Matt Thaiss
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Jun 28 2025Thaiss went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI on Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss remains the backup to Danny Jansen behind the plate for the Rays, though Saturday marked his fourth start in the last eight games. He delivered a two-RBI triple in the seventh inning to record his third multi-RBI performance of the campaign and second in his last four starts.
Jun 21 2025Thaiss went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and four RBI in Friday's 14-8 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss gave the Rays a four-run lead in the first inning with a two-run double before driving in two more runs on separate RBI singles in the sixth and eighth. It was Thaiss's fifth multi-hit game and second multi-RBI contest this season. Since being acquired by the Rays in late May, he has gone 9-for-28 (.321) with four runs scored, five walks and five RBI.
Jun 18 2025Thaiss is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-2 while playing six innings behind the plate in Tuesday's 5-1 loss, Thaiss will retreat to the bench Wednesday while Danny Jansen gets the nod behind the plate. Since being acquired from the White Sox and activated May 28, Thaiss has started in seven of the Rays' ensuing 20 games and has batted .250 with no extra-base hits.
May 27 2025Thaiss was traded from the White Sox to the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for Dru Baker. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times speculates that Ben Rortvedt's roster spot will be in jeopardy when Thaiss joins the team, so the latter appears set to take over as Danny Jansen's backup. The lefty-hitting Thaiss slashed .212/.382/.294 with one home run, one steal and more walks (23) than strikeouts (21) in 110 plate appearances with the White Sox.
May 8 2025Thaiss is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Edgar Quero is viewed as the team's top backstop, the White Sox's willingness to deploy him as a designated hitter has allowed Thaiss to see more work than the typical No. 2 catcher. The left-handed-hitting Thaiss had started each of the last three games, but he'll be excluded from the lineup Thursday while the Royals send southpaw Kris Bubic to the hill.
May 1 2025Thaiss is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Edgar Quero is behind the dish and Andrew Benintendi is occupying the designated-hitter spot in Thursday's series finale, so the White Sox won't have room in the lineup for Thaiss. After serving as the White Sox's primary catcher for most of the season, Thaiss has faded into more of a part-time role since Quero was called up from Triple-A Charlotte on April 17. Thaiss has started in six of Chicago's 14 games following Quero's promotion.
Apr 20 2025Thaiss went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss has alternated starts behind the plate with Edgar Quero since the latter was promoted to the majors Thursday. Thaiss hasn't had much success at the plate, with Sunday's homer being his first of the season and only his third total extra-base hit across 45 plate appearances. He may lose additional playing time once Quero gets more comfortable at the big-league level, further limiting Thaiss's fantasy appeal.
Apr 17 2025Thaiss is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss emerged as the White Sox's No. 1 backstop early on this season, but he'll be on the bench for the second straight day Thursday and now looks poised to move into a backup role with Chicago promoting catching prospect Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte. Even while seeing the bulk of the work behind the plate through Chicago's first 17 games of the season, Thaiss didn't make much of a fantasy impact, batting .241 with few counting statistics (zero home runs, zero steals, three runs, three RBI).
Apr 16 2025Thaiss is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will receive a breather after he started behind the plate in Chicago's last two games while going 2-for-7 with an RBI. Omar Narvaez will step in as the White Sox's starting catcher Wednesday.
Apr 13 2025Thaiss went 1-for-3 with an RBI on Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss sat in the first two games of the series, with Omar Narvaez instead behind the dish. He accounted for the White Sox's only run Sunday with an RBI single in the eighth inning and has now reached base in each of his last four starts. Thaiss has only two extra-base hits this season, though he has maintained a 7:8 K:BB through 34 plate appearances
Apr 12 2025Thaiss isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will step aside Saturday to allow Omar Narvaez to get a second consecutive start behind the dish following Narvaez's three-RBI performance Friday. Thaiss owns a .737 OPS through 10 games this season and still figures to be Chicago's primary backstop.
Apr 9 2025Thaiss is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Thaiss will check out of the lineup while the Guardians send southpaw Logan Allen to the mound Wednesday. Korey Lee will handle the catching duties for the White Sox.
Apr 5 2025Thaiss isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 3-for-13 with an RBI and two run scored through his first six games of the season. Korey Lee will catch for Davis Martin instead and bat eighth.
Mar 30 2025Thaiss went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI in Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss started his second straight game behind the plate and appears to have overtaken Korey Lee as the White Sox's preferred option. He tallied his first hit of the season in the first inning to drive in Luis Robert Jr. Thaiss has reached base five times across seven plate appearances in his two starts.
