Angels’ Kyren Paris Eyes Adjustments After Pitchers Cooled His Streak

This article dives into Kyren Paris’ 2025 season with the Los Angeles Angels. It traces his fast start, a tough slump, and the injuries that changed everything.

There’s also a look at how his swing tweaks, plate discipline, and ability to move around the field might shape his future on a crowded Angels roster.

Breakout start, then the adjustments that shifted the season

Paris came out blazing, hitting .366 with five home runs over his first 15 games. That hot streak fizzled quickly, though.

In the next 28 games, he batted just .106 and struck out 47 times in 91 plate appearances. Pitchers didn’t waste time adjusting to the young hitter, and Paris had to learn on the fly.

The swing overhaul and the chase problem

He credited hitting coach Richard Schenck for helping him overhaul his swing. Paris moved back in the box, opened his stance, and tried to delay his swing for better timing.

But as soon as he found success, pitchers countered with their own adjustments. His main struggle? Chasing low-and-away pitches.

He chased about 37% of pitches out of the zone low-and-away and missed on 77% of those swings. Paris knows he’s got to fix that if he wants to stick around.

During the offseason, he focused on being more selective and less expansive at the plate. Playing winter ball in Mexico gave him a chance to rebuild his at-bats and try to balance his approach.

Injury, Triple-A assignment, and the season’s abrupt end

While he worked through those adjustments, an injury changed everything. The Angels sent him to Triple-A in late May to work on his approach and regain confidence.

About five weeks later, he got hurt diving for a ball in the outfield. That injury ended his season and forced everyone to rethink his future in Anaheim.

Managerial perspective and Paris’ response

Manager Kurt Suzuki pointed out that Paris’ early success forced pitchers to change how they attacked him. Paris had to keep adjusting, especially as he faced more off-speed and breaking pitches.

He admitted he needs to stay in the zone and keep improving his reads. The injury came at a tough moment, but maybe it gave him a chance to reset for next year.

Winter ball, spring progress, and the road back

Paris played winter ball in Mexico, trying to get his timing and confidence back. He hit .264 with an .814 OPS, drew 15 walks, and struck out 16 times.

He took that as a good sign for his plate discipline and ability to adapt to new pitchers. In spring, he went 3-for-8 with a walk and two strikeouts—a small sample, but a hint he might be turning a corner.

He talked hitting with Schenck but didn’t train with him over the winter. Paris still believes in his swing changes, but he knows the mental side is just as important if he wants to earn at-bats this year.

Positional flexibility and the Angels’ roster reality

The Angels’ outfield is packed, so Paris has shifted back to the infield—where he started out. The team’s looking for any way to use his skills.

He’s said he’ll play anywhere if it helps the team. That kind of attitude might be what keeps him in the majors, even with veterans and prospects blocking his path in the outfield.

Spring notes on the team’s depth and upcoming arms

Beyond Paris, the Angels’ spring is shaping up with several notable developments:

• Sam Bachman wants to stay healthy and is working on adding a changeup. That pitch might really shake up his whole approach on the mound.
• Caden Dana is still dealing with illness. That’s not great news for a team already worried about depth.
• Brent Suter is getting stretched out for multi-inning work. He might become a key piece for bullpen stability and matchup flexibility.
• Yusei Kikuchi is pitching in the World Baseball Classic. That could affect his readiness for the Angels when he gets back.

For Paris, the next step isn’t just about mechanics. He needs to blend selective hitting with the confidence he showed earlier this season.

If he figures that out, he could turn into a really useful piece for an Angels team that’s still searching for steady, flexible options around its main guys.

 
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