Angels option Shoemaker to Triple-A; gave up 7 runs in 2 1/3

Posted May 01, 2016 7:00 am

The Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have optioned right-handed starter Matt Shoemaker to Triple-A Salt Lake in one of five roster moves Sunday.

Shoemaker (1-4) allowed seven earned runs in 2 1/3 innings Saturday night as the Texas Rangers scored six in the third in a 7-2 win. He has a 9.15 ERA in five starts. As a rookie in 2014, Shoemaker went 16-4 with a 3.04 ERA.

Manager Mike Scioscia said the Angels might not need to fill Shoemaker's spot in the rotation until May 14 because of scheduled off days.

Right-hander A.J. Achter was recalled from Salt Lake.

Outfielder Craig Gentry was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right lumbar spine strain.

Left-hander C.J. Wilson (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day DL to make room on the 40-man roster for outfielder Shane Robinson, who was called up from Salt Lake. Robinson was in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker walks off the mound while removing his cap as Texas Rangers' Ian Desmond watches Mitch Moreland three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) The Associated Press

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