Mar 24 2025The White Sox informed Thaiss on Monday that he'll be included on the Opening Day roster, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will likely open the season as the No. 2 catcher behind incumbent Korey Lee after posting an .892 OPS across 12 Cactus League games. Thaiss and Lee may not be ticketed for season-long stays on the active roster, however, as catching prospects Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero will open the campaign at Triple-A Charlotte but should be ready to make their MLB debuts at some point later in 2025.
Mar 13 2025Thaiss is projected to be on the White Sox's Opening Day roster by Scott Merkin of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss joined the White Sox this offseason and has had a decent spring, collecting six hits across 19 at-bats while striking out only three times. While much of Chicago's roster lacks standout talent, catcher is the exception with the pair of Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero --both promising prospects -- knocking on the door of the majors. That could ultimately cost Thaiss playing time later in the season, but he appears to still have a decent shot to make the Opening Day roster.
Dec 17 2024The Cubs traded Thaiss to the White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for cash, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs acquired Thaiss from the Angels in November, but after signing Carson Kelly to a two-year deal, the former became expendable and will now compete for playing time with the Sox. Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with 16 RBI in 186 plate appearances last season, and his main competition during spring training figures to be Korey Lee and prospect Edgar Quero.
Nov 22 2024Thaiss signed a one-year deal with the Cubs on Friday to avoid arbitration, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Angels designated Thaiss for assignment Nov. 14, he was traded to the Cubs on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. Unless the Cubs make another move in the offseason, Thaiss is projected to serve as the backup catcher to Miguel Amaya. Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with two home runs and 16 RBI over 186 plate appearances during the 2024 regular season with the Angels.
Nov 20 2024The Cubs acquired Thaiss from the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for cash consideration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss was designated for assignment last week and has now found a new home. The Cubs are looking for catching help this offseason, although Thaiss wouldn't necessarily be an upgrade over Miguel Amaya. As things stand right now, he and Amaya could share starts at the position.
Nov 14 2024The Angels designated Thaiss for assignment Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with 16 RBI across 186 plate appearances last year while serving as the primary backup to Logan O'Hoppe -- a role the newly signed Travis d'Arnaud is expected to fill. Thaiss may draw interest from other teams in need of depth at catcher, though no landing spot is likely to result in a starting job for the 29-year-old backstop.
Sep 28 2024Thaiss is absent from Saturday's lineup against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Thaiss will retreat to the dugout Saturday due to the Rangers sending southpaw Andrew Heaney to the mound. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
Sep 18 2024Thaiss will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday in place of the resting Logan O'Hoppe, as the Angels and White Sox wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. The 29-year-old Thaiss will be entering the lineup in the midst of a cold spell, as he's gone hitless in 30 at-bats over his last 11 contests.
Aug 15 2024Thaiss went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss produced one of just two extra-base hits for Los Angeles in the defeat, smacking a solo shot to center field in the fifth inning. The backstop was in the lineup for the third time in five days -- twice he's worked behind the plate, and once he was the DH -- as his playing time has been slightly ticking up. Thaiss has earned the increased at-bats by slashing .342/.435/.474 with seven RBI, four runs, a 7:9 BB:K and three stolen bases over 12 contests since the beginning of July.
Aug 12 2024Thaiss went 2-for-2 with three walks and a stolen base in a 6-4 win over Washington on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss got the start behind the plate with Logan O'Hoppe getting a rest day. The former made the most of the opportunity, setting a season high with three walks and notching his sixth multi-hit game of the campaign. O'Hoppe is firmly entrenched as the Angels' primary catcher, but Thaiss has been hitting well since the start of July despite limited playing time, slashing .333/.439/.394 with six RBI, three stolen bases and a 7:8 BB:K over 10 games. The strong stretch could see him get more at-bats at DH, as he did Saturday against the Nationals.
Jul 30 2024Thaiss went 3-for-5 with a double, five RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss had a two-run double in the third inning, a two-run single in the fourth and an RBI single in the eighth. He also logged his first two steals of the campaign. Prior to Tuesday, Thaiss hadn't done much of anything well -- he entered the contests with just seven RBI all year. He's slashing .253/.347/.373 with one home run, 12 RBI, eight runs scored, seven doubles and two steals through 95 plate appearances. He's played roughly once a week in July, so Logan O'Hoppe figures to remain in a starting role behind the dish.
