Donovan Walton
Breakdown
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June 22, 2026
Clubs three-run homer
Walton went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Athletics.
Analysis
The A's jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, but Walton's blast in the second quickly put a dent in the advantage. He has gone 13-for-24 (.542) over his last eight games. Walton is a versatile defender, but he has seen most of his time lately at designated hitter in a strong-side platoon role. He's batting .343 with a .927 OPS, three homers, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases over 74 plate appearances this season.
June 19, 2026
Sitting again Thursday
Walton is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Walton will remain on the bench for the second game in a row as the Angels face another southpaw. Gage Jump will be on the bump for the A's, and Oswald Peraza will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in the series opener.
June 17, 2026
On bench, but earning time vs. RHP
Walton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis
Though he'll be on the bench Wednesday while southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez draws the start for Arizona, the left-handed-hitting Walton might have earned himself a regular spot in the lineup against righties for the time being. Since being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 22, the 32-year-old journeyman has produced a .340/.375/.491 slash line with six extra-base hits, eight runs and six RBI over 56 plate appearances versus right-handed pitching. He served as the Angels' designated hitter in each of the team's last four matchups with righties.
June 16, 2026
Homers again Monday
Walton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to Arizona.
Analysis
Walton gave the Angels an injection of hope with a solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning to narrow the team's deficit to one run, but the comeback attempt fell short. After beginning his season homerless over 17 contests, Walton has now gone deep in back-to-back games and is batting a robust .583 (7-for-12) with four RBI across his past four appearances. He was out of the starting lineup three straight games from June 9 to June 12, but Walton has started at DH in each of the Angels' subsequent three contests.
