Chris Young
OF FA
Sun 6/17/18 3:03 AM

Young went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Young connected on a Sean Manaea fastball in the fifth inning to put the Angels up 3-1, but the A's would answer with a four-run sixth inning to ultimately take home the victory. The veteran outfielder has now started three straight games in the outfield, going 4-for-11 with a pair of homers over those appearances, but he figures to head back to a reserve role once Kohl Calhoun (oblique) returns from the shelf.

Chris Young
OF FA
Thu 6/14/18 8:22 AM

Young fell a double short of the cycle Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a home run and three runs score in an 8-6 loss to Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Young got the start in right field against a left-handed starter and delivered his best offensive showing in an otherwise disappointing 2018 campaign. Jabari Blash started the Halos' previous two games in right field, and while a platoon situation appears to have developed, Young's strong showing could earn the veteran a longer look until Kole Calhoun -- who began a rehab assignment Wednesday -- returns from an oblique injury.

Chris Young
OF FA
Tue 5/29/18 6:45 AM

Young started in right field and went 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder started his second game in a row, but this one came at the expense of a healthy Kole Calhoun, with Justin Upton (forearm) returning to action Monday. With the Angels' outfield back at full strength, Young and his .161/.277/.304 slash line will revert to a fourth-outfielder role.

Chris Young
OF FA
Sun 5/27/18 8:06 AM

Young replaced the injured Justin Upton (forearm) against the Yankees on Saturday, going 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored in the 11-4 win.
EDGE Analysis
X-rays on Upton's forearm came back negative, so the Angels' starting left fielder shouldn't miss much time. If he were to be held out for any period of time, Young would likely step into the starting lineup. The 34-year-old is slashing an unsightly .151/.250/.302 in 61 plate appearances, so there wouldn't be much fantasy utility in the unlikely event Upton were to land on the DL.

Chris Young
OF FA
Mon 5/7/18 5:19 PM

Young started in left field and went 1-for-3 with his second home run of the season in Sunday's win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder started in place of Justin Upton -- who served as the team's designated hitter Sunday -- but it is important to note that a struggling Kole Calhoun was benched for a second straight game even with a right-handed starter on the mound. This may have been manager Mike Scioscia giving his struggling starter a mental break prior to Monday's off day, but Young or the recently-recalled Jabari Blash would stand to gain the most playing time if this is indeed a benching.

Chris Young
OF FA
Mon 4/30/18 8:28 AM

Young started in right field and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Young has struggled with his new club, slashing .148/.207/.296 in 29 plate appearances. All three of the Angels' starting outfielders are platoon-proof, which has limited the veteran to rest days and the rare start at designated hitter against southpaws.

Chris Young
OF FA
Fri 3/30/18 7:58 PM

Young is batting eighth and starting at designated hitter Friday against the A's, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Young made his season debut in Thursday's Opening Day loss to Oakland as a pinch runner for Albert Pujols, but was promptly removed to let Jefry Marte take over at first base. The 34-year-old slashed .200/.310/.280 in 116 plate appearances against left-handers for the Red Sox in 2017 as the A's will put southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound Friday.

Chris Young
OF FA
Thu 3/15/18 9:16 PM

Young (calf) is batting second and starting in right field during Thursday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Young is set to make his return to the lineup after missing the start of spring camp with a calf strain. Barring any setbacks, the veteran should occupy a reserve role in the outfield for the Angels on Opening Day.

Chris Young
OF FA
Wed 3/14/18 12:32 PM

Young is listed as an available reserve Wednesday for the Angels' Cactus League game against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Young participated in an intrasquad scrimmage with the Angels a day earlier and with his right calf injury apparently presenting no issues, it looks like he could receive his first Cactus League action Wednesday. According to Maria Guardado of MLB.com, the Angels expect Young to be ready for Opening Day, but the veteran will first need to prove his health by playing multiple games in the field and picking up several at-bats to make up for the time he has missed this spring.

Chris Young
OF FA
Tue 3/13/18 3:27 PM

Young (calf) was scheduled to hit in the Angels' intrasquad game Tuesday, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Young's activity amounts to a positive step in his recovery, the controlled nature of the scrimmage shouldn't be taken as evidence that his strained right calf is in the rear-view mirror. Young will likely need to prove he's healthy by manning the outfield for multiple Cactus League games, but even that might not be enough for him to avoid a short trip to the disabled list to begin the season. Young has been sidelined with the injury since shortly after he arrived at camp in late February.