Jul 24 2024Thaiss will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will step in behind the plate for the series finale while top backstop Logan O'Hoppe rests for the day game after catching all nine innings of Tuesday's 5-1 win. Expect Thaiss' opportunities to remain fairly limited moving forward while O'Hoppe continues to handle one of the heavier workloads among all catchers.
Jun 26 2024Thaiss will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With top backstop Logan O'Hoppe getting a rare day off, Thaiss will start for just the fifth time in June. Thaiss' playing time will likely remain fairly limited throughout the season if O'Hoppe is able to stay healthy.
May 27 2024Thaiss went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss made the most of just his second start behind the plate over the past week, walloping a 446-foot two-run shot in the fifth inning for his first homer of the campaign. The veteran is firmly behind 24-year-old backstop Logan O'Hoppe on the catching depth chart -- Thaiss has only 46 plate appearances on the season to O'Hoppe's 172. When he has played, Thaiss has mostly struggled, slashing .200/.304/.350 with a 32.6 percent strikeout rate.
Apr 3 2024Thaiss is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with the Angels playing a day game after a night game, No. 1 catcher Logan O'Hoppe will remain behind the dish for the second day in a row while Thaiss sticks on the bench. Though he was able to secure the backup catcher job coming out of spring training, Thaiss doesn't look as though he'll play much more than once or twice a week while O'Hoppe is healthy. Through the Angels' first six games, Thaiss has made only one start.
Sep 9 2023Thaiss went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss has gotten into just three games since returning from a short trip to the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. His homer Saturday was his first hit in nine at-bats since his return. The catcher has nine long balls, 31 RBI, 32 runs scored, two stolen bases and six doubles over 93 contests this year. Thaiss is likely to fill a backup role behind Logan O'Hoppe for the remainder of the year.
Sep 3 2023The Angels reinstated Thaiss (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After landing on the IL on Aug. 25 with right shoulder inflammation, Thaiss spent the minimum amount of time on the shelf and didn't require a rehab assignment prior to being activated. He'll be one of three catchers on the Angels' 28-man roster, but even though top backstop Logan O'Hoppe is getting the day off for Sunday's series finale in Oakland, Thaiss won't receive the starting nod behind the plate. Instead, Chad Wallach will catch for Angels starter Tyler Anderson.
Aug 29 2023Thaiss underwent further testing on his injured right shoulder which came back negative, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss was placed on the 10-day injured list last week with right shoulder inflammation and additional testing has ruled out structural damage. The catcher said he's most affected when throwing but is hopeful it will be a short-term absence. He's eligible for activation in early September, but there's no timetable at this point.
Aug 29 2023Thaiss underwent further testing on his injured right shoulder, which came back negative, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss was placed on the 10-day injured list last week with right shoulder inflammation and additional testing has ruled out structural damage. The catcher said he's most affected when throwing but is hopeful it will be a short-term absence. He's eligible for activation in early September, but there's no official return timetable at this point.
Aug 25 2023The Angels placed Thaiss on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 24, with right shoulder inflammation, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chad Wallach has been summoned from Triple-A Salt Lake to take over backup duties behind promising young catcher Logan O'Hoppe. Thaiss leaves behind a .223/.330/.344 season slash line across 291 plate appearances.
Aug 23 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss should be back behind the plate for the nightcap, but his time as the Halos' primary backstop appears to be over. Logan O'Hoppe has now started at catcher in four of the Angels' first five games since he returned from the 60-day injured list Friday, relegating Thaiss to a bench role.
Aug 16 2023Thaiss went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-0 win against the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss came into Wednesday having gone 0-for-10 over his previous five games and batting a meager .107 through 28 at-bats in August. He snapped the cold spell, at least temporarily, with a 450-foot solo blast to center field in the ninth inning that gave the Angels an important insurance run. Thaiss has been working as Los Angeles' primary catcher of late with Chad Wallach also struggling this month, though both backstops will likely see less playing time when Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder), who his currently rehabbing in Triple-A, returns to the lineup in the coming weeks.
Aug 15 2023Thaiss is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss is 3-for-26 through 10 games in August and will hit the bench for Tuesday's contest. Chad Wallach will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
Aug 13 2023Thaiss isn't in the Angels' lineup Sunday against Houston, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss is just 3-for-23 with a homer and two RBI since the start of August, so he'll get a day off Sunday to regroup. Chad Wallach will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth.
Aug 11 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chad Wallach will start behind the plate and bat ninth as the Angels take on right-hander Justin Verlander. Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) could soon return and claim the majority of the playing time at catcher for the stretch run.
