David Fletcher
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May 17 2024Major League Baseball intends to open an investigation into a reported gambling situation involving Fletcher and bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Tisha Thompson of ESPN, Fletcher placed bets on multiple sports but did not bet on baseball. MLB allows players to bet on other sports, but doing so through illegal bookmakers such as Bowyer -- the same bookmaker used by Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara -- is prohibited and punishable at the discretion of the commissioner. Fletcher is currently not facing discipline but is expected to be investigated by Major League Baseball soon.
Apr 25 2024Fletcher was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher appeared in five games for Atlanta after being selected from Triple-A on April 16, going 2-for-8 with two RBI. He will remain in the organization for now but has the ability to elect free agency. No corresponding move was announced alongside Fletcher's demotion, which may point toward a potential return from the IL for Ozzie Albies (toe) before Friday's game against Cleveland.
Apr 16 2024Atlanta selected Fletcher's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was unable to secure a place on Atlanta's Opening Day roster but will join the big club with Ozzie Albies headed to the injured list with a toe fracture. Fletcher could fill the small side of a platoon at second base with Luis Guillorme while Albies is sidelined.
Mar 15 2024Fletcher got the start at shortstop in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays and went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old infielder was picked up from the Angels in December but then got outrighted off the 40-man roster, which meant he came into camp with an extra hurdle to clear to make the final cut for Opening Day. Fletcher's done his best to earn a spot though, batting .310 (9-for-29) through 13 games with a 3:2 BB:K and three steals in three attempts. He could form a flexible, experienced bench duo with Luis Guillorme this season, but Atlanta manager Brian Snitker tends to lean heavily on his starters, which wouldn't leave much work around the infield for either utility player.
Dec 13 2023Fletcher was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the $15.5 million left on his contract, Fletcher was easily going to pass through waivers. It's still possible that he claims a utility infielder job with Atlanta, but now the club will have a bit more 40-man roster flexibility. Fletcher has slashed just .259/.296/.327 in 251 major-league games since the beginning of the 2021 season.
Dec 8 2023Atlanta acquired Fletcher and Max Stassi (hip/personal) from the Angels on Friday in exchange for Evan White (hip) and Tyler Thomas, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher enjoyed a mini breakout during the COVID-shortened 2020 season and landed a five-year, $26 million contract extension from the Angels the following spring, but he has slashed just .259/.296/.327 in 251 major-league games since the beginning of the 2021 campaign. The 29-year-old infielder still has $15.5 million left on his deal, which runs (guaranteed) through 2025 with an $8 million club option for 2026 and an $8.5 million club option for 2027.
Sep 25 2023Fletcher is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher went 3-for-13 with a walk and an RBI while making starts out of the middle infield in each of the Angels' last four games, but he looks as though he'll move back into more of a utility role for the final week of the regular season. Zach Neto and Michael Stefanic will form the Halos' middle-infield tandem Monday, and the Angels will likely give both youngsters regular reps at shortstop and second base, respectively, the rest of the way.
Sep 16 2023Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in a loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher got the start at second base in his first game since being recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. The veteran infielder plated one of Los Angeles' two runs with a solo shot to left field in the seventh inning. Fletcher isn't likely to see everyday playing time as the Angels evaluate their younger talent down the stretch of what has become a lost season. He's slashing .235/.264/.373 with two homers, nine RBI and four runs over 53 big-league plate appearances on the campaign.
Sep 14 2023The Angels selected Fletcher's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Luis Rengifo (biceps) headed for the 60-day injured list, Fletcher will return to the active roster after being outrighted to Triple-A in July. The 29-year-old has slashed .213/.245/.298 across 49 plate appearances in the majors this year, and he'll likely serve as infield depth to close out the season.
Jul 14 2023Fletcher was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels made a slew of roster moves, and they are bringing Michael Stefanic and Trey Cabbage up from Triple-A to take the place of Fletcher and Anthony Rendon (shin contusion). Fletcher scored a five-year $24.5 million extension in April of 2021, and he has logged a .258/.292/.325 slash line with five home runs in 237 games over the past three seasons.
Jul 2 2023Fletcher will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following Zach Neto's (oblique) placement on the injured list June 15, Andrew Velazquez received the first look as the Angels' new everyday shortstop, but that role appears to have since fallen to Fletcher. After producing a .742 OPS with six RBI and a run scored since his June 24 call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake, Fletcher will pick up his eighth start at shortstop Sunday in a nine-game stretch.
Jun 24 2023Fletcher went 4-for-6 with a home run and five RBI in Saturday's 25-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher hit just .125 over his first eight games this season before he was sent to Triple-A Salt Lake. He tripled his season hit total with Saturday's massive game, though it comes with a big Coors Field caveat. He's also up to six RBI through 22 plate appearances. The Angels have added Eduardo Escobar and Mike Moustakas in trades over the last two days, so Fletcher is unlikely to be more than a light-hitting and versatile infield depth option during this stint in the majors. His best path to playing time is at shortstop while Zach Neto (oblique) is on the injured list.
Apr 4 2023Fletcher is hitting ninth and playing shortstop for Tuesday's game against Seattle, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Anthony Rendon serving the second game of his suspension, Luis Rengifo will move over to third base so Fletcher will get the start at shortstop against Luis Castillo and the Mariners staff.
Apr 2 2023Fletcher (abdomen) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Sunday against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old dealt with an abdominal injury late in spring training and will make his first start of the season in Sunday's series finale. Fletcher appears to be fully recovered from the injury and should see occasional starts while serving as a reserve infielder this year.
Mar 25 2023Fletcher was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs due to abdominal tightness, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels called Fletcher's absence precautionary, so he seemingly still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day, but the timing means that even a modest setback could send him to the injured list. When healthy, Fletcher lines up with an uncertain role in a middle-infield group that's full of capable but largely unexciting options, including Brandon Drury, Luis Rengifo and Gio Urshela.
Sep 29 2022Fletcher (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher spent just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list with a bone bruise in his hand, but he resumed swinging recently and has been cleared for game action for the final few days of the regular season. The 28-year-old is starting Thursday against Oakland and should see plenty of playing time for the Angels over the next week.
Sep 25 2022Fletcher (hand) has been able to resume taking swings, per the Associated Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher went on the 10-day injured Sept. 17 despite a CT scan on his hand coming back negative. He was struggling to swing the bat before going on the IL, but he appears to be doing better. Should Fletcher continue to make progress, he could return as early as Tuesday for a home series against Oakland.
Sep 17 2022Fletcher (hand) will be placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher was hit by a pitch on his hand last Saturday and underwent a CT scan Friday that came back negative. He's believed to be dealing with a bone bruise, but the Angels hope he'll be cleared to return following a minimal IL stint. If that's the case, Fletcher would have a chance to contribute during the final week of the regular season.
