46 Ryan Madson, RP

Angels closer Ryan Madson's plans to move his rehab assignment from Class A Inland Empire to Triple-A Salt Lake have been temporarily put on hold after he began to feel inflammation in his surgically-repaired elbow, according to MLB.com. Madson said he's reached a "plateau" in his recovery.

Madson, who tossed a scoreless innings and recorded a save for Inland Empire May 13, believes he is close to returning, but acknowledges he might have been overly aggressive in his comeback attempt. Madson will still join Salt Lake for a rehab assignment, but no date has been set for when he will take the hill.

Angels reliever Ryan Madson, on the disabled list since the beginning of the year as he's working back from Tommy John surgery, is expected to pitch for Triple-A Salt Lake "early this week," according to Angels manager Mike Scioscia, MLB.com reports. 

Madson is expected to rehab at Triple-A for several weeks once he makes his first appearance. His rehab to this point has included one inning for Class A Inland Empire. 

Angels reliever Ryan Madson had hoped to be activated from the disabled list soon, but he will report to Triple-A Salt Lake Thursday, and his stay there will last "several weeks," Madson told reporters Wednesday.

Madson feels good, but the teams wants to slow down his pace, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Madson understands the decision, but feels he "can pitch here today and get people out," MLB.com reports.

The Angels are treading lightly with Madson, who is nearing a return from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for all of 2012.

Angels reliever Ryan Madson is nearly back from Tommy John surgery, which has those Fantasy owners stashing him in 45 percent of CBSSports.com leagues looking pretty smart. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Times put a damper on his immediate Fantasy value Sunday, when it reported that he will not resume the closer's role whenever he is ready to return to the majors.  

Madson has some experience and success as a closer, but it will likely take some players ahead of him faltering before he makes a Fantasy impact. Don't expect much more than holds out of the gate from the 32-year-old. 

Angels closer Ryan Madson, who is in his final stages of recovery from Tommy John surgery, is expected to make a second rehab appearance for Class A Inland Empire either Wednesday or Thursday, MLB.com reports. 

The Angels say that could be his final outing before returning to the team. Madson converted a save in his first relief appearance for Inland Empire.