The Los Angeles Angels selected the contracts of outfielder Wade Meckler and infielder Donovan Walton on Friday, May 22, 2026, ahead of their game against the Texas Rangers.
The team optioned struggling outfielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Salt Lake and placed infielder Yoán Moncada on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation.
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Roster Moves
To create room on the 40-man roster, the Angels transferred left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to the 60-day injured list.
Kikuchi has been sidelined since early May with shoulder inflammation.
Meckler started in left field and batted sixth in Friday's game, while Walton started at third base and batted ninth, according to Erica Weston of Bally Sports West.
Meckler's Performance
Meckler split time between Triple-A Salt Lake and Double-A Rocket City this season. The 26-year-old outfielder compiled a .
343/. 449/.
525 batting line with four home runs, 12 RBI, and six stolen bases across 119 plate appearances, primarily with Rocket City.
Walton's Promotion
Walton earned his promotion after hitting . 282/.
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429/. 481 with seven home runs and 33 RBI in 168 plate appearances for Triple-A Salt Lake.
He signed a minor league contract in the offseason and provides defensive versatility across three infield spots and left field.
Moncada and Lowe
Moncada was placed on the injured list after struggling with a . 189/.
308/. 297 batting line this season.
According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, the third baseman could face an extended absence, with knee surgery remaining a possibility.
Lowe was demoted following a prolonged offensive slump where he hit . 184/.
226/. 320 this year.
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The Angels originally acquired Lowe through a three-team trade, hoping he could replicate his 2023 season with the Tampa Bay Rays when he hit 20 home runs and stole 32 bases.
