The Los Angeles Angels are digging deep into their roster as injuries continue to pile up behind the plate. With starting catcher Logan O'Hoppe already sidelined due to a fractured wrist from a foul tip, the team is now dealing with another setback. Veteran Travis d'Arnaud, who had been handling most of the catching duties, exited Wednesday's game after a foul ball struck his foot. While the Angels have yet to make an official announcement, reports indicate they are calling up catching prospect Omar Martinez to fill the gap.

Martinez, a former New York Yankees farmhand, signed with the Angels during the offseason after spending seven years grinding through the Yankees' minor league system. He reached Triple-A with New York in 2025 but never made his MLB debut. Now, that opportunity is finally knocking. The 26-year-old has been playing for the Salt Lake Bees this season, appearing in 20 games. Despite a modest .212 batting average, he's shown impressive power, posting a .731 OPS with four home runs in just 66 at-bats.

This promotion comes at a critical time for the Halos, who are thin on catching options. If d'Arnaud lands on the injured list, Martinez could see significant playing time. The Angels' next challenge comes on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday at 4:07 p.m. PT. For fans and fantasy baseball enthusiasts alike, keep an eye on Martinez—he's got the pop to make an immediate impact.