Aug 8 2023Thaiss is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chad Wallach will start at catcher and bat ninth as the Angels take on left-handed opener Scott Alexander, who is expected to be followed by fellow southpaw Alex Wood. Thaiss, a left-handed hitter, continues to draw the large majority of his playing time versus righties.
Aug 7 2023Thaiss went 1-for-3 with a solo home run against Seattle in Sunday's extra-inning loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss hit a big solo shot in the seventh inning to tie the game 2-2, but the Mariners ended up pulling out the win in the the 10th frame. The long ball was Thaiss's first since July 18, a span of 13 games. The catcher struggled mightily during that stretch, slashing .103/.200/.103 with no extra-base hits and a 33.3 percent strikeout rate over 45 plate appearances. Thaiss has held onto the primary catcher role since Chad Wallach hasn't hit any better, but both will likely see their playing time reduced when Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) is ready to return, likely near the end of August.
Aug 2 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will take a seat for the matinee game after he was behind the plate for all eight innings of the Angels' 5-1 loss Tuesday night. Chad Wallach will catch for starting pitcher Lucas Giolito in the series finale.
Jul 31 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will give way to Chad Wallach after catching each of the Halos' last four games. Unless he makes an appearance off the bench Monday, Thaiss will wrap up a disappointing July with a .150/.297/.250 slash line to go with two home runs, five RBI, four runs and one stolen base over 20 games.
Jul 27 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chad Wallach will catch for starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani in the early game, but expect Thaiss to check back in behind the plate for the nightcap. Thaiss remains atop the depth chart at catcher, but he's endured a rough July with a .156/.291/.289 slash line and only two extra-base hits on the month.
Jul 19 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chad Wallach will handle the catching duties and hit ninth for the Angels with left-hander Carlos Rodon on the mound for New York. Thaiss has drawn only 24 plate appearances this year against southpaws, compared to 195 plate appearances against righties.
Jul 17 2023Thaiss went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss got the Angels on the board with his sixth-inning blast. The catcher has hit two of his six homers this year within his last seven games. He's at a solid .254/.367/.387 slash line with 23 RBI, 27 runs scored, two stolen bases and six doubles through 215 plate appearances. Thaiss has started at catcher in three of the Angels' four games since the All-Star break, suggesting he's more firmly in the No. 1 role over Chad Wallach than he was in June.
Jul 6 2023Thaiss went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk against the Padres in Wednesday's loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss briefly tied the game in the seventh inning with a 424-foot blast, but San Diego came back to pull out the win. Between Thaiss' previous homer June 24 against Colorado and his long ball Wednesday, he had gone just 3-for-22 with no extra-base hits. Nonetheless, he's worked his way back atop the Angels' catching depth chart due largely to the even greater struggles of Chad Wallach, who hasn't logged a hit since mid-June and has gone 0-for-26 with 15 strikeouts over his past 11 contests.
Jul 2 2023Thaiss will start at catcher and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making just two starts in an eight-game stretch from June 18 through June 27, Thaiss has now stepped in behind the dish four times over the Angels' subsequent five games. At least for the time being, Thaiss appears to have reclaimed primary catching duties from Chad Wallach.
Jun 25 2023Thaiss is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss went 3-for-6 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and three runs in Saturday's blowout victory but will return to the bench Sunday. Chad Wallach will start behind the plate for the fifth time in the Angels' past six games, though the pair are likely to continue in a timeshare going forward.
Jun 24 2023Thaiss went 3-for-6 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 25-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss came into Saturday 0-for-9 over his last four contests, and Chad Wallach had started four games in a row to capitalize on Thaiss's slump. That dry spell is over in a big way, but it's likely the Angels continue a timeshare behind the dish. Thaiss has held his own with a .277/.383/.409 slash line, four homers, 21 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base over 162 plate appearances on the year.
Jun 23 2023Thaiss is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will take a seat as the Angels face off with left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound. Chad Wallach will draw the start at catcher and bat eighth in the series opener with Colorado.
Jun 21 2023Thaiss isn't in the Angels' lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday will mark the third consecutive game Thaiss begins in the dugout as he is hitless (0-for-8) across his last three contests. Chad Wallach will start behind the dish instead and bat seventh.
Jun 20 2023Thaiss is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will take a seat as the Angels face off with southpaw Clayton Kershaw on the mound. Chad Wallach will take over behind the plate and bat seventh against the Dodgers.
