Los Angeles Angels Roster Report 2009-07-04

--After Friday's game, the Angels optioned IF Sean Rodriguez back to Class AAA Salt Lake and recalled 2B Howie Kendrick. In 19 games since being demoted, Kendrick hit .338 (25 for 74) with six doubles, a triple, two home runs and 11 RBI. Kendrick was hitting just .231 when the Angels sent him down.

--2B Howie Kendrick's return could mean less playing time for SS Erick Aybar. Maicer Izturis has been starting at second base most days since Kendrick's demotion and Angels manager Mike Scioscia indicated he would make some starts at shortstop now. Izturis was 3-for-4 Friday and is batting .395 (15 for 38) in his past 10 games. Izturis has scored 17 runs and driven in 15 in his past 16 starts.

--RHP Sean O'Sullivan could find himself back in Class AAA Salt Lake after his start Saturday. With an off day on Thursday, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the team would "probably not" use a fifth starter again until after the All-Star break. The Angels are likely to want O'Sullivan to continue starting on a regular basis in the meantime.

--1B Kendry Morales hit his 14th home run of the season Friday. All 14 have come with the switch-hitter batting left-handed. Morales now has extra-base hits in 12 of his past 17 starts (eight doubles, one triple, six home runs).

MEDICAL WATCH:

RHP Ervin Santana (right triceps inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 12. He began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona League on June 28, and he was activated July 3.

RHP Kelvim Escobar (right shoulder soreness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 6. He then had a setback in his rehab and is out indefinitely.

RHP Shane Loux (right shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 17. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 19.

RHP Scot Shields (left knee tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 26. He had season-ending surgery June 16 and was moved to the 60-day DL.

RHP Dustin Moseley (nerve irritation in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list April 18, and he was transferred to the 60-day disabled list June 6. He had a setback in mid-May during his rehab at extended spring training. He was cleared to start light throwing in late May but was shut down again because of pain traveling from his neck to his elbow.

ROTATION:

LHP Joe Saunders

RHP Jered Weaver

RHP John Lackey

RHP Ervin Santana

RHP Sean O'Sullivan

BULLPEN:

LHP Brian Fuentes (closer)

RHP Justin Speier

RHP Jason Bulger

RHP Kevin Jepsen

LHP Darren Oliver

RHP Rich Thompson

RHP Matt Palmer

CATCHERS:

Jeff Mathis

Mike Napoli

INFIELDERS:

1B Kendry Morales

2B Howie Kendrick

SS Erick Aybar

3B Chone Figgins

INF Maicer Izturis

OUTFIELDERS:

LF Juan Rivera

CF Torii Hunter

RF Bobby Abreu

DH Vladimir Guerrero

OF Gary Matthews Jr.

OF/INF Robb Quinlan

Author: Fox Sports

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Added: July 4, 2009