Angels Transfer Ben Joyce to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels have transferred relief pitcher Ben Joyce to the 60-day injured list due to a persistent shoulder injury that was initially thought to be minor. Joyce, known for throwing a 105.5-mph fastball, had been placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation on April 11 but was shut down from throwing after attempts to play catch caused discomfort. His injury has significantly impacted the Angels' bullpen, which already ranks second-worst in MLB with a 7.15 ERA, leaving manager Ron Washington to rely heavily on Kenley Jansen and Ryan Zeferjahn to hold late leads. Joyce's absence removes a key setup man who could pitch multiple innings, creating uncertainty about who will cover critical innings in games. The Angels have responded by selecting Shaun Anderson to the active roster from Triple-A Salt Lake and making additional roster moves to accommodate this change. Joyce is not expected to be eligible for activation until June 10, and the timeline for his return to pitching remains unclear.