Angels look to take 3 of 4 in road series vs. Rays

Griffin Canning seemed to answer any questions about his health last season after missing all of 2022 as he recovered from a stress fracture in his back. The Los Angeles Angels right-hander went 7-8 with a 4.32 ERA in 24 games (22 starts), including a masterful performance against the Boston Red Sox on May 23 when he threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. Canning will start Thursday afternoon's game against the Tampa Bay Rays hoping that he can alleviate any growing concerns that there might be lingering issues, based on a subpar start to this season. Canning is 0-2 with a 9.88 ERA in three starts, including two starts against the Red Sox in which he allowed 11 runs (10 earned) in 8 2/3 innings.