by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (12:34 am ET) Angels relief pitcher Sean Burnett started his rehab assignment with Class A Inland Empire Saturday night, surrendering a solo home run while pitching one inning. The homer was the only hit off Burnett in the appearance.
Working his way back from forearm tightness, Burnett is expected to be activated from the disabled list before Tuesday's game.
It could be Burnett's first and only rehab appearance, as he is expected to be activated from the disabled list prior to Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Sean Burnett expected to return Tuesday
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/16/2013) Angels relief pitcher Sean Burnett is expected to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday after throwing a bullpen session Thursday, the Orange County Register reports. He should begin a short rehab assignment over the weekend.
Burnett has surrendered just one earned run in 8 2/3 innings this season.
Sean Burnett scheduled for Thursday bullpen session
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/15/2013) Angels relief pitcher Sean Burnett is expected to throw a bullpen session Thursday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list with forearm tightness, MLB.com reports. He has allowed just one earned run in 8 2/3 innings this season.
Sean Burnett almost ready for mound work
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (5/13/2013) Angels manager Mike Scioscia said he expects reliever Sean Burnett to start throwing off a mound later this week, MLB.com reports. Burnett, who has been sidelined since April 26 due to nerve irritation and inflammation in his right forearm, was able to play catch without incident Monday.
Sean Burnett gets favorable diagnosis
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/6/2013) After meeting with Dr. James Andrews, Angels reliever Sean Burnett has been diagnosed with forearm inflammation and nerve irritation, the Los Angeles Times reports Monday.
The good news is that Burnett does not have any structural damage. He has been given an injection to help speed the recovery time but has no timetable for a return.
Sean Burnett to see Dr. James Andrews
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (5/4/2013) Angels reliever Sean Burnett, on the 15-day disabled list with a forearm injury, is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews Monday, MLB.com reports.
"It feels fine, but I haven't thrown off a mound," said Burnett, who is eligible to come off the DL on May 12.
Burnett has been limited to throwing off flat ground.
Sean Burnett placed on DL
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/28/2013) The Angels placed reliever Sean Burnett on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to left forearm irritation, MLB.com reports.
Burnett last pitched on April 26 at Seattle and picked up a hold. He's given up one run over 8 2/3 innings this season with seven strikeouts and three holds.
Sean Burnett back in action
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (4/27/2013) Angels reliever Sean Burnett was able to get back on the mound Friday night against the Mariners. Burnett, who was unavailable the past few days due to tightness in his forearm, did not allow a run over his two-thirds of an inning.
He did walk a batter but was still able to lower his ERA to 1.04 following his brief appearance.
Sean Burnett available Thursday
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/25/2013) Angels relief pitcher Sean Burnett deemed himself ready for action Thursday in the team's game against the Mariners, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Burnett has been out for four days with tightness in his forearm. He has allowed just one run this season on eight hits and three walks in eight innings while striking out seven.
Sean Burnett has forearm soreness
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/23/2013) Angels reliever Sean Burnett will be unavailable until at least Thursday with soreness in his forearm, the Los Angeles Times reports Tuesday. The Angels aren't too concerned about the injury.
The 30-year-old Burnett has a 1.13 ERA over eight innings with seven strikeouts and two holds. The team recalled Nick Maronde to fill his spot in the bullpen.
Burnett has rough spring debut
(3/13/2013) Angels reliever Sean Burnett made his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Padres. After dealing with back stiffness earlier in camp, he allowed two runs on four hits over one-third inning. "I'm disappointed in myself," Burnett told MLB.com. "I'm frustrated. I don't care if it's spring training. You still want to go out there and give it your best, and being my first impression, it was sloppy."
Burnett back at full strength
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (3/4/2013) Angels relief pitcher Sean Burnett indicated no problems Monday, a day after throwing his first bullpen session since being shut down with back stiffness last month, the Orange County Register reports. Burnett said he felt fine following the outing and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Tuesday before making his Cactus League debut later in the week. He signed a two-year deal with Los Angeles in the offseason.
Burnett making progress with back
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (2/25/2013) Angels reliever Sean Burnett, who is dealing with a stiff lower back, threw some side work at camp on Monday, reports MLB.com. Burnett said he already feels good enough to get back on the mound, if needed. "I'm good," Burnett said. "I won't be missing any [regular-season] games or anything, just taking my time. We have plenty of time."
Burnett starting to feel better
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (2/21/2013) MLB.com reports Thursday that Angels reliever Sean Burnett, who is dealing with a stiff back, could resume long tossing again by the end of the week. Burnett told reporters that he is starting to feel better and is confident that his injury won't prevent him from being ready come opening day.
MRI comes back clean for Burnett
(2/18/2013) MLB.com reports an MRI on Angels reliever Sean Burnett showed nothing more than stiffness. He is being considered day to day at this point. Burnett missed Monday's workout due to discomfort in his lower back.
Burnett slated for MRI on back
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (2/18/2013) New Angels relief pitcher Sean Burnett missed the team's morning workouts Monday in order to receive an MRI on his back, MLB.com reports. Burnett experienced some stiffness in his lower back, but manager Mike Scioscia said he is not concerned. "He'll be fine," he added.
