Ben Joyce: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 26

Angels' Ben Joyce Provides Major Update on 2026 Availability

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce is set to miss the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in May, and is unsure if he will be at full strength by the time spring training rolls around before the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

Angels Manager Doesn't Know if Ben Joyce Will Be Healthy By Start of 2026 Season

When the initial shock wore off from Wednesday's news that Angels pitcher Ben Joyce would miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair his right shoulder, the next question was obvious: When will he be back?

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

Angels Manager Urges Front Office to Make Additions Amid Struggles

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said the team needs help from the front office after Ben Joyce underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

Angels Star Reacts to 'Heartbreaking' Season-Ending Injury for Teammate

When Angels pitcher Ben Joyce was told he needed season-ending surgery, it came as a blow not just to fans, but to Joyce's teammates as well. Joyce, 24, isn't expected back until 2026.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Angels Predicted to Make Trade After Season-Ending Announcement

The Los Angeles Angels are just 17-25, which is last in the American League West standings. This comes after a franchise record 99 losses last season. As they attempt to climb back into postseason contention, the Angels have also been hit by injuries.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / May 15

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.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Angels' Top Pitching Prospect Out For 2025 After Surgery Announcement

Other than a 3-1 record in March, not much has gone well for the Los Angeles Angels this season. It's now mid May, and the franchise from Orange County, California has since dropped to 17-24, leaving them in last place of the AL West.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Angels Make Devastating Injury Announcement After Loss to Padres

The Los Angeles Angels lost to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday and now head into Wednesday's series finale tied 1-1. Los Angeles is 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Angels righty undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

The Angels announced today that right-hander Ben Joyce underwent surgery on his right shoulder this morning and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 11

Angels Notes: Ben Joyce Return Timeline, Shohei Ohtani’s Agent Opens Up on Halos Tenure

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles, 5-2, on Saturday thanks to a solid showing by the offense and Matthew Lugo's first career hit — a triple — that drove in a run in the fourth.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 10

Angels' Ben Joyce Opens Up on Shoulder Injury, Return Timeline After Unfortunate Update

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce provided an update on his shoulder injury after the Angels moved him from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 10

Angels Notes: Halos Sign Reliever, Unfortunate Ben Joyce Announcement, Massive Roster Move

The Los Angeles Angels lost to the Baltimore Orioles, 4-1, on Friday as they dropped to 15-22 on the year. Ahead of the loss, the Halos signed a veteran reliever to help bolster a struggling bullpen.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Angels' Top Reliever Suffers Lengthy Setback Before Orioles Game

The Los Angeles Angels are in their second campaign under manager Ron Washington, and despite consistent optimism, many aspects in Anaheim are spiraling.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 9

Angels Make Unfortunate Announcement Regarding Ben Joyce's Injury Recovery

For the most part, Angels relievers have been the opposite of reliable in 2025. Collectively, they have an atrocious 7.15 ERA, the worst mark in the American League.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Angels transfer Ben Joyce to IL in series of roster moves

The Angels made several roster moves on Friday.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 6

Angels GM Provides Concerning Update on Ben Joyce's Injury

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian expressed worry over Ben Joyce’s shoulder injury, which placed him on the 15-day injured list April 11.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 5

Angels Notes: Pitcher Suffers Setback, GM Talks Trade Plans, Ex-Halo Slams Organization

The Los Angeles Angels were walloped by the Detroit Tigers, 13-1, on Sunday as they fell to 13-20. The bad news doesn't end there as a key reliever for the Halos suffered a setback on the road to recovery from his shoulder inflammation that got him a stint on the injured list.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 4

Angels' Ben Joyce Suffers Injury Setback, No Timetable for Return

Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce has suffered an injury setback, and there is currently no timetable for his return. Joyce has been on the 15-day injured list for right shoulder inflammation since April 11, although his recovery appears to be progressing only incrementally.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 3

Angels Notes: Halos Make Multiple Signings, Mike Trout Injury Update, Ben Joyce Nowhere Near Return

The Los Angeles Angels lost, 9-1, to the Detroit Tigers Friday evening as they dropped their seventh straight and fell to 12-19 on the year. Ahead of the loss, the Halos made a few exciting signings.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Angels' Ben Joyce Appears Nowhere Near Return From Injury

Ben Joyce made some serious headlines last season. The Tennessee native threw the third-fastest pitch in the Statcast Era — registering at 105.5 miles per hour.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / April 12

Angels place reliever Ben Joyce (shoulder) of IL

The Los Angeles Angels got the kind of news no team wants to hear, especially this early in the season. The Angels suffered a major loss on Friday when they placed hard-throwing right-hander Ben Joyce on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Angels place righty pitcher on 15-day IL

The Angels placed right-hander Ben Joyce on the 15-day injured list Friday, prior to the club’s 14-3 loss to the Astros. Joyce is dealing with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, and the IL placement is retroactive to April 9.

Los Angeles Angels News / A to Z Sports / February 25

Former Tennessee Vols star Ben Joyce, who has touched 105 MPH, reveals the top speed he thinks he could throw a baseball

Los Angeles Angels RHP Ben Joyce, a former Tennessee Vols standout, has touched 105 MPH on the radar gun multiple times during his career. Joyce, a Knoxville native who was a third round selection by the Angels in the 2022 MLB Draft, first touched 105 MPH during his time at Tennessee.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17