Sep 16 2022Fletcher will undergo a CT scan on his right hand Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher was hit by a pitch in the hand last Saturday and continues to experience some soreness nearly a week later. The 28-year-old came off the bench Tuesday against Cleveland and was also in the lineup Wednesday, but he was limited to bunt attempts at the plate. Fletcher is unsurprisingly out of the lineup Friday versus the Mariners, and his availability for the rest of the weekend is up in the air.
Sep 13 2022Fletcher (hand) went 1-for-2 with a single in a 3-1 loss Tuesday in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher was removed from Saturday's game in Houston after being hit by a pitch and missed the last two games. He did not start Tuesday but pinch hit for Andrew Velazquez in the fifth inning and remained in the game, playing shortstop. Despite his appearance off the bench, Fletcher doesn't appear to be fully past the hand issue as he bunted in both his plate appearances Tuesday and appeared unable to take full swings, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.
Sep 12 2022Fletcher (hand) isn't starting Monday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to a right hand contusion. Luis Rengifo is starting at second base in place of Fletcher, who noted that he's still dealing with some soreness with the hand that provides complications when he grips the bat, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Fletcher is thus unlikely to be available Monday in a pinch-hitting capacity, though because his hand isn't bothering him when he throws, he could be deployed as a late-inning defensive replacement.
Sep 11 2022Fletcher (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher left Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch on the right hand, and he will get at least one more day to rest. Luis Rengifo and Andrew Velazquez will form the Angels' starting middle infield. Sunday.
Sep 10 2022Fletcher was removed from Saturday's game against the Astros with a right hand contusion. X-rays were negative and he is considered day-to-day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Urquidy's second pitch of the game -- clocked at 93.9 mph -- hit Fletcher square on the hand. While Fletcher stayed in the game initially, he was replaced at second base by Luis Rengifo to begin the bottom of the first. The Angels may need someone else to set the table in the series finale if Fletcher can't go.
Sep 4 2022Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher started the Angels' last 26 games and will receive a day off after he posted a .318/.348/.391 slash line with one home run, 10 RBI and 13 runs during that stretch. Luis Rengifo will shift to the keystone while Andrew Velazquez starts at shortstop Sunday.
Aug 28 2022Fletcher went 3-for-5 with one run scored in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has failed to record a hit in just two of his last 20 games, batting .349 in 83 at-bats during that span; however, in his last 18 games the power has not been there as the 28-year-old has only two extra-base hits (both doubles) in 75 at-bats.
Aug 27 2022Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, two runs, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 12-0 victory versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher hit atop the order for the Angels and sparked the offense from the onset, singling and stealing third base in the first inning. He was stranded without crossing the plate, but Fletcher doubled in two runs in the following frame and subsequently came around to score. The infielder finished with his first three-hit effort of the campaign, lifting his season batting average to .278. He's slashing .326/.366/.442 since returning from a lengthy stay on the IL on July 28.
Aug 16 2022Fletcher (foot) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old exited Monday's contest after fouling a ball off his left foot and suffering a contusion, but it doesn't appear to be a significant concern since he's back in action a day later. Fletcher has a .358/.382/.528 slash line with two home runs and 10 RBI in 15 games since returning from the IL in late July.
Aug 15 2022Fletcher was removed from Monday's game against the Mariners due to a left foot contusion, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher managed to remain in the game after fouling a ball off his foot, but he was lifted prior to his next at-bat. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.
Aug 10 2022Fletcher will start at second base and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher will stick atop the lineup for the third consecutive contest, with the Angels facing off against one right-hander (James Kaprielian) and two lefties (Cole Irvin and JP Sears) during that stretch. Though he'll be occupying second base Wednesday, Fletcher looks like he could see more playing time down the stretch at shortstop, a position in which the Angels have struggled to extract production from Andrew Velazquez. Fletcher could be a decent source of batting average, runs and steals if he ends up getting an extended run as the Angels' table setter.
Aug 6 2022Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 7-1 win against the Mariners in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher launched a two-run homer to left field off Seattle starter Chris Flexen in the sixth inning and singled home another run in the ninth. The 28-year-old had sat out the last two games due to a foot injury on the heels of missing over two months as a result of a hip injury but appears to be healthy now. Fletcher is slashing .220/.270/.424 with two long balls, six runs and eight RBI in 21 contests. He has yet to attempt a stolen base after recording 15 thefts last year.
Aug 5 2022Fletcher, who is not in Friday's lineup, is dealing with a sore foot but is expected to be OK for Saturday's game, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher was out of Thursday's lineup but then got hit on the foot by a pitch in a pinch-hit situation. Phil Gosselin got the start in his absence Friday.
Aug 4 2022Fletcher is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher is 5-for-17 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and three runs in five games since returning from the injured list, and he'll take a seat Sunday for the third time in the Angels' past five contests. Luis Rengifo and Andrew Velazquez will start at second base and shortstop Thursday.
Aug 3 2022Fletcher went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has been hurt most of the season, so Tuesday was only his 18th game. He led off the home half of the first inning with a solo shot to left field, giving the Angels an early lead that they did not relinquish. The long ball was Fletcher's first of the season, and he's slashing a meager .212/.255/.385 over 55 plate appearances. However, he's shown promising signs since returning from the injured list, going 5-for-14 with three extra-base hits across four games.
Jul 31 2022Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher will cede his spot in the middle infield to Andrew Velazquez for the second game in a row, despite having gone 4-for-10 with two doubles in his first three contests since returning from the 60-day injured list. Considering Velazquez has produced a lowly .487 OPS over 257 plate appearances this season, Fletcher looks like the better bet to ultimately emerge as the preferred option in the middle infield alongside Luis Rengifo.
Jul 30 2022Fletcher isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher started the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double and a strikeout. Luis Rengifo is shifting to second base while Andrew Velazquez starts at shortstop.
Jul 28 2022Fletcher (hip) went 1-for-3 with a double in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher missed almost three months after undergoing adductor muscle surgery on both legs. He started at second base and moved to shortstop mid-game as part of a defensive realignment. The 28-year-old infielder is hitting .171 in 15 games this year, adding three doubles, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored. He may be eased back into action, but it's likely he takes on a fairly regular role within the next week.
Jul 15 2022Fletcher (hip) has gone 1-for-8 with a run scored through three rehab games with Triple-A Salt Lake. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher kicked off the rehab assignment Tuesday, and he's had an uneventful three games thus far. The good news is that the utility man, who underwent surgery to repair the adductor muscles in both legs May 10, was able to play three straight days without suffering any setbacks, starting twice at second base and once as the designated hitter. Fletcher is expected to be ready to return to the Angels on July 28.