Jun 18 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss went 0-for-7 with a walk and an RBI in the first two games of the series in Kansas City and will take a seat for Sunday's finale. Chad Wallach will step in behind the plate to catch for Tyler Anderson.
Jun 15 2023Thaiss isn't in the Angels' lineup Thursday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 4-for-7 with three RBI and a run scored across his last three games, Thaiss will get a breather Thursday. Instead, Chad Wallach will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.
Jun 11 2023Thaiss went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and three RBI in a 9-4 victory versus Seattle on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss singled home a run in the first inning and notched two additional RBI with a double in the third. The catcher finished with his first multi-hit game since May 29 and tallied a campaign-high three RBI. Despite the big performance Sunday, Thaiss is still batting just .200 (5-for-25) so far in June.
May 30 2023Thaiss isn't starting Tuesday against the White Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss went 3-for-5 with a homer, two runs scored and a steal during Monday's game, earning himself a day off in the process. Chad Wallach will take over as the Angels' catcher Tuesday and bat eighth.
May 29 2023Thaiss went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss belted a solo shot as part of the Angels' four-run first inning and later stole his first bag of the year. The 28-year-old was 5-for-22 over his last 10 appearances since his last multi-hit game May 16. Thaiss boosted his season slash line to .300/.379/.444 with seven extra-base hits and 16 runs scored across 103 plate appearances.
May 28 2023Thaiss is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, starting at catcher and batting seventh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News, manager Phil Nevin said Thaiss has been dealing with a minor hip issue, which may explain why the backstop was out of the lineup each of the past three games. Assuming he comes out of Sunday's contest no worse for the wear, Thaiss should see the bulk of the starts at catcher over Chad Wallach heading into the Angels' upcoming seven-game week.
May 26 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup Friday versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chad Wallach will catch and bat eighth with left-hander Jesus Luzardo set to take the mound for Miami. Thaiss is enjoying a strong season but probably will continue to sit against most southpaws.
May 23 2023Thaiss went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss has now hit safely in three straight games, going 3-for-8 with two RBI in that span. The catcher extended the Angels' lead to 2-0 with his fifth-inning solo shot Tuesday. For the season, he's slashing .291/.374/.418 with two homers, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored and four doubles through 91 plate appearances.
May 21 2023Thaiss is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will take a seat for the second time in three games with Chad Wallach starting at catcher and hitting eighth against Minnesota on Sunday.
May 19 2023Thaiss is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss has seen the overwhelming majority of playing time behind the plate lately for the Angels, but he'll get a day off against the Twins on Friday for their series opener. Chad Wallach is starting behind the plate and hitting eighth.
May 10 2023Thaiss will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he was on the bench for Tuesday's 3-1 loss, Thaiss should have a clearer path to seeing the bulk of the starts behind the plate after Chad Wallach (concussion/neck) recently joined Max Stassi (personal/hip) and Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) on the injured list. Thaiss is hitting .310 with an .829 OPS over 50 plate appearances on the season and could be worth a look in leagues that start two catchers where he may still be available on the waiver wire.
May 7 2023Thaiss went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 16-8 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Thaiss's second three-hit effort in his last three games. The catcher's productive hitting of late has raised his batting average from .207 at the end of April to .300 after Sunday's contest. He's added a home run, six RBI, nine runs scored and two doubles through 46 plate appearances this season. Thaiss and Chad Wallach are seeing a roughly even split of playing time behind the dish over the last week.
May 4 2023Thaiss went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI in an 11-7 win against St. Louis on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss opened the scoring for Los Angeles with an RBI single in the second inning. He knocked in another run with a single in the following frame and finished with his first three-hit game of the season. Thaiss is slashing .265/.375/.412 with a home run, eight runs and six RBI through 40 plate appearances on the campaign.
Apr 30 2023Thaiss will start at catcher and bat sixth Sunday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss is back in the lineup after sitting in each of the Angels' last three games, with two of the lefty-hitting catcher's absences coming against southpaws and one coming versus right-hander Corbin Burnes. Though Thaiss will draw back into the starting nine for the series finale in Milwaukee, the fact that the righty-hitting Chad Wallach drew the start against Burnes on Saturday suggests that Thaiss may not even be viewed as a strong-side platoon option at the position while the Angels are without both Max Stassi (hip) and Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder).
Apr 28 2023Thaiss is out of the starting lineup against the Brewers on Saturday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will sit against southpaw Wade Miley after starting the last two games for the Angels and going 3-for-7. Chad Wallach will be the starting backstop for Los Angeles and hit eighth.
