--2B Howie Kendrick has found it hard to get much playing time despite hitting .361 (48-for-133) since he was recalled from Class AAA in early July. But Kendrick has continued hitting. He was 2-for-4 Sunday in his first start in five games and has 11 hits in his past 23 at-bats.

MEDICAL WATCH:

RHP Jason Bulger (tight right shoulder) was shut down Aug. 27-Sept. 5. He made a relief appearance Sept. 6.

RHP Kelvim Escobar (right shoulder soreness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 6, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on July 24. He is out indefinitely.

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. He is out indefinitely.

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.

ROTATION:

RHP Jered Weaver

RHP John Lackey

RHP Ervin Santana

LHP Joe Saunders

LHP Scott Kazmir

BULLPEN:

LHP Brian Fuentes (closer)

RHP Jason Bulger

RHP Kevin Jepsen

LHP Darren Oliver

RHP Matt Palmer

RHP Jose Arredondo

RHP Trevor Bell

RHP Rich Thompson

RHP Sean O'Sullivan

CATCHERS:

Jeff Mathis

Mike Napoli

Bobby Wilson

INFIELDERS:

1B Kendry Morales

2B Howie Kendrick

SS Erick Aybar

3B Chone Figgins

INF Maicer Izturis

INF Brandon Wood

OUTFIELDERS:

LF Juan Rivera

CF Torii Hunter

RF Bobby Abreu

DH Vladimir Guerrero

OF Gary Matthews Jr.

OF/INF Robb Quinlan

OF Reggie Willits