Jul 10 2022Fletcher (hip) is slated to start a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: David Fletcher underwent surgery May 10 and was subsequently transferred to the 60-day injured list. He's recently been progressing in his rehab program and now appears ready to resume playing in games. Per Jeff Fletcher, David Fletcher is expected to return to the big-league club July 28. He'll likely have a starting spot waiting for him, but it's uncertain whether it will be at second base, third base or shortstop.
Jun 28 2022Fletcher (hip) advanced to hitting on the field Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old continues progressing in his rehab work after undergoing surgery to repair the adductor muscles in both legs May 10. Fletcher will be eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a couple weeks, but he's unlikely to be ready at that point since he may require at least a handful of rehab games in the minors.
Jun 4 2022Fletcher (hip) was recently cleared to begin playing catch, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher underwent surgery to repair his adductor muscles May 10 and was later moved to the 60-day injured list. He visited a hip specialist June 2 and has now been cleared to begin playing catch. The utilityman remains weeks away from a return, but he's optimistic that he could rejoin the big club in early-to-mid July.
May 17 2022Fletcher (hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old is expected to miss multiple months after undergoing surgery to repair the adductor muscles in both legs last week, so it's not a major surprise he was moved to the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Fletcher will be eligible to be activated in mid-July, but his recovery timeline likely won't come into focus until he's able to resume baseball activities.
May 10 2022Fletcher (hip) underwent surgery to repair the adductor muscles in both legs Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for "a couple months," Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old landed on the injured list Sunday with a strained left hip and is now likely to be sidelined until at least the All-Star break in July. Fletcher missed over two weeks with the injury before returning from the injured list April 29, but he never fully recovered and could no longer play through the issue. Tyler Wade should see most of the action at the keystone until Matt Duffy (illness) returns from the COVID-19 IL.
May 8 2022The Angels placed Fletcher on the injured list Sunday with a left hip strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher was previously sidelined for two and a half weeks earlier this season with the same hip issue before returning from the IL on April 29. He appeared in only nine games before succumbing to the injury again, however, making it likely that he'll be sidelined for more than the minimum 10 days once again. According to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, the 27-year-old is scheduled to meet with a specialist in the coming days to determine if surgery is necessary to treat the injury. If Fletcher does require a procedure, he said he wouldn't expect to miss the rest of the season, though a multi-month absence would likely be on the table. His absence should pave the way for Tyler Wade to see steady work at the keystone.
May 4 2022Fletcher isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has gone 0-for-5 with two walks over the last three games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Tyler Wade will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
May 2 2022Fletcher is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old is one of four Angels regulars who will take a seat as the team wraps up its four-game set in Chicago with an afternoon contest. After returning from the 10-day injured list Friday, Fletcher started in the middle infield in each of the first three games of the series and went a collective 3-for-9 with a pair of doubles and two walks.
Apr 30 2022Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles Friday in a 5-1 win against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher made his return to the club Friday after missing over two weeks due to a hip injury. He started at shortstop before shifting over to second base later in the contest. Fletcher's doubles were his first of the season, and prior to Friday he hadn't registered a hit since Opening Day. Even with the multi-hit effort, he's batting only .176 through 17 plate appearances this season.
Apr 24 2022Angels athletic trainer Mike Frostad said Fletcher (hip) will be medically cleared to return from the 10-day injured list following his rehab game Sunday with Triple-A Salt Lake, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Angels' medical team giving Fletcher the green light to rejoin the big club, it'll be up to Los Angeles' front office to decide whether to bring the 27-year-old back from the IL in advance of Monday's series opener with the Guardians. Fletcher, who has been out of the Angels lineup since April 11 with a left hip strain, went hitless with a walk over eight at-bats during his first two rehab games for Salt Lake.
Apr 22 2022Fletcher (hip) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list with his strained left hip, but he'll miss at least a bit more time. Given the relatively brief length of his absence, he's unlikely to need a long rehab assignment, though the Angels have yet to specify exactly when he's expected to return.
Apr 18 2022Fletcher (hip) could be ready soon after the Angels return home Friday, though he may need a rehab assignment, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has been out for nearly a week with a strained left hip. It looks as though he could be ready for game action within the next week, but his first game action may not come at the major-league level. Andrew Velazquez has handled shortstop in his absence.
Apr 16 2022Fletcher (hip) isn't traveling with the Angels on their current road trip and does not currently have a timetable for a return, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad, Fletcher has remained in Anaheim to receive treatment on the left hip that first began to bother him near the end of spring training. The infielder was placed on the injured list April 12 and is eligible to return April 22, but it's unclear if he'll be healthy enough to play by that date. Fletcher went 1-for-13 over five games prior to the trip to the IL.
Apr 12 2022Fletcher was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher exited Monday's game against the Marlins and will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days after being diagnosis with a strain. It's unclear how long the 27-year-old will be out, but he'll be eligible to be activated for the April 22 game versus Baltimore. Tyler Wade and Jack Mayfield should see most of the action at shortstop in his absence, which could also result in more playing time at the keystone for Matt Duffy. However, Andrew Velazquez will start at shortstop Tuesday after being promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Apr 11 2022Fletcher left Monday's game against the Marlins due to left hip tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Fletcher's injury is unknown at this time, so he'll be listed as day-to-day until the team unveils more information. Tyler Wade and Jack Mayfield could see more opportunities at shortstop if Fletcher is forced to miss significant time.
Apr 9 2022Fletcher isn't starting Saturday's game against the Astros, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher went 1-for-7 with a triple and an RBI while starting in each of the first two games of the season. Tyler Wade will shift to shortstop while Matt Duffy starts at second base Saturday.
Apr 8 2022Fletcher went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder smacked his lone hit in the bottom of the eighth inning, bringing home Brandon Marsh. Fletcher is looking to bounce back from a 2021 season in which he hit .262 with a .621 OPS, both of which were career-worst figures for him.
Apr 5 2022Fletcher (hip) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Tuesday's spring game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has been held out of the lineup the past few days due to hip tightness, but he'll retake the field for Tuesday's spring finale. The 27-year-old appears fully recovered from the injury and should start at shortstop Opening Day for the Angels.
Apr 3 2022Fletcher will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Sunday due to hip tightness, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Fletcher has been forced to miss the last few days, manager Joe Maddon said that he expects the 27-year-old to be back in the lineup for Monday's spring game against the Dodgers. In spite of his absence, Fletcher is expected to be ready for Opening Day as he prepares to serve as the Angels' everyday shortstop in 2022.
Mar 29 2022Manager Joe Maddon confirmed Tuesday that Fletcher will open the season as the Angels' everyday shortstop, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher is starting at second base in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rockies and could continue to see reps at the keystone at various points during the upcoming season, but the Angels appear committed to deploying the 27-year-old primarily at the other middle-infield spot. Since Fletcher appeared in 20 games at shortstop in 2021, he should already have eligibility at the spot in most fantasy leagues in advance of the upcoming season, but if he doesn't, it likely won't be long before managers are able to keep him active at either middle-infield position. Though the dual-position eligibility improves Fletcher's fantasy outlook, Maddon's decision to appoint Shohei Ohtani as the Angels' full-time leadoff man is a negative development. Fletcher has mainly batted out of the either the No. 8 or No. 9 spot in the order this spring against both left- and right-handed pitching.
