Nicky Lopez

Kevin Newman, who sat on Tuesday against a lefty, will sit again on Wednesday, which could be an indication that the Angels are re-evaluating how they are approaching the shortstop position. Presumed starter Zach Neto (shoulder) began his rehab assignment on Tuesday, so the Angels may only need to piece things together for another couple of weeks, but Lopez will draw his first start on Wednesday.

The Angels announced that they’ve selected shortstop Tim Anderson onto the MLB roster. The Halos also confirmed a few previously reported moves: the promotion of reliever Ryan Johnson, the signing of Nicky Lopez to a one-year deal, and the DFAs of lefty relievers Jos Quijada and Angel Perdomo. Anderson, a two-time All-Star, gets another rebound chance after a second…

The deal is now official. Lopez will occupy a spot on the Angels' bench as a utility infielder to open the regular season. The 30-year-old remains a strong defender at multiple positions, but he doesn't offer much at the dish at all. He can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.

The Angels announced that they’ve selected shortstop Tim Anderson onto the MLB roster. The Halos also confirmed a few previously reported moves: the promotion of reliever Ryan Johnson, the signing of Nicky Lopez to a one-year deal, and the DFAs of lefty relievers Jos Quijada and Angel Perdomo. More to come.