Apr 4 2023Thaiss is hitting eighth and behind the plate Tuesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss gets the start behind the plate with Logan O'Hoppe taking a rest for Tuesday's contest. In 29 games last year, the 27-year-old registered a .640 OPS in 81 plate appearances.
Mar 18 2023Thaiss appears as a slight favorite to begin the season in the majors over Logan O'Hoppe, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss is hitting .389 with a 1.060 OPS in 18 at-bats this spring. He's competing with Logan O'Hoppe for the backup role to Max Stassi. O'Hoppe is a top prospect and the Angels may want him to play every day in the minors initially. Still, this job battle may come down to the final days of spring training.
Oct 5 2022Thaiss is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Thaiss will take a seat for the second day in a row with southpaw Ken Waldichuk taking the mound for the Athletics. Matt Duffy will spell Thaiss at first base.
Oct 4 2022Thaiss isn't starting Tuesday against Oakland, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-8 with three walks over the last four games, Thaiss will take a seat Tuesday. Matt Duffy will take his place at first base and bat sixth.
Oct 1 2022Thaiss isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Friday's win over Texas, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Matt Duffy is starting at first base and batting cleanup.
Sep 23 2022Thaiss isn't starting Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss has gone 0-for-15 with a run, a stolen base, four walks and nine strikeouts over his last six games and will be on the bench for the third time in the last four matchups. Max Stassi is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
Sep 22 2022Thaiss isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss started three of the last four games and went 0-for-8 with three walks and five strikeouts over that stretch. Kurt Suzuki will draw the start behind the dish and bat seventh Thursday.
Sep 21 2022Thaiss will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's behind the plate for the third time in four games and appears to have settled in as the Angels' preferred option at catcher ahead of the struggling Max Stassi, who is hitting .109 with a 31.8 percent strikeout rate since the beginning of August. Thaiss hasn't dazzled since being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Aug. 25, but his .233/.306/.372 slash line in 17 games over the past month is a marked improvement from what Stassi has provided the Angels.
Sep 16 2022Thaiss went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-7 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss went without a hit for the third time in his last four games, but he was able to record the first stolen base of his career after a sixth-inning walk. The 27-year-old is slashing .256/.302/.410 with two home runs, four RBI and five runs scored through 43 plate appearances. He's still likely to be limited to backup duties at catcher and first base.
Sep 12 2022Thaiss is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will retreat to the bench after he went 4-for-11 with a home run and a walk while starting in three of the Angels' last four games. He'll likely be part of a three-headed timeshare at catcher with Max Stassi and Kurt Suzuki moving forward and will also be an option to fill in at first base when top option Mike Ford gets a day off.
Aug 25 2022Thaiss was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will return to the big leagues after being sent down July 2. The 27-year-old has only registered two at-bats with the Angels this season, but he's produced a .269 average with 10 homers, 48 RBI, 46 runs and seven stolen bases over 77 games with Salt Lake. Thaiss will provide depth at either corner-infield spot and give the Angels a third catcher option behind Max Stassi and Kurt Suzuki.
Jul 2 2022Thaiss was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss joined the major-league club Monday but appeared in just two games during his stint with the Angels. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and will head back to the minors after the team signed Jonathan Villar to a major-league contract Saturday.
Jun 27 2022Thaiss was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss has spent the bulk of this season at catcher after converting back to the position he played in college, though he's up to replace Matt Duffy (back), so he may be needed more in the infield for now. He hasn't swung a particularly hot bat at the Triple-A level this season, as his .265/.365/.444 line is merely good for a 104 wRC+, and he hasn't been good in 64 career major-league games, either, hitting .200/.289/.394 (80 wRC+).
Mar 30 2022Thaiss was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss appeared in five Cactus League games this spring and went 2-for-10 with a home run, three RBI, two runs and two strikeouts. However, he'll likely spend most of the season in Salt Lake.
Sep 30 2021Thaiss was recalled by the Angels on Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss filled in as an infielder during a brief major-league stint earlier in the year, but manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that the 26-year-old is now a full-time catcher. He should mainly serve in a depth role during the final few games of the regular season.
Aug 2 2021Thaiss was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was promoted from Salt Lake last week and will return there after appearing in only two games for the Angels. He was expected to help fill in at first base with Jared Walsh (chest) on the injured list, but Thaiss will instead make a quick return to the minors. Phil Gosselin should continue to dominate the work at first base until Walsh is healthy.