Mar 26 2022Fletcher leads the battle to be the Angels' primary shortstop this season, though he'll play some second base as well, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher primarily played second base last season but has 73 career starts at shortstop, grading out as a bit better than average at the position according to both UZR and DRS. If he's the team's main shortstop this season, that leaves a battle for second base between a number of players including Luis Rengifo, Tyler Wade, Jack Mayfield and Matt Duffy.
Sep 22 2021Fletcher is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher will head to the bench for the first time since June 18, a stretch of 81 consecutive starts. He has a .363 OPS through 18 games in September, so it's likely a good time for a reset. Kean Wong will cover the keystone in his place Wednesday.
Sep 18 2021Fletcher is batting second in the order for the third straight game Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Thursday, Fletcher had slotted into the leadoff spot for 15 straight games. However, he batted a paltry .167 with one RBI during that stretch, which is likely behind the team's decision to move him down a spot. Brandon Marsh is leading off for the Angels for a third straight contest.
Sep 4 2021Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a run and a stolen base Friday in a 3-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher opened the Angels' half of the first inning with a single, moved to second on a groundout, stole third base and subsequently scored on a Phil Gosselin base knock. He later notched another single to finish with his second straight multi-hit game. Fletcher's .292 average on the campaign is almost 30 points lower than last season's .319 mark, but he has added to his fantasy value by emerging as a legitimate stolen-base threat, racking up 14 thefts in 16 attempts to rank within the top 15 in the American League.
Sep 1 2021Fletcher went 1-for-4 with a pair of stolen bases and a run in a victory over the Yankees on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder led off the fourth inning with a single to right field and proceeded to steal both second and third base before coming home on a Jared Walsh homer. Fletcher has been running in spurts this season -- he entered Tuesday without a theft in his previous 14 games, but prior to that stretch he logged six steals across 12 contests. Overall, Fletcher has swiped 13 bags this season, equaling his cumulative total over the first three campaigns (283 games) of his career.
Aug 14 2021Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder helped generate a run in the first inning by singling, stealing second and coming around to score on a base hit by Jared Walsh. Of Fletcher's 11 steals this season, six have come in his past 12 games. His .305 average is second on the team to Mike Trout (calf), though Trout has played in only 36 games to Fletcher's 114.
Aug 7 2021Fletcher went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear what has led to Fletcher's sudden surge of activity on the basepaths, but the results have certainly been a boon to fantasy managers who roster him, as the infielder has swiped four bags in his past four games. He is now up to nine thefts on the season, surpassing his previous season high of eight set in 2019. Fletcher doesn't provide much power or run production, so his fantasy value will shoot up considerably if he can continue to add speed to a repertoire that already includes elite contact skills and a superb .308 batting average.
Aug 6 2021Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-0 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher continues to put his slow start to the season in the rearview mirror, as his season average is now up to a robust .307. After hitting .358 in July, he has started August with two multi-hit efforts in his first five contests and is batting .316 over that stretch. As a nice bonus for fantasy managers who roster him, Fletcher has picked things up on the basepaths of late, swiping three bags over his past three games. His eight thefts on the season match his career high set in 2019.
Aug 4 2021Fletcher went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and a run in Tuesday's win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher once again served as a catalyst for the offense out of the leadoff spot. He scored the Angels' first run in the third inning after singling, stealing second, reaching third on a wild pitch and dashing home on an infield single. The infielder had previously stolen a base in the first frame, and the two-theft game was his first of the campaign. Fletcher is just one steal away from tying his career-high mark of eight thefts, which he accomplished in 2019.
Jul 28 2021Fletcher went 3-for-4 with a walk Tuesday in a loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher put an end to a brief three-game skid during which we went 0-for-13. He has collected three or more hits 10 times this season, with eight of those performance coming since June 14. Fletcher is slashing .395/.414/.531 over his past 35 games.
Jul 21 2021Fletcher went 1-for-5 with a stolen base Tuesday in a loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher led off the third inning with a single and subsequently stole second base, but the Angels were unable to bring him home. The infielder recently had his 26-game hit streak snapped, but since that time he has gone 3-for-8 with a double over two games.
Jul 20 2021Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher wasted no time getting back in the hit column after Sunday's goose egg, smacking a leadoff double against Cole Irvin. The 27-year-old reached base two more times but never scored as the Angels struggled mightily with runners in scoring position despite tallying eight hits. Fletcher remains one of the hottest hitters in all of baseball. He's logged multi-hit performances in eight of his last 10 games, raising his slash line to .316/.343/.399 with 24 extra-base hits, 38 RBI, 54 runs scored, four steals and a 15:40 BB:K over 373 plate appearances.
Jul 19 2021Fletcher went 0-for-5 in Sunday's loss to Seattle, putting an end to his 26-game hitting streak. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hit streak stands as the longest in the majors this season and the second-longest in team history. Fletcher was batting .255 prior to the streak, but he now ranks ninth among qualified batters at .313.
Jul 18 2021Fletcher went 3-for-5 with three doubles and five RBI in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After batting out of the No. 9 spot for much of May and June while he was stuck in an extended slump, Fletcher's high-contact approach at the plate is finally paying dividends. The 27-year-old has now built a 26-game hitting streak, during which he's recaptured leadoff duties while slashing an incredible .454/.468/.630 with two home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs and a stolen base. His season batting average has climbed from .255 all the way up to .318 during the hot streak.
Jul 17 2021Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Friday's loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Any concerns that Fletcher's scorching bat might cool off during the All-Star break were quickly laid to rest Friday when the infielder doubled to right field in his second trip to the plate. He went on to notch two more base knocks in the contest, including a ninth-inning single that plated a run. Fletcher was batting a pedestrian .255 on June 12; since then, he has collected at least one hit in 25 straight games, pushing his season average to .314 -- sixth-best in the American League.
Jul 12 2021Fletcher went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and four RBI in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher got the Angels on the board with a game-tying solo home run off Hector Santiago in the third inning but that was just the beginning of his day. He later added a two-run single in the fifth and then drove in another run in the seventh to put the Angels out front 4-1. The 27-year-old has now notched a hit in 24 straight games dating back to June 13 with Sunday's performance being the cream of the crop. He'll head into the All-Star break slashing .309/.336/.381 with 19 extra-base hits, 32 RBI, 52 runs scored, four steals and a 14:37 BB:K over 354 plate appearances.
