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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ben Joyce is recovering from shoulder surgery . According to Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group, the hard-throwing right-hander faced hitters for the first time since his surgery on Tuesday. It is a crucial step forward, but Fletcher added that Joyce does not have a specific return timeline yet.
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Joyce is known for his extremely impressive velocity. The Angels believe he can be an impactful pitcher. However, Joyce has battled injury trouble .
Joyce, 25, made his MLB debut in 2025 with the Angels. He appeared in only 12 games, however. In 2024, Joyce made 31 appearances (30 outings out of the bullpen) and turned in a 2.08 ERA. It was a breakout campaign for Joyce. He proved he could use his hard fastball effectively in the big leagues.
Joyce was limited to only five games pitched during the 2025 season, though. He is working hard to return as soon as possible in 2026. For now, it remains to be seen when Joyce will pitch in an MLB game again. Nevertheless, the fact that he is facing live hitters is encouraging.
The Angels are 8-9 overall so far in 2026. The ball club is hoping to reach the postseason for the first time since the 2014 campaign. It has been a struggle for them over the years, but the team has displayed some intriguing potential early in the new season.
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Perhaps Ben Joyce will make a big impact once he returns. He certainly features the talent to be a difference-maker out of the bullpen.
The Angels will continue to monitor and provide updates on Joyce's injury status as they are made available.
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