Angels' Reliever Robert Stephenson Out for 2024 Season With Elbow Injury
April 19, 2024![Angels' Reliever Robert Stephenson Out for 2024 Season With Elbow Injury](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/f3d3ae217fd6935cb33573c38f9716ab3998bc82dd27619a685a939fed36d68be8b5f8b4c4a9fe3368ae95f675ca51792b1d5e292a890d890f64b921b2c1188f.jpg)
Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson is out for the 2024 season due to an elbow injury.
The nature of Stephenson's elbow injury has not been disclosed.
Stephenson had signed a lucrative three-year deal worth $33 million after performing well with the Tampa Bay Rays.
He was expected to play a significant role in the Angels' bullpen this season.
Stephenson's contract contains a provision for a team option in 2027 if an elbow injury causes an extended absence.
The Angels now face the challenge of filling a critical gap in their bullpen.
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Bleacher Report • Apr 18, 2024
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CBSSports.com • Apr 18, 2024
Robert Stephenson injury: Angels reliever to miss 2024 season after signing three-year deal