Jul 11 2021Fletcher went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels managed only three hits against Seattle in the contest, and one of the base knocks was a fourth-inning single by Fletcher. The one-bagger extended his career-best hitting streak to 23 games. Over the course of the streak, Fletcher is batting .419 and has increased his season average 47 points to .302.
Jul 10 2021Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Mariners on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher didn't waste any time making sure his torrid streak would continue another day, as he led off the contest with a solo shot to left field. He went on to collect two more base knocks, making four straight games in which he has collected multiple hits. Fletcher's current 22-game overall hitting streak is the longest in the majors this season and the longest by an Angel since Garret Anderson's 23-game streak in 2008, per MLB Stats. Over the course of his streak, Fletcher is batting .427 with 17 runs and 11 RBI.
Jul 7 2021Fletcher went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old infielder extended his hitting streak to 20 games in impressive fashion. Fletcher is batting .412 (33-for-80) over the course of the streak, pushing his slash line on the year to .295/.324/.352, but he has only four steals in 80 games and is still looking for his first homer.
Jul 5 2021Fletcher went went 1-for-4 with a double and a run in Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher wasted little time ensuring that his hitting streak -- the longest in the American League this season -- would go on another day, belting a double to left field to lead off the Angels' half of the first inning. He subsequently came around to score the game's first run on Jared Walsh's double. Over the streak, Fletcher is slashing .380/.405/.479 with seven doubles, eight RBI, 14 runs and a stolen base.
Jul 1 2021Fletcher went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in an 11-8 win over the Yankees on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shohei Ohtani was plugged into the leadoff spot on the day he also started on the mound, so Fletcher was pushed to the fifth spot in the lineup. That didn't break his rhythm at the plate, as Fletcher's ninth-inning single extended his hit streak to 15 games. He subsequently stole second base and came around to score as part of a seven-run frame. Fletcher finished June with a .344/.378/.419 slash line, seven doubles and 17 runs.
Jun 28 2021Fletcher went 2-for-5 and scored a run while batting leadoff in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Sunday, Fletcher had slotted into the nine spot in the lineup in each game he played since May 15. Manager Joe Maddon decided to move him back up to the leadoff spot in the wake of Justin Upton's (back) recent move to the injured list and Fletcher's recent hot stretch. With his two hits Sunday, the versatile Fletcher extended his current hit streak to 12 games, during which he is batting .488 (21-for-43) with five doubles, nine runs and seven RBI. The torrid stretch has pushed his average up to .291 on the season, and Fletcher could stick in the leadoff spot as long as he continues hitting.
Jun 19 2021Fletcher went 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old knocked in a run with a sacrifice bunt in the sixth inning, and he added an RBI double in the eighth. Fletcher is on a six-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 12-for-21 (.571) with seven RBI, five runs scored and three doubles. The contact-hitting infielder has posted a .281/.312/.328 slash line with no home runs, 24 RBI, 38 runs scored and three stolen bases across 275 plate appearances overall. Given his recent surge, Fletcher has responded well to batting at the bottom of the order, although that gives him fewer chances to make an impact for fantasy managers.
Jun 18 2021Fletcher is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher will get his first day off since late May. Luis Rengifo will man the keystone and bat ninth Friday.
Jun 14 2021Fletcher went 4-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Monday's 8-5 loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher collected four of the Angels' 14 hits in Monday's loss, including an RBI single in the seventh inning. It was his second straight multi-hit game and fourth in the last nine games. The 5-foot-9 utilityman improved his OPS to .619 with 20 RBI this season.
Jun 13 2021Fletcher will bat ninth and start at second base in Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with the Angels needing the pitcher to hit for the three-game weekend series in Arizona, Fletcher continues to serve as the team's No. 9 hitter. He's filled that spot in the batting order for every game dating back to May 19, and manager Joe Maddon has shown no inclination to push Fletcher up in the lineup. Fletcher is hitting a credible .267 over that 23-game stretch, but a .321 on-base percentage to go with only four extra-base hits (three doubles, one triple) have muted the impact of his solid batting average.
May 30 2021Fletcher went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-2 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher knocked a two-run double in the second inning before coming around to score on a Phil Gosselin single. It was the 26-year-old's first game with multiple extra-base hits this season and he raised his OPS to .602. He's scored 27 runs and driven in 16.
May 24 2021Fletcher went 1-for-2 with a single, two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher got on base in three of his four plate appearances, as he raised his slash line to .254/.281/.288 with 24 runs scored, 13 RBI, two runs scored and a 7:22 BB:K. The 27-year-old is walking a career-low 3.8 percent of the time and is striking out a career-high 11.8 percent of the time in what has been a down year so far for him at the plate in comparison to his numbers since he entered the league in 2018.
May 19 2021Fletcher (groin) is playing second base and batting ninth in Wednesday's game against the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has been out of action since May 15 with a groin issue. The brief absence may have come at a good time for Fletcher, who was 0-for-17 in his last four games before suffering the injury.
May 18 2021Fletcher (groin) is not in the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher will be sidelined for the third straight game Tuesday after initially playing through the groin issue last week. The team previously indicated a trip to the injured list wasn't expected, though it's unclear if that assessment has changed. Phil Gosselin will start at the keystone Tuesday in his absence.
May 17 2021Fletcher (groin) remains on the bench Monday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher dealt with the groin issue throughout last week but played through it for several games before sitting Sunday's game out. Playing through the injury didn't seem to be working, as he's gone hitless in four straight games. The Angels do believe he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. He'll remain on the bench Monday with Phil Gosselin getting the nod at second base.
May 16 2021Fletcher will not be in the lineup Sunday as a result of a groin injury, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the same groin issue that Fletcher came down with in Houston earlier this week. He has been trying to play through it, but Fletcher is 0-for-his-last-17. Jose Rojas will lead off in the finale in Boston, followed in the order by Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
May 15 2021Fletcher is starting at second base and hitting ninth Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher's shift down in the order is notable, as he had hit exclusively atop the order to this point in the season. He's struggled to a.256/.278/.282 line through 164 plate appearances this season, and Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register recently reported that Fletcher has been playing through a hip injury for the past few days.
May 12 2021Fletcher isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher will get a breather after he went 0-for-9 with two strikeouts in the last two games. Jose Rojas will start at second base while Phil Gosselin takes over at the hot corner.
May 10 2021Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hits were hard to come by for both teams in the contest, and Fletcher accounted for two of the Angels' six base knocks with a pair of singles. He scored a run in the third inning and stole his second base of the campaign in the eighth. During his current five-game hitting streak, Fletcher is batting .370 (10-for-27) to boost his overall season average to .280.
May 8 2021Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and three RBI in Friday's 9-2 victory over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman rapped a two-run single in the second inning and plated another run with a double in the sixth. The three-hit game was Fletcher's second of the campaign and extended his on-base streak to 12 contests. He is slashing .276/.300/.306 overall this season.