Jul 28 2021Thaiss was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old will make his way to the majors for the first time this season with Jared Walsh (chest) landing on the injured list. Thaiss should be in the mix for playing time at first base along with Phil Gosselin while Walsh is sidelined.
May 9 2021Thaiss started at catcher for Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Ardaya, the last time Thaiss served as backstop in a game was during his final collegiate season at Virginia in 2016. It's not clear whether Saturday's appearance behind the dish was simply an experiment or part of a broader effort to expand the organization's catching depth. For what it's worth, the Angels recently traded for journeyman backstop Drew Butera after temporarily losing the services of Max Stassi (concussion) and Anthony Bemboom (back).
Mar 21 2021Thaiss was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss got work at several defensive positions this spring but was unable to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 Cactus League games and went 2-for-17 with a double, one run, one walk and eight strikeouts.
Feb 18 2021Thaiss will get work at first base, third base and the corner outfield during spring training, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss played in only eight games for the Angels last season but saw time at four different defensive positions (first base, second base, third base and left field). He doesn't have a clear path to playing time in 2021, so his ability to garner at-bats will likely be tied to his versatility. Thaiss has posted a .202 average and 60 strikeouts in 189 career plate appearances.
Sep 16 2020Thaiss was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old received three straight starts after being recalled Sept. 8, but he didn't see the field in the past three contests. Thaiss is 3-for-21 with one home run, eight strikeouts and four walks in 25 plate appearances this year.
Sep 13 2020Thaiss is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be on the bench for the third straight game, and Thaiss is expected to stick in a reserve role for the foreseeable future after the Angels brought back David Fletcher (ankle) from the injured list Saturday. Thaiss has appeared in eight games with the big club this season, going 3-for-21 with a home run.
Sep 10 2020Thaiss will serve as the Angels' designated hitter and will bat second Thursday against the Rangers, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will pick up his third straight start after assignments at second base Tuesday and in left field Wednesday. With David Fletcher (ankle) and Franklin Barreto (shoulder) on the shelf, the keystone likely represents Thaiss' most realistic path to consistent action in the short term. The lefty-hitting Thaiss could occupy the larger side of a platoon at the position with the switch-hitting Luis Rengifo.
Sep 9 2020Thaiss went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss took Brett Martin yard in the seventh inning for his first home run of the season. He's spent the majority of the campaign at the team's alternate site and is likely to only serve as depth around the infield. However, it is worth noting that the Angels outfield is banged up and Thaiss earned the start in left field Wednesday.
Sep 8 2020Thaiss was recalled and will start Tuesday against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss was called up to fill in at second base for the Angels after Franklin Barreto (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Luis Rengifo (thumb) could be the favorite for playing time when he's healthy, but Thaiss will get the starting nod Tuesday while Rengifo remains day-to-day. Thaiss appeared in five major-league games earlier in the season and went 2-for-10 with two runs and three strikeouts.
Aug 6 2020Thaiss was optioned to the team's alternate camp site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss has appeared in five games for the Angels this season (starting three), going 2-for-10 with a pair of runs scored. He'll move to Los Angeles' satellite camp with the team shaving its roster size down to 28.
Jul 17 2020Thaiss told reporters Thursday that his late arrival to summer camp was due to a positive test for the coronavirus in June, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss noted that he was asymptomatic during the length of his self-quarantine, but it took nearly 30 days for him to register negative tests at least 24 hours apart. That kept him from reporting to summer camp until July 12, and the reserve infielder has been attempting to make up for lost time since. While Thaiss indicated that he was very limited in terms of baseball activity while isolated in his apartment, he also expressed optimism about his ability to be ready to play by Opening Day. The 25-year-old is expected to serve primarily as a backup to Albert Pujols at first base this season.
Jul 12 2020Thaiss (undisclosed) arrived at the Angels' camp Sunday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss wasn't at camp for the first several days for an undisclosed reason, but his presence with the team signals that he's cleared intake testing and will be able to partake in team activities. Thaiss is expected to serve as a reserve corner infielder for the Angels this season. It's unclear whether he'll be ready for Opening Day.
Jul 5 2020Manager Joe Maddon confirmed Sunday that Thaiss has yet to join the Angels for summer camp, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maddon noted that he couldn't specify why Thaiss was absent from camp, leaving the 25-year-old's availability for Opening Day in late July in uncertainty at the moment. Before MLB suspended its season in mid-March, Thaiss had been well positioned to win a spot on the Angels' Opening Day roster as a reserve corner infielder.
