Schanuel is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Schanuel went 4-for-7 over the previous two games, doubling his hit total from his first 14 contests of the season, but he will take a seat for Friday's series opener in Cincinnati. Miguel Sano will man first base while Brandon Drury (hamstring) returns to the lineup as the designated hitter.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Back on bench Tuesday
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Schanuel is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Tampa Bay.
Schanuel returned to the lineup Monday after missing a game with a testicular contusion, but he'll now head back to the bench for Tuesday's contest. Miguel Sano will occupy first base and bat cleanup for the Angels. Schanuel went 0-for-5 Monday and is now just 4-for-42 on the season.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Returns to lineup
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Schanuel (groin) will start at first base and bat fifth in Monday's game in Tampa Bay.
Schanuel exited Saturday's game and didn't play Sunday because of a testicular contusion, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. The rookie first baseman is sporting a woeful .108/.292/.189 batting line through his first 12 contests this season.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Ruled out for Sunday
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Schanuel suffered a testicular contusion during Saturday's game against Boston and will not play in Sunday's series finale, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Schanuel fouled a ball off himself during the third inning of Saturday's contest and was eventually replaced in the fourth. Manager Ron Washington said after the game he will sit the 22-year-old first baseman Sunday, but the skipper doesn't expect Schanuel to require a trip to the injured list.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Absent from lineup again
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Schanuel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Schanuel has now sat out two of the last three games, and both times he's been on the bench, the Angels have faced right-handed starting pitchers. The 22-year-old probably isn't in danger of being demoted to Triple-A Salt Lake just yet, but his 2-for-31 start at the plate is beginning to cost him playing time. Brandon Drury will cover first base in Schanuel's stead.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Sitting against right-hander
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Schanuel is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
It marks the first time this season Schanuel hasn't been in the lineup versus a right-hander and just the second time overall. Brandon Drury is handling first base, with Luis Rengifo covering second.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Sits against lefty
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Schanuel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
With southpaw A.J. Puk on the bump for Miami, the lefty-hitting Schanuel will head to the bench in the series finale. Miguel Sano will fill in at first base for Schanuel, who had started in each of the Halos' first five games while reaching base at a .400 clip and hitting a home run.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Extends on-base streak with homer
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Schanuel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Monday's 7-4 victory versus the Marlins.
Schanuel hit the first of the Angels' back-to-back jacks in the sixth inning, with Mike Trout following with a massive blast of his own. Schanuel has quietly put together an impressive on-base streak of 33 games dating back to his MLB debut last season. Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com, it's the third-longest on-base streak to begin a career in league history.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: In lineup Saturday
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Schanuel (back) is starting in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Schanuel has been out of action since Monday due to back tightness, but the issue appears to have subsided ahead of Saturday's contest. Schanuel is 10-for-41 this spring with a homer and four RBI, and he should be ready to start at first base on Opening Day now that his back issues are seemingly behind him.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Could return Saturday
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Schanuel (back) could play in Saturday's Cactus League game against the A's, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Schanuel was a late scratch Monday due to back tightness but is closing in on his return to game action. The 22-year-old should be ready for Opening Day as long as he can return to the field within the next handful of days.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Going through baseball activities
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Schanuel (back) will perform some baseball activities Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Schanuel has been unavailable for a few days because of back tightness but is ready to ease back into things. It does not look to be an injury that could threaten his availability for Opening Day as long as he continues to progress. Schanuel is expected to bat second for the Angels this season.
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Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Feeling better but still out
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Schanuel (back) has reported improvement but remains out of the Angels' lineup Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Schanuel was a late scratch Monday with back tightness and will sit out an additional contest Tuesday. He could return to action as soon as Wednesday. Schanuel is slashing .244/.311/.366 with one home run in 16 Cactus League games.
Schanuel (back) was evaluated further after being scratched from Monday's exhibition against the Brewers, and he was told by trainers that it's not serious, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The Angels can breathe a sigh of relief as Schanuel appears to have avoided a significant injury. The team figures to closely monitor the 22-year-old over the next few days to ensure he's ready to go for Opening Day.
Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Dealing with back tightness
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Schanuel was scratched from the Angels' Cactus League lineup Monday against the Brewers because of back tightness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Schanuel had been slated to play first base against the Brewers but will be replaced by Miguel Sano. Consider the 22-year-old day-to-day for the time being.
