Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon began the season with five hitless games, drawing criticism from fans and media. However, he found success at the top of the Angels lineup with his strong plate discipline, despite his diminishing power. Unfortunately, Rendon sustained a left hamstring strain, landing him on the injured list.
Angels insider Sam Blum highlighted the team’s lack of infield depth planning during the offseason, which has now left them in a difficult position. Ehire Adrianza was called up from Triple-A to replace Rendon on the active roster. Miguel Sano, hitting .300 with a home run, may see increased playing time in Rendon’s absence. While Rendon is posting a .267/.325/.307 batting line for the season, he will need at least two weeks to recover from his injury, with uncertainty about his return date.
