Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Robert Stephenson Faces Another Season-Ending Surgery
Angels Reliever Undergoes Another Season-Ending Surgery
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Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson has undergone ligament and flexor repair surgery, ending his 2026 season. After signing a three-year, $33 million contract in 2024, Stephenson has struggled with injuries, including Tommy John surgery and thoracic outlet syndrome, limiting his appearances significantly.
- 01Robert Stephenson underwent season-ending surgery for ligament and flexor repair.
- 02He signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Angels before the 2024 season.
- 03Stephenson has faced multiple injuries, including Tommy John surgery and thoracic outlet syndrome.
- 04He managed only 10 appearances in 2025, allowing just three earned runs.
- 05The Angels' bullpen ranks 11th in ERA this season despite his absence.
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Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson has had to undergo another season-ending surgery, this time for ligament and flexor repair, which will conclude his 2026 season. Stephenson, who signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Angels prior to the 2024 season, has struggled with injuries, missing the entirety of the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. He made a brief return in May 2025, but after just two appearances, he was placed back on the injured list. Although he returned towards the end of August 2025 and made 10 appearances, he suffered another injury that kept him off the mound. General Manager Perry Minasian initially believed Stephenson's injury was not serious, but he later faced a setback while dealing with symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome during spring training. His teammate, Suzuki, expressed disappointment over the setback, noting that Stephenson was eager to return to form. Meanwhile, the Angels' bullpen has performed decently this season, ranking 11th in ERA, showing improvement despite Stephenson's ongoing absence.
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Stephenson's surgery means the Angels will need to rely more heavily on their bullpen, which has shown improvement this season. His absence could affect the team's performance as they aim for a competitive season.
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