A Sigh of Relief for Angels Fans!

The Los Angeles Angels breathed a collective sigh of relief as Chase Silseth, their talented right-hander, skipped the surgery scare and landed on the 15-day IL with just right elbow inflammation. This guy's no stranger to the mound, throwing over 50 innings last year with a neat ERA of 3.96. Sure, he started 2024 a bit shaky, but hey, that elbow's been nagging him. He's eyeing a comeback in three weeks flat, ready to get back to that rotation job like a boss.

"Talk about dodging a bullet! With just inflammation and no ligament damage, Silseth's aiming for a quick return to the diamond," said Rhett Bollinger from MLB.com.

Rotation Rumble: Soriano Steps Up!

With Silseth on the mend, José Soriano's up from the bullpen to the big leagues, joining the Angels' rotation crew. The kid's got a wild arm – knocked out six batters over four innings – but also took a hit, letting four runs slide past him. It's just the beginning, though, and rumor has it, he's only getting warmed up. After a couple of Tommy John surgeries, he's itching to prove he's more than just a stand-in.

Stephenson's Big Moment Is Almost Here!

Over in the bullpen, Robert Stephenson's making noise with a comeback on the horizon. The Angels' winter wonder snagged a sweet three-year, $33MM deal, but has been riding the bench thanks to some shoulder soreness. Well, not for long. He's plotting a late April return, fresh off a stint with the Rays where he was throwing heat with a 2.35 ERA. This former first-round pick is all set to show the Angels they bet on the right horse.

The Halos have had a rollercoaster start this season, hanging at a 6-6 record and battling with a team ERA that's barely ahead of the Rockies. But with Silseth and Stephenson gearing up for their return, those pitching woes might just be old news. Get ready, because the Angels are about to turn up the heat!

Editor: Emilia Morozova