Mar 18 2020Thaiss is expected to claim a roster spot as the Angels' backup first baseman, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss entered spring training in a competition with Jared Walsh to back up Albert Pujols. While Walsh hit just .150 in Cactus League play, Thaiss batted .269 and drove in five runs. That figures to make him the favorite to land one of the club's final two roster spots, especially since Tommy La Stella -- initially expected to spend some time at first base this season -- did not log any reps at the position during spring training.
Mar 4 2020Thaiss is hitting .278 (5-for-18) with a home run and five RBI in Cactus League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss hit only .211 in 147 major-league at-bats last season, but he has consistently shown good hitting skills in the minors while his power has begun to emerge over the last two seasons. The 24-year-old won't have an everyday role with the Angels to begin the campaign, but his ability to play both corner infield positions could help him nail down a spot on the big-league roster.
Feb 18 2020Thaiss will get the majority of his work at first base, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Thaiss spent time in the Dominican Republic this winter working at third base, the signing of Anthony Rendon has rendered the 24-year-old's services at the hot corner mostly unnecessary. Instead, Thaiss will focus on improving at first base, where he logged 13 games (as opposed to 43 games at third base) last season.
Sep 30 2019Thaiss went 3-for-4 with two homers, a double and four RBI in Sunday's loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss got the Angels on the board with a solo blast to center field in the third inning, slugged a two-run shot in the sixth, and capped the scoring with an RBI double in the eighth. The long balls snapped a 23-game homerless streak while the four runs batted in tied Thaiss's career high. The 24-year-old finishes his first major-league campaign with a .211/.293/.422 slash line, eight homers and 23 RBI in 53 games. He'll prepare for 2020 by working on his skills at third base while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic during the offseason.
Sep 30 2019Thaiss went 3-for-4 with two homers, a double and four RBI in Sunday's loss to Houston.
Sep 28 2019Thaiss is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has been splitting time at third base with Kaleb Cowart over the last week, and the latter receives the starting nod Saturday. Thaiss has a .196/.281/.364 slash line in 160 major-league appearances this season.
Sep 26 2019Thaiss will head to the Dominican Republic to play winter ball during the major-league offseason, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will use his time in the Dominican Republic to continue working on his skills at third base. The 24-year-old has appeared in 51 games for the Angels this season, hitting .193 with six homers and 19 RBI in 140 at-bats.
Sep 25 2019Thaiss is not starting Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss is slashing .180/.281/.240 with three doubles and one RBI in his past 20 games. He'll give way to Kaleb Cowart at the hot corner in this one.
Sep 13 2019Thaiss isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thaiss will retreat to the bench, opening the door for Albert Pujols to draw the start at first base and bat cleanup.
Sep 1 2019Thaiss is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Aug 31 2019Thaiss is not in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox.
Aug 30 2019Thaiss is not starting Friday against Boston.
Aug 27 2019Thaiss remains on the bench Tuesday against lefty Mike Minor and the Rangers.
Aug 25 2019Thaiss is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Aug 21 2019Thaiss is not starting Wednesday against the Rangers.
Aug 20 2019Thaiss isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Aug 19 2019Thaiss is not in Monday's lineup against the Rangers.
Aug 18 2019Thaiss went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, and four RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over the White Sox.
Aug 17 2019Thaiss is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the White Sox.
Aug 14 2019Thaiss is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates.
Aug 9 2019Thaiss is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Aug 8 2019Thaiss is not starting Thursday against the Red Sox.
Jul 31 2019Thaiss is not in the lineup Wednesday against Detroit.
Jul 28 2019Thaiss went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Orioles.
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Jun 18 2018Thaiss (personal) was activated from the temporary inactive list at Triple-A Salt Lake and appeared in three games for the club over the weekend, going a combined 1-for-11.Thaiss was away from the team for three days while attending to the personal matter. The 23-year-old first baseman is slashing .308/.357/.549 across 98 plate appearances with Salt Lake since being promoted from Double-A Mobile in late May.
Jun 15 2018Thaiss was placed on the temporary inactive list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.The reason behind Thaiss' absence is unclear, nor is it known when the Angels expect him to rejoin the Triple-A affiliate. The temporary hiatus comes in the midst of at hot stretch at the plate for the first baseman, who had racked up five extra-base hits as part of a 13-for-32 (.406 average) showing at the plate over the previous seven contests. Thaiss is slashing a healthy .338/.376/.600 while striking out in only 11 times in 85 plate appearances (12.9%) since earning a promotion to the Pacific Coast League in late May.