George Klassen unlikely to return as Angels face tough season end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-hander George Klassen is unlikely to be activated from the injured list before the season ends, according to manager Kurt Suzuki. Klassen, sidelined since August 27 with a left lower back injury, has shown progress in his rehabilitation but will not rush back. He made a strong impression during his recent four-start stretch, recording a 2.01 ERA. Meanwhile, teammate Christian Moore struggles at the plate this season, hitting.165 with one home run and is not in the lineup for a game against the Twins.
- •Klassen was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 27.
- •He had a 3.67 ERA over six starts this season.
- •Suzuki highlights Klassen's dominant slider as a key to his recent success.
- •Moore is hitting.165 this season with a 33.1% strikeout rate.
- •Moore missed Saturday's lineup after an 0-for-21 slump.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — George Klassen "probably not" returning this season
"Right-hander George Klassen's season is likely over after an impressive four-start stretch and Angels manager Kurt Suzuki speaks on Christian Moore's struggles this season.
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