The Angels optioned Fermin to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Fermin has collected a 4.82 ERA and 15:5 K:BB over 9.1 innings with the Angels this season. He's being replaced by Shaun Anderson, who offers more length in the bullpen.
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Angels' Jose Fermin: Activated from IL
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The Angels reinstated Fermin (elbow) from the injured list Friday.
A right elbow impingement sent Fermin to the injured list in mid-May, but after making two rehab appearances in rookie ball, he's been given the green light to rejoin the Halos' bullpen. The 23-year-old rookie has given up five earned runs in 7.2 MLB innings and isn't likely to be used in high-leverage situations.
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Angels' Jose Fermin: Cleared for rehab assignment
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Fermin (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Angels' Arizona Complex League affiliate Saturday.
Fermin landed on the 15-day injured list May 15 due to a right elbow impingement. He was able to begin a throwing program last week and has progressed enough in his recovery to embark on a rehab assignment, making an early-June activation off the IL a possibility. Fermin posted a 5.87 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 7.2 innings prior to his injury.
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Angels' Jose Fermin: Resumes throwing
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Fermin (elbow) began a throwing program Thursday, per MLB.com.
Fermin was shut down from throwing for a few days after landing on the 15-day IL with a right elbow impingement May 18, but he's since been able to resume playing catch. Fermin's IL stint was backdated to May 15, which means he's eligible to return May 30, though an early-June activation is probably more likely.
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Angels' Jose Fermin: Out with elbow impingement
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The Angels placed Fermin on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right elbow impingement.
Fermin was called up by the Halos in late April and allowed five earned runs with a 12:5 K:BB over his first 7.2 frames in the majors. The right-hander will be eligible to be reinstated in late May, though it's unclear if he's expected to be available at that point.
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Angels' Jose Fermin: Set for big-league debut
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The Angels selected Fermin's contract from Double-A Rocket City on Saturday.
Fermin is one of the top relief pitching prospects in the minors, standing an intimidating 6-foot-3, 242 pounds and possessing an electric fastball/slider combo. He had a 1.13 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB in eight innings at Double-A.