Cozart said that the shoulder soreness which caused him to be scratched Monday is nothing unexpected and that he'd play through it in the regular season, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cozart underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in June and anticipated feeling discomfort at some point this spring. He called the move to scratch him precautionary and said he'd be back in a few days. Assuming his optimism is warranted, his readiness for Opening Day should be unaffected.

Cozart's late scratch from Monday's game against the Brewers was due to left shoulder soreness.

EDGE Analysis

The infielder is considered day-to-day. The same shoulder required surgery for a torn labrum back in June, prematurely ending Cozart's first season as an Angel. It's certainly not good to see issues with the shoulder crop up again so early in camp, but the day-to-day designation provides at least some reason for optimism.

Cozart was a late scratch from the lineup for Monday's spring training game against the Brewers, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

No reason for the move was announced. Cozart's 2018 campaign ended early due to shoulder surgery, but he reportedly felt good heading into camp. Roberto Baldoquin starts at third base in his place.

Cozart (shoulder) has "felt good for a while now," Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Cozart is past the season-ending shoulder injury he suffered in June of 2018. The Angels are expected to play it safe with the infielder and ease him into action this spring, but he's fully expected to be ready for Opening Day. The 33-year-old, who hit .219/.296/.362 with five homers in 58 games before getting hurt, should spend the majority of his time between second and third base in 2019.

Cozart said Sunday that the season-ending shoulder surgery he recently underwent went as anticipated, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. He expects to resume hitting in about four months and should be at full strength by the start of spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The procedure was a disappointing conclusion for what had been a tough first season in Anaheim for Cozart, who hit .219 with five home runs over 253 plate appearances. Cozart's three-year, $38 million contract gives him the leg up on opening 2019 as the Angels' everyday starter at third base, despite his struggles at the dish during the current campaign. Luis Valbuena and David Fletcher are expected to see most of the reps at the position the rest of the way.

Cozart (shoulder) underwent surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Everything has gone according to schedule since the Angels ruled Cozart out for the rest of the season earlier this week. Six months is a typical recovery time for the injury, so the 32-year-old should be ready to go for 2019 spring training.

Cozart (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was merely a procedural transaction by the Angels in order to clear up another spot on the 40-man roster. Cozart will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Friday.

Cozart, who will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected after the Angels announced he would have surgery, even with it being his non-throwing shoulder. Cozart should have time to recover in time for spring training in 2019. Luis Valbuena and prospect David Fletcher should get some work at third base in the meantime, but the Angels could also eventually call up top prospect Matt Thaiss to man first base, which would push Valbuena to third base exclusively, or they could call up third base prospect Taylor Ward at some point this summer.

Cozart will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

EDGE Analysis

The Angels did not provide a timetable for Cozart to return, but his 2018 season is likely over, now that he has opted for surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. He has a .219/.296/.362 slash line with five home runs in 253 plate appearances this season. Luis Valbuena figures to get starts at third base going forward, and prospects David Fletcher (who is in the majors) and Taylor Ward (who is at Triple-A) could also benefit later this summer from Cozart's absence.

Manager Mike Scioscia said Cozart (shoulder) will receive a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cozart was able to resume baseball activities earlier this week but the fact that he had to go in for a second look at his shoulder isn't a great sign. He was initially placed on the 10-day DL retroactive to June 14 due to a left shoulder subluxation. Expect an update on his status following his appointment with ElAttrache.