Ben Joyce Back After Shoulder Surgery, Returns to MLB Action
The hard-throwing Angels reliever missed the bulk of the 2025 season following shoulder surgery but has rejoined the roster within the past week.
Ben Joyce underwent shoulder surgery after just five games in 2025, sidelining him for the majority of the season. He returned to the majors approximately one week ago. Joyce is now featuring his sinker-splitter hybrid pitch more prominently than before his injury. His control remains a concern, but he is actively pitching and attacking the zone with his two-fastball approach.
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