Scouting Report: Travis d'Arnaud

Summary

Travis d'Arnaud, 37-year-old veteran catcher for the Los Angeles Angels, suffered a right foot plantar fasciitis injury during a game against the Chicago White Sox on May 6, 2026. He was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 7) on May 8. Prior to the injury, d'Arnaud had hit his first home run of the season - a three-run blast that sparked a five-run second inning in an 8-2 Angels victory. However, he exited the game in the fifth inning after experiencing foot pain and difficulty putting weight on his foot. As of May 16, d'Arnaud reported having no timetable for his return, indicating the injury may sideline him longer than the standard 10-day IL stint. He is using a scooter to keep weight off his foot and will reassess his rehab timeline once he can bear weight again. The injury comes at an inopportune time as the Angels' primary catcher Logan O'Hoppe is also out with a wrist injury, forcing the team to rely on backup catcher Sebastian Rivero and call up Omar Martinez.