Apr 27 2021Fletcher went 2-for-5 with a double and a strike out in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher led off the game with a double and singled in the seventh but the Angels big bats were unable to bring him home. The middle-infielder's slash line now sits at .265/.284/.570.
Apr 23 2021Fletcher went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher crossed home in the fifth inning on a Jared Walsh single to make it a 2-0 game. He later drove in a run and scored in the 10th before Houston came back to win in the bottom of the frame. The 5-foot-9 infielder has seven multi-hit games this season including four over the last six games.
Apr 8 2021Fletcher went 2-for-6 with three RBI in in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year old knocked in a pair of go-ahead runs on a single in extra innings. Fletcher looks to pick up on where he left off the past couple of seasons and can prove to be a reliable leadoff hitter for an explosive Angels offense, as he slashed .319/.376/.425 in 2020.
Mar 15 2021Fletcher will function as the Angels' everyday second baseman this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher bounced around often during his first three big-league seasons, logging frequent time at second base as well as shortstop, third base and the outfield. He played more games (27) at shortstop last season than his 15 games at second base, due largely to Andrelton Simmons' injury woes. However, the Angels traded for a new starting shortstop in Jose Iglesias in the offseason, allowing Fletcher to settle in at second base. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see him log time at other positions when needed.
Sep 27 2020Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher is one of the most consistent hitters in the Angels lineup and enters the final day of the regular season on a three-game hitting streak while posting multi-hit efforts in four of his last five contests. The versatile infielder is hitting .356 with a .821 OPS in 13 games this month.
Sep 24 2020Fletcher went 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Thursday's win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three-hit effort was Fletcher's third in his last nine games. Over that stretch, he is hitting .385 with six runs and three RBI. Overall, he ranks fifth in the American League with a .316 average this season.
Sep 18 2020Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double and a run in Thursday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It hasn't taken long for Fletcher to get back into a rhythm after a stint on the injured list sidelined him for the first part of September. The 26-year-old went 1-for-10 in his first two games back but has notched a pair of three-hit games in his subsequent three starts. That has pushed his average up to .314, seventh best in the American League.
Sep 16 2020Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI in a loss to Arizona on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher had gone an uncharacteristic 1-for-10 in his first two games after returning from an ankle injury, but he looked more like his usual self with Tuesday's three-hit effort. The performance was Fletcher's sixth this season with at least three hits, five of which have come over his last 13 games. The 26-year-old is slashing .308/.371/.428 with an impressive 11.2 percent strikeout rate over 178 plate appearances this season.
Sep 12 2020Fletcher went 0-for-6 in Saturday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher was activated from the injured list prior to the contest and immediately slotted back into his usual leadoff role. The utilityman showed some rust, however, going hitless in six at-bats. Despite the fruitless performance, Fletcher is still hitting an even .300 on the season.
Sep 11 2020Fletcher (ankle) is hopeful that he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was hope that Fletcher could return from the injured list Thursday, but he needed some additional time to recover. However, he said Friday that his ankle is feeling better. The should resume his duties as a utility player for the Angels once he's officially activated.
Sep 10 2020Fletcher (ankle) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was some thought that he could return from the injured list when first eligible, but that will seemingly not be the case. Fletcher has been progressing well, so hopefully he can make it back for this weekend's series in Coors Field.
Sep 8 2020Fletcher (ankle) is progressing well and could come off the injured list when first eligible Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While a Thursday return for Fletcher is not definite, the utilityman appears to be nearly recovered from the left ankle sprain that necessitated a trip to the 10-day IL. "He's doing well," manager Joe Maddon said. "I always hate to give you guys a finish line until I'm sure, but he's progressing well, walking around, I have not heard anything negative from training staff." Fletcher's return would give the Angels' offense a boost given his .313/.377/.438 slash line through 162 plate appearances this season.
Sep 3 2020Fletcher (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 31. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher was set to miss his third consecutive game Thursday, and he'll get more time to fully recover from his left ankle sprain. Manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that Fletcher's ankle is still sore. It's unclear how much time he'll miss due to the injury. Luis Rengifo and Franklin Barreto could see increased playing time in his absence.
Sep 2 2020Fletcher (ankle) isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though the Angels had an off day Tuesday, Fletcher will miss a second consecutive game after spraining his ankle Sunday. Luis Rengifo will serve as the second baseman Wednesday.
Aug 31 2020Fletcher (ankle) isn't available for Monday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher sprained his ankle early in Sunday's contest and will miss his first game of 2020 as a result of the injury. The Angels have an off day Tuesday, and manager Joe Maddon was optimistic that Fletcher would be able to return for Wednesday's contest.
Aug 30 2020Fletcher suffered an ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher exited Sunday's game to begin the fifth inning after tweaking his ankle earlier in the game. Manager Joe Maddon said after the game that he's day-to-day with a sprained ankle. It's encouraging that Fletcher was able to briefly stay in the game after suffering the injury, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to take the field for Monday's series finale.
Aug 26 2020Fletcher went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher hit leadoff in the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-3, but he dropped to third in the order for the nightcap and produced his third three-hit effort in his last six games. Over that stretch, Fletcher has collected 11 hits in 27 at-bats (.407) while scoring six times and recording four RBI.
Aug 24 2020Fletcher went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and a run scored in Monday's 11-4 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher plated Andrelton Simmons with an infield single in the third inning. In the fifth, Fletcher got aboard with another single and scored on Anthony Rendon's single. In his last six games, Fletcher has recorded four multi-hit efforts. He's produced 10 multi-hit games in 30 contests this year. He's slashing .317/.380/.460 with three homers, two stolen bases, 11 RBI and 20 runs scored.
Aug 22 2020Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double and a run in a 5-3 loss to the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher scored the Angels' first run of the game in the fifth inning, beginning the frame with a double and coming around to score on a single by Anthony Rendon. The multi-hit effort was the eighth of the season for Fletcher, who is slashing .313/.373/.464 with three homers and nine RBI. He is tied for the team lead with 17 runs scored.
Aug 20 2020Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's game against San Francisco, but he got right back to it Wednesday and continued what has been a very consistent stretch. He has hit safely in all but one of the Angels' last 18 games, posting a .345 on-base percentage during that stretch, and he's also produced three multi-hit efforts in the Angels' last five games. He doesn't have raw power, but he's tapped into more game power this year and should remain valuable if he keeps getting on base at a strong clip as he has done this year.
Aug 11 2020Fletcher went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a victory over Oakland on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher plated the Angels' final run of the game by poking a ball over the left-field wall in the sixth inning. The 26-year-old has three homers on the season -- half as many as he hit in 653 plate appearances in 2019.
Aug 6 2020Fletcher went 1-for-4 with a home run in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher took Marco Gonzales deep in the sixth inning for his second long ball of the season, and he has now homered in back-to-back games. He has also hit safely in each of his last five appearances, slashing .316/.417/.684 with a 1.101 OPS, five RBI and six runs scored in that span.
