MEDICAL WATCH:

RHP Ervin Santana (sprained elbow ligament) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He pitched in extended spring training in late April, and he started a rehab assignment with Class A Rancho Cucamonga on May 4. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Salt Lake on May 9, and he was activated May 14.

RHP John Lackey (elbow inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He began a throwing program April 6. He pitched in extended spring training in late April, and he made rehab starts for Class AAA Salt Lake on May 5 and May 10. He was activated May 16 to start against the Rangers but was ejected after just two pitches. The Angels adjusted their rotation to schedule Lackey to start May 18.

RF Vladimir Guerrero (torn right pectoral muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 16. He will miss at least a month. He began running the bases April 28, and he was doing defensive drills in early May. He began taking live batting practice May 15.

RHP Dustin Moseley (nerve irritation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list April 18. He was slowed in mid-May by a nerve problem in his neck injury, which was affecting him during his rehab at extended spring training.

RHP Kelvim Escobar (right shoulder surgery in July 2008) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 4, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on April 22. He started pitching in extended spring training in mid-May, and he could start a minor league rehab assignment in late May.

ROTATION:

LHP Joe Saunders

RHP Jered Weaver

RHP Matt Palmer

RHP Ervin Santana

RHP John Lackey