Logan O’Hoppe injury: Latest details and recovery timeline for rookie Angels catcher

The LA Angels suffered a significant setback against the New York Yankees during their series decider against New York Yankees when their rookie catcher Logan O’Hoppe exited the game after injuring his left shoulder on a ninth-inning swing.

O'Hoppe's injury came at a crucial moment for the Angels, as they were already facing a disappointing performance from their pitchers, most notably left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who gave up five runs in the first inning.

The big blow in that inning was a bases-clearing double by José Trevino, putting the Angels down 5-0. Sandoval rebounded to work three scoreless innings, but the Angels were unable to make up the deficit.

Angels manager Phil Nevin, ahead of their second game against the Kansas City Royals, revealed that the catcher has a torn labrum. He is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-6 months.

In a quote shared by Sam Blum of The Athletic, Logan O'Hoppe sounded distraught:

"You wait your whole life, and you get here. And you get a taste at the end of last year. Then you work even harder. You get a taste of hopefully what the whole year has in store. I think that's the toughest part to deal with."

O'Hoppe had emerged as their starting catcher after a strong start to the season. The New York state native went 3-for-4 in the game against the Yankees, and he is batting .283/.339/.547 with four homers and 13 RBIs in 16 games.

Logan O’Hoppe has been instrumental in the Angels' start of the season.

Who is expected to replace Logan O’Hoppe?

If Logan O'Hoppe misses time for the Angels, Matt Thaiss is expected to become the club's regular catcher, while Chad Wallach is the most likely option to be called up as the backup.

O'Hoppe's injury is still being evaluated, and it's unclear whether he will see a specialist or what kind of testing he will undergo. Manager Phil Nevin is trying to remain optimistic, even though it's too early for a prognosis.

"It's very similar to what happened in Boston," Nevin said.

"We have to get with doctors and see where we're at. It doesn't feel good, I'm sure, but he just cares. He cares. That's his personality. I feel for him. The emotions you saw [in] him [are] because he cares about this club. He doesn't want to miss any time. We'll see where we're at."