Question: What happened to having or signing a clubhouse leader?  So far, I see no one accepting that role. From: Sandra Freund

Answer: Sandy, Pete Alonso has stepped up as a clubhouse leader. So has Chris Bassitt. Neither was with the team last season.

Alonso has initiated mound visits and infield gatherings on the field to talk strategy while Bassitt has called pitchers together, urging them to be more aggressive.

Clubhouse leadership doesn’t guarantee better results on the field and can’t prevent the large number of injuries they’ve suffered, but I think Alonso and Bassitt have been positives.

Question: How has Grayson Rodriguez done this year?  Has he pitched at all for the Angels? From: John Kazlo

Answer: John, Grayson Rodriguez hasn’t pitched this season due to right shoulder inflammation. He pitched in his first rehab assignment on Sunday, so it still could be a few weeks until he pitches.

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