The Los Angeles Angels bounced back from a tough Opening Day loss to the Chicago White Sox with a 1-0 victory on Saturday afternoon, but the win came at a cost. Outfielder Jo Adell was forced to leave the game early due to an injury.
Adell, who had a solid start to his 2025 season with a hit in his debut on Thursday, legged out an infield single in his only at-bat on Saturday. However, while running to first base, he appeared to suffer an injury, and was removed from the game shortly after.
Fans were naturally concerned about the severity of the injury, as Adell’s exit came in a manner that often signals something more serious. Fortunately, the Angels confirmed that the injury wasn’t as bad as initially feared. The team announced that Adell was removed from the game due to left hip tightness, a relief to fans who had been holding their breath.
This injury adds to the pressure on Adell, who is hoping to finally live up to the lofty expectations placed on him since being selected as the No. 10 overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft.
After a rough start to his career, Adell showed signs of improvement in 2024, arguably his best season yet. He hit 20 home runs, drove in 62 runs, stole 15 bases, and played in a career-high 130 games. However, his .207 batting average held him back from truly breaking through as a reliable contributor.
Adell’s latest injury comes just two games into the 2025 season, adding to his frustrating history of injuries. Still, the Angels are hopeful that this will be the year Adell finally finds consistency and performs up to his potential. Los Angeles will look to secure a series win over the White Sox when they meet for their rubber match on Sunday, March 30, at 2:10 p.m. ET.