Aug 5 2020Fletcher went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over Seattle on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Angels staked to a two-run lead in the seventh inning, Fletcher went deep to left field with a runner on base to provide a pair of insurance runs. The long ball was the first of the season for Fletcher, who is slashing a healthy .357/.442/.500 with seven runs and seven RBI through 11 games.
Aug 3 2020Fletcher went 1-for-5 with a walk, stolen base and run scored in Sunday's 11-inning loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher finished the three-game series against Houston with four hits and four walks in 15 plate appearances. That kind of production has been par for the course for Fletcher so far in 2020 -- he has hit safely in all but two contests and carries a .368/.458/.447 slash line through 10 games. He also has two stolen bases after swiping eight bags in 154 contests last season.
Jul 31 2020Fletcher went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, an RBI double and two walks in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher's ability to get on base continued in full force Friday. He would score on Anthony Rendon's third-inning single as well as a homer and a triple from Brian Goodwin in the fourth and eighth innings, respectively. Through eight games, Fletcher is slashing .400/.486/.500 with five runs scored and four RBI.
Jul 29 2020Fletcher went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks in Tuesday's win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Fletcher doesn't produce much in the power department, he has quickly established a reputation as one of the game's best contact hitters. That skill has led to plenty of base hits at the start of the campaign; through five games, Fletcher is hitting a robust .556 (10-for-18). Over his last three contests, the 26-year-old has collected eight hits and three walks in 14 plate appearances.
Jul 26 2020Fletcher went 4-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four of Fletcher's hits were singles. His run came on a Mike Trout homer in the third inning. Fletcher also picked up his first steal of the year in the fifth. The 26-year-old has gone 6-for-11 with a walk in three games so far. He's not likely to produce in power or speed -- Fletcher had just six homers and eight stolen bases across 154 games in 2019 -- but hitting in front of Trout on a consistent basis will elevate his run total.
Jul 25 2020Fletcher went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a walk during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher made the most of the only hit he notched Saturday, delivering a two-run RBI double that scored Max Stassi and Andrelton Simmons. Fletcher has reached base safely in his first two games as the Angels' leadoff hitter in 2020.
Mar 18 2020Fletcher is expected to play "just about any position except first base and catcher" this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher played all or part of at least 20 games at four different positions last season, often making in-game defensive position switches. He logged the most time at third base and second base, though his playing time at those spots is likely to be cut down dramatically this season with the signing of Anthony Rendon and the return to health of Tommy La Stella. While Fletcher did not see time in center field in 2019, he played the position for the first time in spring training and could make some appearances there in 2020 if needed. Per Bollinger, Angels manager Joe Maddon views Fletcher as "a Ben Zobrist-type player who can play in both the infield and outfield without any issues." That should enable Maddon to get Fletcher's bat -- and elite contact skills --into the lineup on a near-everyday basis.
Mar 9 2020Fletcher played center field "for the first time in his life" Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher has been getting reps in the outfield with the hope that expanding his defensive versatility will better allow the Angels to get his bat into the lineup. Fletcher ranked among the baseball's best contact hitters last season, but the acquisition of Anthony Rendon and return of Tommy La Stella figure to significantly cut down the playing time he sees as an infielder in 2020.
Feb 16 2020Fletcher could experience increased playing time in right field this season according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Angels' offseason addition of Anthony Rendon and the return of Tommy La Stella, it is likely that Fletcher will be required to play the outfield more often. "The challenge is that I like Fletcher on the field as much as possible. The fact that David is versatile to play different positions is going to matter," said manager Joe Maddon. Right fielder Brian Goodwin hits left-handed but has reverse splits, with a significantly higher career OPS against southpaws compared to righties, so it's possible Fletcher begins the year in a platoon role alongside Goodwin. The 25-year-old will look to build upon a productive .290/.350/.384 slashline with 83 runs scored in 653 plate appearances in 2019.
Sep 25 2019Fletcher went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a win over Oakland on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher's trio of singles accounted for his third three-hit performance in his last six games. The Angels' leadoff man is finishing his second season in emphatic fashion, batting .341 (28-for-82) while scoring 12 runs over 20 games in September.
Sep 22 2019Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-8 in the prior two games, Fletcher bounced back with his ninth multi-hit performance in 18 games this month. The 25-year-old is slashing .329/.388/.370 in September, although Saturday's solo shot was his first extra-base hit of the bunch, as he caps off a solid first full season in the majors.
Sep 19 2019Fletcher went 3-for-5 and scored a run in Wednesday's victory over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fletcher picked up a trio of singles to register his third multi-hit game in September. The 25-year-old continues to reach base at a steady clip as he has posted a .418 OBP this month and ranks 23rd in the American League with a .353 OBP for the season. He also holds the second-lowest strikeout rate in baseball at 9.2 percent.
Aug 22 2019Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Rangers.
Aug 16 2019Fletcher went 2-for-5 with a triple and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox.
Aug 14 2019Fletcher went 4-for-4 with a double and a walk while scoring three times in a loss to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Aug 12 2019Fletcher is not in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.
Aug 3 2019Fletcher will lead off and play shortstop Saturday against the Indians.
Jul 27 2019Fletcher went 4-for-5 with three RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles.
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Jul 20 2019Fletcher went 2-for-5 with the go-ahead RBI single, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Fletcher will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Sunday against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 8 2019Fletcher went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk and two runs Sunday in the Angels' 11-10 loss to the Astros in 10 innings.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Fletcher went 1-for-4 with a double, two walks and three runs Tuesday in the Angels' 9-4 win over the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Fletcher is not in the lineup<\/a> Thursday against the Athletics.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 24 2019Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and two RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Fletcher went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer off Charlie Morton in a 5-3 win over the Rays on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer off Charlie Morton as the Angels defeated the Rays 5-3 Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Fletcher (shoulder) is leading off<\/a> and starting at third base Friday at Tampa Bay.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Fletcher (shoulder) is leading off<\/a> and starting at shortstop Friday at Tampa Bay.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Fletcher was scratched<\/a> from Thursday's lineup due to left shoulder soreness.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Fletcher (shoulder) is starting<\/a> at shortstop and hitting leadoff Thursday against the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Fletcher (shoulder) came off the bench to serve as a defensive replacement at third base in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Fletcher is not in the lineup<\/a> for Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Fletcher (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to a sore left shoulder, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Fletcher is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019Fletcher went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Athletics.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Fletcher contributed to a victory over Texas on Sunday by going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Fletcher went 3-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Fletcher will start in left field and bat seventh Wednesday against the Twins, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Fletcher will start in left field and man the leadoff spot<\/a> Thursday against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2018Fletcher went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI to help the Angels to a 14-5 romp over Houston on Friday.It was the second straight multi-hit game for the 24-year-old, who managed to play a part in four of the Angels' 14 runs on the day hitting out of the nine spot in the order. He's hitting .273 over his 88 at-bats this season, but he hasn't provided enough power between his one home run and .364 slugging percentage to have made much of a fantasy impact in his brief time at the big-league level so far.
