Overview

• Ben Joyce underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery, the Angels announced on May 14, 2025, without providing specifics about the procedure.
• The reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 11 due to shoulder inflammation, later moving to the 60-day IL after a setback in his recovery.
• Joyce’s 2025 season ends after just five appearances, during which his velocity dipped significantly, raising concerns about his health.
• In 2024, Joyce emerged as a key bullpen arm with a 2.08 ERA and the fastest average fastball velocity in MLB, but his career has been marred by frequent arm injuries.
• The Angels’ struggling bullpen, which currently holds the league’s highest ERA, faces additional challenges in Joyce’s absence.