Angels Notes: All-Star Returns to Lineup, Taylor Ward Gets Honest on Trade Deadline, More

The Los Angeles Angels dropped the first of a three-game set against the New York Mets on Monday, 7-5. The Angels jumped to an early lead through a Logan O'Hoppe solo shot and a Taylor Ward two-run double, however, a late-inning rally from the Mets proved to be too much to handle.

In other news, the Angels reinstated All-Star utility man Chris Taylor from the injured list on Monday, sending outfielder Gustavo Campero back to Triple-A. Taylor had been out since June 9 with a fractured hand, which he suffered after getting hit with a pitch.

As for Ward, he is set to have an interesting end of the month with the Angels' trade deadline plans still up in the air and his name still floating around trade proposals across the league. The outfielder is unbothered, however, and is focused on winning with the Halos this season.

“Same old, same old,” Ward said.“I have my inner circle that shoots me stuff. But again, I want to stay here. I want to win with this group. I think it'd be the cherry on top getting to the playoffs and winning with this group.”

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