Meyer (shoulder) announced his retirement, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The No. 23 overall pick by the Twins in 2011, Meyer flashed significant upside at many times as a pro, but arm injuries limited him to just 95.1 innings in the majors. His final pro start was seven innings of one-hit ball against the Nationals on July 19, 2017.
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Alex Meyer: Announces retirement
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Meyer (shoulder) announced his retirement, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The No. 23 overall pick by the Nationals in 2011, Meyer flashed significant upside at many times as a pro, but arm injuries limited him to just 95.1 innings in the majors. His final pro start was seven innings of one-hit ball against the Nationals on July 19, 2017.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Rehabbing from another surgery
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Meyer revealed Wednesday that he required arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder in November, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Meyer was sidelined for the entire 2018 campaign after requiring surgery in September 2017 to repair the labrum in his same shoulder. It was expected that he would have a relatively normal offseason before returning to camp this spring at close to full strength, but the fact that he experienced a setback that required a follow-up procedure now muddles his outlook for 2019. While the scope won't necessitate as long of a recovery timeline as the surgery he needed to repair his labrum, Meyer has yet to resume a throwing program and looks like a good bet to open the season on the injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Return to Angels on MiLB deal
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Meyer (shoulder) inked a minor-league contract with Los Angeles on Sunday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Meyer was released by the Angels at the end of November, but his free agency didn't last long, as he latched on once again with Los Angeles. The health of his shoulder remains in question, but if he does manage to get healthy for the 2019 campaign, he should start the year at Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Cut loose
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Meyer (shoulder) was granted his unconditional release by the Angels on Monday.
Meyer will hit the open market after a shoulder injury kept the 28-year-old from pitching competitively in 2018. He most recently pitched in the majors with the Angels in 2017, posting a 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 across 13 starts (67.1 innings).
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Designated for assignment
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Meyer (shoulder) was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday.
Meyer was cast off the 40-man roster in order to make room for the recently-acquired Dillon Peters, who was traded Wednesday from Miami in exchange for Tyler Stevens. Looking ahead, Meyer's status for spring training remains uncertain after he suffered another setback in early November. The 28-year-old has yet to be cleared to resume throwing, though he's expected to start back up near mid-December if everything goes according to plan.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Suffers another setback
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Meyer (shoulder) experienced a setback in his recovery Monday, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Meyer missed the entire 2018 campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery in September of 2017. This latest setback will prevent the right-hander from throwing for the next four-to-six weeks, leaving his status for the start of spring training up in the air. Meyer posted a serviceable 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 75:42 K:BB across 13 starts (67.1 innings) prior to undergoing surgery.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Experiences setback in recovery
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Meyer recently experienced a setback in his rehab from right shoulder surgery and required a cortisone shot to address the matter, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The Angels will table Meyer's throwing program for a few days while they wait for the shot to take effect and hopefully eliminate any discomfort the 28-year-old is experiencing. Meyer isn't slated to return from the 60-day disabled list this season, but should be on pace to enter spring training with few restrictions, if any. It's uncertain, however, if he'll report to camp as a member of the Angels, as the team may want to see positive signs in his recovery before deciding over the winter whether or not to add him back to the 40-man roster. Prior to undergoing surgery last September, Meyer was serviceable in a 13-start sample with Los Angeles, posting a 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 75 strikeouts in 67.1 innings.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Shifted to 60-day DL
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Meyer (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday.
This isn't all too surprising, as Meyer is highly unlikely to pitch at all during the 2018 season as he continues to work his way back from shoulder surgery. The move clears a roster spot for Jabari Blash, who was acquired from the Yankees via trade Wednesday.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Continues to progress from shoulder surgery
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Meyer (shoulder) has remained on schedule with his rehab and should be ready for spring training in 2019 barring any significant setbacks, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Meyer underwent a procedure to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder back in September and has been progressing on a 12-month rehab schedule since that time. The right-hander is hoping that he will be able to return at some point in 2018 but that's highly unlikely and wouldn't make sense from either party to rush him back into action.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Reinstated from DL
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Meyer (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day DL on Monday.
This is simply a bookkeeping transaction, as there is no DL in the offseason. Meyer will still miss the 2018 season as he recovers from shoulder surgery.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: To miss 2018 season due to shoulder surgery
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Meyer will undergo labrum surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the 2018 season as a result, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
Meyer had already been shut down for the season, but the club initially hoped he could return after rest and rehab for the 2018 season. The hope is that Meyer can return for 2019 spring training, but by that point, he'll be 29 years old with a lengthy history of shoulder issues.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Officially done for season
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The Angels have ruled Meyer (shoulder) out for the rest of the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
After the Angels transferred him to the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Meyer is technically eligible to return in late September, but the team isn't eager to rush the right-hander through the rehab process just to make one or two appearances before the season concludes. Meyer wraps up the 2017 campaign with a 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 75 strikeouts over 67.1 innings with the big club.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Transferred to 60-day DL
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Meyer (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Thursday.
The Angels made the move in order to clear a spot for the recently acquired Fernando Salas. Meyer has begun a throwing program, but it remains unclear whether he'll be able to get back on the mound for the Angels before the end of the season.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Set for long toss Wednesday
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Meyer (shoulder inflammation) will throw long toss Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
He will begin ramping up his throwing program with the long toss session, but it sounds like he is still several weeks from nearing activation. Meyer said he is hoping the Angels are aggressive enough with his rehab to get him back this season. For fantasy purposes, it sounds like the best-case scenario is one or two starts for Meyer before the end of the regular season, so he is probably no longer worth holding in leagues that don't have DL spots. The 6-foot-9 righty has a 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 75:42 K:BB in 67.1 big-league innings. At the very least, he's emerged as an intriguing late-round flyer for 2018 drafts.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Shoulder issues continue
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Meyer felt something in his shoulder and stopped throwing this week, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
He was in a throwing program, attempting to return to the big-league rotation, and while Meyer's shoulder is apparently doing better Saturday, he's still shut down. At this point, it's hard to say with any confidence that Meyer will be able to return to the rotation this season. Consider him out indefinitely.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Resumes throwing
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Meyer (shoulder) started throwing Thursday, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Angels have yet to provide a timetable for his return, so it will most likely be a couple weeks before Meyer is back on a mound. The 27-year-old's history of shoulder injuries likely means the Angels will be more cautious in bringing Meyer back too quickly.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: MRI results encouraging
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An MRI on Meyer's shoulder yielded promising results, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The exact findings haven't been revealed, but the team is apparently fairly confident that Meyer will be able to return to the rotation soon. However, it is good to be somewhat cautious in this instance given his history of shoulder injuries, so expectations should be tempered until a firm timetable for his return is released.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Lands on DL
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Meyer was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with right shoulder inflammation.
It's unfortunate timing for this injury to arise, as Meyer looked completely healthy and dominant during his start against the Nationals on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings. The 27-year-old has a history of shoulder ailments, so this sudden trip to the disabled list is a bit concerning. There's been no word yet on his timeline, but the righty will miss at least one start.
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Angels' Alex Meyer: Dominates Nats on Wednesday
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Meyer (4-5) fired seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Nationals, allowing just a single hit -- a sixth-inning double by Brian Goodwin -- and a walk while striking out seven.
It was some sweet revenge for Meyer, who was drafted in the first round by the Nats back in 2011 before heading to the Twins in the Wilson Ramos deal a year later. The right-hander has now shut down two dangerous offenses in his last three big-league starts, also one-hitting the Dodgers over six shutout innings back on June 28, and while his control remains erratic Meyer is beginning to justify that draft pedigree. He'll take the mound again next Wednesday in Cleveland.