Jul 22 2018Fletcher batted ninth and went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 7-0 loss to Houston.Fletcher got the start against a righty due to Albert Pujols' (knee) absence from the lineup, with Luis Valbuena sliding over to cover first base. Fletcher was situated on the short-side of a platoon at the hot corner prior to Pujols' placement on the disabled list, and he figures to resume that role once the veteran first baseman is activated, which could be as soon as Monday.
Jul 12 2018Fletcher went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against the Mariners.Fletcher took James Paxton's second pitch of the game deep for his first career home run. His playing time has been cut with the return of Shohei Ohtani, as he now only gets regular playing time on the short side of a platoon at third base. He has flashed limited power through 66 at-bats this season, and with his playing time now lagging, his fantasy value is limited to the deepest of leagues.
Jul 11 2018Fletcher didn't start Tuesday's contest, going 0-for-1 off the bench in a 9-3 win over the Mariners.Shohei Ohtani's return from the disabled list as a hitter has created a platoon at third between Luis Valbuena and Fletcher. The rookie has been relegated to pinch-hitting duties in three of of the Angels' last four contests, with his only start coming against a southpaw. Fletcher is slashing .276/.323/.345 in 62 plate appearances, but his fantasy value takes a huge hit on the short side of a platoon.
Jul 7 2018Fletcher will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.Fletcher had been working into a fairly regular role, starting seven straight games heading into Friday's contest but will now sit in favor of Luis Valbuena for the second straight game. Fletcher has a .294/.345/.373 line in 19 games this season.
Jul 6 2018Fletcher is out of Friday's lineup against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.He had started the last seven games, hitting .269/.321/.346 with zero home runs and zero stolen bases over that stretch. Luis Valbuena will start at third base, hitting seventh.
Jul 4 2018Fletcher led off and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Mariners.Fletcher has recently taken over as the Halos' primary option at the hot corner, starting six of the club's last seven contests. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani's (elbow) return from the disabled list could complicate that situation, effectively pushing Albert Pujols back to first base and creating a possible platoon at third between Luis Valbuena and Fletcher. The rookie has performed adequately through his first 44 games (.317/.364/.390), so there is a chance that he has done enough to avoid falling on the short side of a platoon. The Angels are scheduled to take on three right-handed starters over their next four games, which will provide a clearer picture regarding Fletcher's role moving forward.
Jul 1 2018Fletcher will start at third base and bat ninth Sunday against the Orioles.Following his mid-June promotion, Fletcher looked to be in store for a short-side platoon role at third base with Luis Valbuena, but the rookie has since emerged as the primary option at the position. After going 8-for-27 (.296 average) through the first 12 games of his big-league career, Fletcher will earn his third consecutive start against a right-handed pitcher while Valbuena rides the pine. With Fletcher acquitting himself well in the first two games of the series with three hits and three RBI in seven at-bats and Valbuena finishing June with a .163 average, it appears the 24-year-old could have a decent amount of leash in a full-time role as the Angels look to replace Zack Cozart (shoulder), who has been ruled out for the season.
Jun 30 2018Fletcher went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Orioles.Getting the start at third base and hitting ninth, Fletcher pushed his slash line to .324/.378/.412 through his first 37 big-league plate appearances. With Zack Cozart (shoulder) done for the year, Fletcher will split time at the hot corner with Luis Valbuena and potentially Kaleb Cowart for now, but given his .953 OPS for Triple-A Salt Lake in 58 games this year, the 24-year-old might be able to wrest away a majority of the starts if he continues to string together hits.
Jun 18 2018Fletcher came off the bench Sunday, going 0-for-1 in a 6-5 loss to the Athletics.After his three-hit debut Wednesday, Fletcher has started just one of the Halos' last three contests. He appears to have settled on the short side of a platoon with Jose Miguel Fernandez, with Luis Valbuena getting the start at either first or third base depending on whether the opposing starter is a righty or a lefty. This situation isn't ideal for Fletcher's fantasy value, and he will likely see his role diminish further when Zack Cozart (hamstring) returns from what should be a brief disabled list stint.
Jun 14 2018Fletcher started at third base and went 3-for-4 with a triple and a pair of RBI in Wednesday's loss to Seattle.It was quite the debut for the 24-year-old infielder, who made a heads-up defensive play to preserve a run in the seventh inning in addition to his contributions at the plate. Fletcher earned his promotion to the majors after slashing .350/.394/.559 with six homers and seven steals in 58 games with Triple-A Salt Lake this season, a drastic improvement from the .254/.285/.322 line he produced in 47 games at the same level last year. The Angels are dealing with several injuries to key contributors in their lineup, so the rookie may have earned a regular role with the club in the interim.
Jun 12 2018Fletcher had his contract selected by the Angels on Tuesday.Fletcher -- who is slashing .350/.394/.559 with Triple-A Salt Lake this season -- will join the Angels on Tuesday with fellow infielders Andrelton Simmons (ankle) and Jefry Marte (wrist) both sidelined with injuries. The 24-year-old will likely operate in a reserve capacity with the big-league club.
Jun 11 2018Fletcher is hitting .353/.398/.566 with six home runs, seven stolen bases and a 16:21 BB:K across 270 plate appearances for Triple-A Salt Lake this season.Throughout all of his stops in the minors prior to this season, Fletcher has always displayed impressive contact skills along with a modicum of speed, but his lack of slugging production was expected to damage his chances of emerging as a big-league regular. The 24-year-old has seemingly altered his long-term outlook for the better in his repeat season at Triple-A, as he has maintained his high contact rate while tapping into more power than anticipated. Fletcher has already racked up minors-best 36 extra-base hits on the campaign, putting him well on track to top his total from the previous two years combined (47). Though the Angels currently have a void in the middle infield with Andrelton Simmons (ankle) on the 10-day disabled list, Fletcher's lack of a 40-man roster spot likely hurts his chances of a promotion in the near future, even though his performance at Salt Lake has warranted one.
Jul 15 2017Fletcher was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.Fletcher spent 84 games at the Double-A level over the past two seasons, and was hitting .276/.341/.354 with one home run and 22 RBI this year at the time of his promotion. The second baseman is one of the top 20 prospects in the Los Angeles system, and has displayed the ability to hit at each stage of his professional career thus far. Although he's not a power hitter by any means, Fletcher grinds out at-bats, and has dropped his strikeout rate to just 11 percent of all plate appearances this season. He has the ability to play at both infield positions, but will likely need some quality time with Salt Lake before gaining an opportunity in the big leagues.