The Los Angeles Angels will face a setback in their pitching rotation as right-hander Andrew Wantz is set to miss spring training following elbow surgery. This news comes after Wantz made his MLB debut this season but was placed on the injured list shortly after his call-up.

Manager Ron Washington had been looking to strengthen the rotation, and Wantz was being transitioned into a starting role despite primarily serving as a reliever since 2021. His performance in the minors had shown promise, including a standout outing where he struck out 11 batters.