hardly compare to his first 46 games, in which he slashed .305/.382/.536 with nine home runs. Overall this season, he's hitting .251 with a .769 OPS and 12 HRs across 83 games. Fantasy managers should keep benching Stassi until he proves he's closer to the hitter he showed in the first half of his season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 15 202110:19Max Stassi Reaches Base Twice Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi got on base twice in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox, singling and walking in four plate appearances. He did strike out twice, however, and is now striking out 31.5% of the time. Stassi's still putting up good numbers at the catcher position, slashing .257/.337/.445 with 11 HRs over 75 games. He's been silent over his last seven games, though, going 2-for-23 with three walks and eight strikeouts. Fantasy managers should continue to roster Stassi in most leagues, as he gives value in every format.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 4 202117:37Max Stassi On The Bench On Saturday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. The catcher has been one of Los Angeles' best players this season, hitting .271 with a .346 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 257 plate appearances. He'll get the day off on Sunday with Kurt Suzuki stepping in to start against Rangers left-hander Kolby Allard. Fantasy managers are probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming help behind the plate on Saturday. Suzuki is hitting .220 with a .288 on-base percentage and four home runs in 200 plate appearances for the Angels this year.
Source: Los Angeles AngelsRotoBaller.com
Thu Sep 2 202111:18Max Stassi Strikes Out Twice Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi couldn't reach base on Wednesday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. He wasn't alone, though, as the team could only muster four hits and didn't walk once. Stassi has posted great numbers for a catcher this season, slashing .271/.348/.476 with 11 HRs, 29 RBI, and 40 runs in 69 games. He's one of the best catching options and should be rostered in every format, offering power and a decent batting average.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 26 202112:12Max Stassi Sitting Against Orioles On Thursday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against Keegan Akin and the Baltimore Orioles. Kurt Suzuki is getting the start at catcher and batting fifth in the game. Stassi went 3-for-8 with two doubles, a walk and three runs scored over his last two games, but he's struggled over August as a whole. He has a .194/.271/.339 slash line so far through August. The 30-year-old has been a nice fantasy asset over the past few months and should continue to provide value in all two-catcher leagues and deep leagues going forward.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 23 202110:36Max Stassi Hitless Sunday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi took an 0-for-4 day, striking out three times against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Stassi has been in a bit of a rut lately, slashing .103/.167/.205 in his last 11 games. He's still having a strong year at the dish, hitting .268 with a .473 slugging and11 HRs over 63 games. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much, with Stassi posting a .838 OPS in his last two seasons. He should continue to be rostered in any league as one of the best offensive catchers in baseball right now.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 15 202115:40Max Stassi Isn't Starting On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting on Sunday against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. Stassi has been one of Los Angeles' best hitters this season, batting .283 with a .363 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 212 plate appearances. However, he'll be on the bench on Sunday with Kurt Suzuki starting in his place and batting eighth. You're probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming help at catcher. Suzuki is hitting .217 with a .285 on-base percentage and three home runs in 181 plate appearances this season.
Source: Los Angeles AngelsRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 12 202108:32X-Rays Negative On Max Stassi's Forearm
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (forearm) was hit by a pitch on his left forearm in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent X-rays after the game and they came back negative. He is being considered day-to-day. The Angels close out their series against the Blue Jays on Thursday. There's a good chance that Stassi will sit out Thursday's game. If he does, Kurt Suzuki would get the start behind the plate. If you have Stassi in a daily lock league or if you are considering him for DFS today, make sure to stay tuned for further updates.
Source: Angels PRRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 12 202100:09Max Stassi Leaves Game Early on Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi left Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 30-year-old took a 95 mph fastball from Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah in the sixth inning and was replaced by Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki. The Halo backstop has been a source of solid production, posting 10 homers, 25 RBI, 32 runs, and a .289/.368/.500 line over 180 at-bats. Stassi will surely undergo x-rays and additional testing to determine the severity of his injury.
Source: MLB.com - Dan GuerreroRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 11 202123:58Max Stassi Leaves Game Early on Monday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi left Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 30-year-old took a 95 mph fastball from Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah in the sixth inning and was replaced by Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki. The Halo backstop has been a source of solid production, posting 10 homers, 25 RBI, 32 runs, and a .289/.368/.500 line over 180 at-bats. Stassi will surely undergo x-rays and additional testing to determine the severity of his injury.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 8 202122:58Max Stassi Wears The Golden Sombrero Sunday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi was hitless in four at-bats during Sunday's defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did walk once but was the victim of four strikeouts in the game. It's a night he'll want to forget but should get over soon with the year he's having. He's slashing .293/.371/.511 with 10 HRs, 25 RBI, and 32 runs in 54 games. Manager Joe Maddon has been batting Stassi in the middle of the Angels lineup, and with his power and batting average, he's a perfect catcher to roster in any format.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 4 202118:23Max Stassi Out Of Wednesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting for the team on Wednesday in a matchup against the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Kolby Allard. Stassi has provided both the Angels and fantasy managers with some strong production in 2021, batting .307 with a .383 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 183 plate appearances for Joe Maddon's club. However, Stassi won't start against Allard. Instead, it's Kurt Suzuki who will start behind the plate and bat seventh. The veteran is hitting .212 with a .288 on-base percentage and three home runs in 165 plate appearances this season. If you're looking for streaming help at the catcher position on Wednesday, you're probably better off looking elsewhere.
Source: Los Angeles AngelsRotoBaller.com
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