Angels' James Hoyt: Optioned to Triple-A

Hoyt was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Hoyt gave up five unearned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two in a relief inning Thursday, and he'll head back to the Triple-A club following a brief stay in the Angels' bullpen. Right-hander Packy Naughton will take his place in the bullpen after he was recalled Friday.