Angels’ Robert Stephenson faces hitters for the first time this spring
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Right-hander Robert Stephenson continues to insist he’ll be ready for Opening Day, and he took a step toward that goal Friday. Stephenson faced hitters for the first time this spring. “A huge step, obviously,” Stephenson said after the workout. “I don’t know how many we’re going to do, but obviously that’s another step closer to getting in games. I still feel like I’m perfectly on pace to be able to to get in enough games to be ready for Opening Day, which is the No. 1 priority.” Stephenson has missed most of the first two seasons of his three-year deal with the Angels. He returned from Tommy John surgery in May, and...