Scott White, Al Melchior chat replay (3/6)
Luis Jimenez optioned to Salt Lake
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
The 25-year-old Jimenez hit .232 for the Angels over 69 at-bats. He had two RBI.
Tyler Lyons to start Wednesday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Lyons, 25, has never pitched in the majors. He was a ninth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2010 draft. He has a 4.47 ERA and 4.2 K/BB over 46 1/3 innings at Triple-A Memphis this season.
Chris Nelson added to 25-man roster
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Nelson went 8 for 36 (.222) with two doubles in his stint with the Yankees, which designated him for assignment last week.
Jesus Montero back behind plate
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
"He just came off the plate," Wedge said. "He just released too early. You’ve got to keep your foot planted. You’re not going to turn two on that, so you’ve just got to keep your foot planted on that."
The 23-year-old Montero continues to be more prized for his hitting than his fielding, but he has gone 7 for 34 (.206) in May with a homer and two RBI. He's struck out six times during the month. Montero is batting .206 on the season with three homers and nine RBI over 97 at-bats.
Aaron Harang on track for Tuesday
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Harang missed his last start with a stiff back. He's 1-4 with a 7.30 ERA in five starts. He has 23 strikeouts over 24 1/3 innings.
Jake Odorizzi to remain in David Price's rotation spot
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Part of the trade that sent former Ray James Shields to Kansas City, Odorizzi is 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings over eight starts with Triple-A Durham this season.
Wilson Betemit doing more water jogging
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Betemit is on the disabled list with a Grade 2/3 tear in his PCL. He began jogging in a pool Friday.
The switch-hitter has not been cleared for baseball activities and will not be ready to come off the 60-day disabled list when he's eligible May 30.
Taylor Teagarden doing more rehab work
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Teagarden just had the splint removed from his thumb Saturday. The catcher is not close to going on an injury rehab assignment.
Jake Westbrook feeling good after throwing Sunday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Westbrook has been dealing with scar tissue buildup in his elbow. He is expected to miss at least two more starts, if not more, if a cortisone shot doesn't break up the scar tissue.
Brian Roberts has sutures removed
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Roberts, who was moved to the 60-day disabled list over the weekend, was supposed to have the sutures removed Friday, but the leg wasn't fully healed.
