--RHP Jose Arredondo threw three innings of shutout relief in Friday's loss, the longest appearance of his major-league career. Arredondo allowed just one hit, walked two and struck out five in the three innings.

--Angels relievers have pitched 32 innings in the first eight games of this 10-game road trip, including seven by Arredondo and Matt Palmer Friday night. The Angels could make a roster move Saturday to add another arm to the bullpen.

--C Mike Napoli was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in his last at-bat Friday. Napoli has hits in eight of his past nine games and 19 hits in his past 47 at-bats (.404).

--1B Kendry Morales had an RBI double in four at-bats Friday. Morales ranks third in the American League with 60 extra-base hits (31 doubles, two triples, 27 home runs).

MEDICAL WATCH:

LHP Joe Saunders (left shoulder tightness) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 8. He threw a bullpen session Aug. 21 and might rejoin the rotation Aug. 27.

RHP Kelvim Escobar (right shoulder soreness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 6, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on July 24. He is out indefinitely.

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. He is out indefinitely.

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.

ROTATION:

RHP Jered Weaver

RHP John Lackey

RHP Ervin Santana

RHP Sean O'Sullivan

RHP Trevor Bell

BULLPEN:

LHP Brian Fuentes (closer)

RHP Jason Bulger

RHP Kevin Jepsen

LHP Darren Oliver

RHP Shane Loux

RHP Matt Palmer

RHP Jose Arredondo

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

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