US EditionAngels Reliever Robert Stephenson Encouraged by Start of Throwing Program
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – Hunter Strickland was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation; the Angels recalled Victor Mederos as a replacement, sources said.
- Hunter Strickland, the 36-year-old right-handed reliever for the Angels, was placed on the disabled list on Monday due to inflammation in his right shoulder.
- Strickland developed discomfort on Sunday during pregame work and a perfect 15-pitch inning, leading to a scheduled MRI on Tuesday to assess the injury.
- The Angels added 24-year-old pitcher Victor Mederos from their Triple-A Salt Lake roster to fill the bullpen vacancy left by Strickland; Mederos had previously pitched three innings in a single outing this April.
- Reliever Robert Stephenson, recovering from Tommy John surgery, reported feeling ‘a lot better’ since last Monday and expressed encouragement about fully ramping up his throwing program.
- Interim manager Ray Montgomery said there is no timetable for Strickland's return, while Strickland said he is ‘just hoping for the best,’ indicating ongoing uncertainty about his recovery.
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