The Los Angeles Angels have started their new season with a 2-1 record. They are preparing to play the fourth game of their opening series with the Houston Astros. The Angels won the first two games of the series. They fell in a high-scoring game Saturday with a score of 11-9 against the Astros. Jack Kochanowicz will start for the Angels in today’s game against Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM Eastern time. Before today’s game, the Angels announced two roster moves. They have optioned one pitcher to Triple-A, while selecting the contract of another from Salt Lake today.
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Walbert Urena
The Los Angeles Angels optioned Walbert Urena to Triple-A today before their game with the Astros. Urena has pitched in two games already this season for the Angels. He suffered the loss in yesterday’s game, pitching one inning, allowing four hits, two walks, and striking out one. He has a 0.00 ERA with a 4.80 WHIP this season.
Shaun Anderson
The Los Angeles Angels have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson from the Salt Lake Bees today. Anderson pitched in seven games last season for the Angels. He recorded one win without suffering a loss in 11 and one-third innings pitched in 2025. He finished the season with a 10.32 ERA, struck out 11, and had a 2.03 WHIP.
