US EditionAngels reliever Ben Joyce to miss season after undergoing shoulder surgery
- Ben Joyce, a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Angels, underwent right shoulder surgery on May 14, 2025, ending his season.
- Joyce had shoulder inflammation since April, and initial hopes for a minor issue gave way to surgery after failed rehabilitation attempts.
- He appeared in five games in 2025, struggled with velocity drops, and was placed on the 60-day injured list before the surgery announcement.
- Joyce’s fastball has reached 105 mph, making him a key bullpen asset with a 3.12 ERA career mark, though his injury raises concerns about his long-term health.
- The Angels lose a high-potential reliever, adding pressure on a bullpen with the worst MLB ERA at 6.97, while Joyce faces a challenging recovery ahead.
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'It Just Happened': Angels Reliever Out for Season After Shoulder Procedure
The Los Angeles Angels’ 2025 bullpen just lost one of its most electric arms.Right-handed flamethrower Ben Joyce has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced, ending a year that began with high expectations and ends in uncertainty for the 24-year-old. The procedure was performed on May 14, following a prolonged period of discomfort and unsuccessful attempts at rehabilitation. The Angels announced that Ben Joyce underwent seas…
Angels reliever Ben Joyce to miss season after undergoing shoulder surgery
SAN DIEGO — Hard-throwing Angels right-hander Ben Joyce will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, the team announced on Wednesday. The team did not release the nature of the surgery. Joyce, 24, has dealt with injuries throughout his brief professional career, a natural consequence of throwing a fastball that has reached 105 mph. Joyce was on the injured list because of elbow neuritis in 2023 and right shoulde…
Angels News: Ben Joyce Out For Season After Undergoing Shoulder Surgery
The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that flamethrowing reliever Ben Joyce is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Joyce had not pitched since April 8. The Angels went into the season with Joyce expected to be one of their top relievers. He burst onto the scene last season, tossing fastballs that topped out at 105 mph, and instantly became a pillar of the Angels’ pitching staff. They built…
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