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Chris Iannetta | Catcher

Team: Los Angeles Angels
Age / DOB:  (30) / 4/8/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Chris Iannetta went 1-for-2 with a walk against the White Sox on Thursday.
Iannetta is batting .202 with no power (three homers, .333 slugging) this year, but he's been getting on base plenty recently. Since May 5, Iannetta has drawn 10 walks in nine games to pump his OBP to .333. He's not a good fantasy player, and he likely won't be again playing in Angels Stadium, but Iannetta is an underrated catcher who isn't likely to lose his starting job. May 17 - 1:43 AM

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Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta is not in Friday's lineup against the Mariners.

Hank Conger will catch C.J. Wilson for the third straight time. Those in daily fantasy leagues should keep this arrangement in mind.
Related: Hank Conger
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Apr 26 - 6:38 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta homered in the third and delivered a two-run single in the 13th to lead the Angels to a 3-1 win over the Reds on Monday.

Iannetta did all of the damage for the Angels. His homer was one of just three hits off Johnny Cueto. His single in the 13th came after Howie Kendrick was intentionally walked and pinch-hitter Hank Conger was hit by a J.J. Hoover pitch, loading the bases. Iannetta was one of the winter's rare bargains, signing a three-year, $15.55 million deal to stay with the Angels in October. He's not a great fantasy catcher, especially with Angels Stadium holding him down, but he's a truly underrated major leaguer.
Apr 1 - 9:05 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta belted a two-run homer in Thursday's win over the Padres.

He also added an RBI on a bases-loaded walk. Iannetta missed nearly three months last season with a fractured wrist, but he still offers above-average power at the catcher position.
Mar 7 - 7:57 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Angels signed C Chris Iannetta to a three-year, $15.55 million contract extension.

The two sides had a $5 million mutual option for 2013 that had been expected to get picked up, but now Iannetta will get a couple more years tacked on. He could also earn an additional $1.95 million in incentives based on games started. Iannetta batted .240/.332/.398 with nine homers over 79 games for the Halos this season while spending almost three months on the DL with a fractured right wrist.
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 01:13:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta is expected to return to the Angels next season.

Iannetta has a $5 million option for 2013, and it sounds like both parties are interested in continuing the relationship. "I wanna be here," Iannetta said, with Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto adding, "It's certainly something we're interested in." Iannetta has hit .242/.335/.402 with nine homers while being limited to 78 games this season, but he's likely to earn the $5 million if he can stay off the DL in 2013.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 09:06:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta left Thursday's game against the Mariners after seven innings due to leg cramps.

It's probably safe to call him day-to-day. He went 1-for-3 with a strikeout before being replaced by Bobby Wilson behind the plate.
Related: Bobby Wilson
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter
Thu, Sep 27, 2012 06:23:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in the Angels' 8-3 victory over the A's on Monday.

Iannetta, who missed more than 2 1/2 months with a fractured wrist before returning Jul 29, is 17-for-37 with two homers and eight RBI in his last 10 games. It's raised his OPS from .717 all of the way up to .830.
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 07:41:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta went 3-for-4 with a triple and his 16th RBI in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.

The extra-base hit was his fourth in 17 July games, while the RBI was his seventh. Not exactly Posey-esque numbers, but enough to keep Iannetta on the radar in two-catcher mixed leagues. Through 143 plate appearances, he's hitting .223/.336/.421.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 10:51:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Angels activated C Chris Iannetta from the 15-day disabled list.

Iannetta missed almost three months because of a fractured right wrist. The 29-year-old was hitting just .197 with a .706 OPS in 26 games before the injury but could carry sneaky fantasy value down the stretch.
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 06:13:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta (wrist, forearm) went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and a run scored Monday in his latest rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Iannetta served as the designated hitter on Sunday, but he was back behind the plate for Monday's game. The 29-year-old is 2-for-11 (.182) over his first three rehab games with the Bees. Barring any setbacks, he should rejoin the Angels before the end of the month.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 09:58:00 AM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta (wrist, forearm) went 0-for-4 with a walk in a rehab game Sunday at Triple-A Salt Lake.

Iannetta merely served as Salt Lake's designated hitter, but he was able to catch five innings on Saturday and felt fine. He's probably a week away from activation.
Source: Angels.mlb.com
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 09:53:00 AM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta (wrist, forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Iannetta originally landed on the disabled list in early May following wrist surgery, but his return was delayed after he developed tightness in his forearm. Assuming he avoids setbacks, he could rejoin the Angels before the end of the month. He figures to replace John Hester on the active roster.
Source: Victor Rojas on Twitter
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 02:08:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta (wrist, forearm) threw without any issues on Friday, and will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Assuming all goes well, he could rejoin the Angels lineup before the end of July. He'll return to a .197/.312/.394 line with three homers and nine RBI through his first 66 at-bats with the Halos.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 07:55:00 PM
Chris Iannetta - C - Angels

Chris Iannetta (wrist, forearm) is tentatively scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Iannetta began throwing to second base on Monday and will need to go through another workout before officially being cleared for a rehab stint. The 29-year-old originally landed on the disabled list in early May following wrist surgery, but his return was delayed after he developed tightness in his forearm. However, he's now on track to rejoin the Angels' lineup by the end of the month or early August.
Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 04:35:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Chris Iannetta
2Hank Conger
1B1Albert Pujols
2B1Howie Kendrick
SS1Erick Aybar
2Brendan Harris
3B1Alberto Callaspo
2Chris Nelson
LF1Mike Trout
2J.B. Shuck
CF1Peter Bourjos
RF1Josh Hamilton
DH1Mark Trumbo
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jered Weaver
2C.J. Wilson
3Joe Blanton
4Jason Vargas
5Tommy Hanson
6Jerome Williams
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Ernesto Frieri
2Ryan Madson
3Scott Downs
4Sean Burnett
5Kevin Jepsen
6Mark Lowe
7Garrett Richards
8Dane De La Rosa
9Michael Kohn
10Billy Buckner
11Ryan Brasier
12Robert Coello
13Andrew Taylor