--RHP Sean O'Sullivan was optioned back to Triple-A Salt Lake after his start Saturday against the Orioles. With an off day Thursday, the Angels will not need a fifth starter again until after the All-Star break. The move allows O'Sullivan to continue starting on a regular basis through the break. He or Matt Palmer could rejoin the Angels' rotation after the break.

--OF Reggie Willits was recalled from Salt Lake when RHP Sean O'Sullivan was optioned.

--LHP Joe Saunders gave up home runs to Brian Roberts and Matt Wieters in his 5 1/3 innings Sunday. He has now given up 20 home runs this season -- the most of any American League pitcher and one short of his career-high for a season. Eighteen of the 20 home runs have been hit by right-handed batters.

--RHP Jered Weaver will start the first game of a three-game series against the Rangers Monday. The Angels have lost five of six to the Rangers in Texas this season but this is their first meeting in Anaheim. Weaver allowed seven runs in 5 1/3 innings of his start in Texas last week but he is 5-1 with a 1.83 ERA at home this season (3-2, 4.66 on the road).

MEDICAL WATCH:

RHP Ervin Santana (right triceps inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 12. He began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona League on June 28, and he was activated July 3.

RHP Kelvim Escobar (right shoulder soreness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 6. He then had a setback in his rehab and is out indefinitely.

RHP Shane Loux (right shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 17. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 19.

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.

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.

ROTATION:

LHP Joe Saunders

RHP Jered Weaver

RHP John Lackey

RHP Ervin Santana

BULLPEN:

LHP Brian Fuentes (closer)

RHP Justin Speier

RHP Jason Bulger

RHP Kevin Jepsen

LHP Darren Oliver

RHP Rich Thompson

RHP Matt Palmer

CATCHERS:

Jeff Mathis

Mike Napoli

INFIELDERS:

1B Kendry Morales

2B Howie Kendrick

SS Erick Aybar

3B Chone Figgins

INF Maicer Izturis

OUTFIELDERS:

LF Juan Rivera

CF Torii Hunter

RF Bobby Abreu

DH Vladimir Guerrero

OF Gary Matthews Jr.

OF/INF Robb Quinlan

OF Reggie Willits

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