Stefanic hit .167, including an ongoing 0-for-24 slump, in his 48 plate appearances with the team, but he says he is going back to Triple-A with a plan for what he needs to do to improve in the maj…
ANAHEIM — Michael Stefanic is bringing an 0-for-24 slump to Salt Lake City, but he remains undeterred after his first run through the major leagues.
Stefanic, a career .314 hitter in the minors, was optioned on Thursday when David Fletcher was activated, returning from nearly three months on the shelf because of hip surgery.As he packed his bag for Salt Lake, he said he was grateful for the chance and he acknowledged the issues. The other side of that transaction was returning Fletcher to the active roster, which Manager Phil Nevin hopes adds something to the Angels’ struggling lineup. Even though Fletcher has not been the type of hitter in 2021 and 2022 that he was from 2018 to 2020, Nevin said he still adds value.
Nevin put Fletcher at second base on Thursday, with Andrew Velazquez at shortstop. Luis Rengifo, who had been splitting time at the two spots up the middle, started at third.ROTATION SHUFFLE
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