Mederos (0-2) allowed six runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings to take the loss versus the Cubs on Saturday.
While Mederos didn't give up an excessive number of baserunners, he paid severely for his few mistakes. Kyle Tucker took him deep for a two-run home run in the third inning, and Reese McGuire added a grand slam in the fourth. Mederos has now given up four homers over 13 innings across his last three starts. He's posted a 7.41 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB through 17 innings in the majors this season.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Shelved after poor start
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The Angels placed Mederos on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right shoulder inflammation.
Mederos made his third start of the season in Saturday's 12-1 loss to the Cubs and was the pitcher of record after yielding six earned runs on four hits and two walks across four innings. Following the game, Mederos told Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register that his shoulder felt off toward the end of his start, and the Angels decided to deactivate him while they look to glean more information about the injury. Mederos is expected to undergo an MRI in the coming days before the Angels provide a potential timeline for his return. Caden Dana delivered a 13-strikeout gem in his most recent start with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday and could be a top candidate to step in for Mederos the next time his turn in the rotation comes up.
Angels' Victor Mederos: Falls behind early in loss
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Mederos (0-1) allowed three runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings to take the loss versus the Reds on Monday.
Mederos gave up a two-run home run to Gavin Lux in the first inning, and the Angels were never able to overcome that early damage. Over his first two big-league starts, Mederos has allowed six runs on 12 hits and six walks across nine innings. He'll need to cut down on the baserunners to have a chance to be more effective in a starting role. Should he get another start, he is tentatively projected for a home outing versus the Cubs this weekend.
Mederos is slated to start Monday's game against the Reds in Anaheim.
Mederos will receive a second turn through the rotation despite an underwhelming performance in his first career big-league start this past Tuesday. The right-hander took a no-decision against the Dodgers, covering four innings and striking out three batters while allowing three hits and three walks. Mederos will tentatively line up for a two-start week, but a poor showing against the Reds could prompt the Angels to go in a different direction the next time his turn comes up Sunday versus the Cubs.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Recalled, starting Tuesday
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The Angels recalled Mederos from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Mederos will start Tuesday versus the Dodgers after Tyler Anderson, who was initially slated to start for the Halos, was scratched due to a back injury. In a corresponding move, Shaun Anderson was designated for assignment.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Middling performance in start
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Mederos allowed three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Mederos gave up all three runs over the first two innings before settling in. He threw just 43 of 72 pitches for strikes, though he was pitching on short rest after taking the mound for Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. Mederos has a 5.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 7:7 K:BB across eight innings in the majors this year. This was his first big-league start, and it looks like the Angels may give him a longer look in the rotation. He is tentatively projected for a home start versus the Reds next week should he get another turn.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Promotion on tap
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Mederos will be recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Mederos will be stepping in for Tyler Anderson, who was scratched from his scheduled start due to a back injury. The right-hander last appeared in the big leagues July 7 against the Rangers in a relief role but has been operating as a starter down at Triple-A, surrendering two or fewer runs in each of his last five outings while posting a 1.73 ERA. He tossed four shutout innings in his most recent outing with Salt Lake on Friday, so Mederos will be pitching on three days' rest Tuesday and could be in line for something less than a typical starter's workload in his first career MLB start.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Angels optioned Mederos to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Mederos was recalled Monday but saw no action with the big club before being sent back down Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Angels recalled Sam Aldegheri from Double-A Rocket City.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Returning to big leagues
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Mederos was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake before Monday's game against the Rangers.
Mederos is in line for another chance in the major leagues after making one appearance earlier in the season. He surrendered two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out two over three innings April 25 against the Twins and will join the club in Los Angeles after it was reported that Hunter Strickland (shoulder) will require a stint on the 15-day injured list.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Sent to Triple-A
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Mederos was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Mederos gave up two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out two in three innings of relief in Friday's game in Minnesota. Jake Eder was recalled to take on the Angels' long-relief duties in the short term.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Recalled from High-A
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The Angels recalled Mederos from High-A Tri-City on Wednesday.
The Angels sent Mederos all the way down to High-A after he failed to make the big-league roster out of spring training. He has since turned in a 3.52 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with a 14:3 K:BB across 15.1 innings and will now get another look in the majors. Given the fact he's allowed 10 earned runs in just 8.1 innings during his MLB career, he'll almost certainly be limited to low-leverage situations while with the Halos.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Cut from big-league camp
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The Angels optioned Mederos to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Mederos is entering his third season as a member of the Angels' 40-man roster, but he made just seven total appearances at the big-league level between the 2023 and 2024 campaigns and was facing an uphill battle to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. All seven of his big-league outings have come in relief, but the 23-year-old righty will likely work out of the rotation at Salt Lake to begin the upcoming season.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Sent to Triple-A
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The Angels optioned Mederos to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
The 23-year-old was called up from High-A Tri City in mid-August but struggled in his first big-league action with seven earned runs allowed over 5.1 innings. Mederos will now receive his first taste of the Triple-A level.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Called up by Halos
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The Angels recalled Mederos from High-A Tri City on Sunday.
Mederos spent most of the campaign in Double-A Rocket City's starting rotation, but he moved to Tri City for his last outing. The right-hander hasn't pitched well at either level, as he allowed six runs at High-A and has a 6.60 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 69:48 K:BB across 88.2 innings at Double-A. He'll likely serve as a long-relief option while he's up with the big club.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Sent to minor-league camp
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The Angels optioned Mederos to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Mederos got his feet wet in the majors last season and pitched well this spring, allowing three runs with a 12:3 K:BB over 8.2 frames. The 22-year-old was used in relief in his three big-league appearances but should be part of Salt Lake's rotation.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Heading back to Rocket City
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The Angels optioned Mederos to Double-A Rocket City on Wednesday.
Mederos' stay with the big club lasted just one day, with the young right-hander tossing a scoreless inning out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta. He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen to right-hander Dominic Leone, whom the Angels acquired from the Mets ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
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Angels' Victor Mederos: Back in majors
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The Angels recalled Mederos from Triple-A Rocket City on Tuesday.
With Griffin Canning (calf) headed for the injured list, Mederos will come up from Double-A to add depth to Los Angeles' pitching staff. Mederos has been used primarily as a starter in Double-A this season, but he'll likely come out of the Angels' bullpen as he did during his last stint in the majors.
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