KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 14 (UPI) -- Early Sunday evening, after the completion of a weekend series in Kansas City, the Anaheim Angels placed veteran closer Troy Percival on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to last Thursday, because of an "infection of an abrasion near his left Achilles tendon," according to club officials.
Percival took a flight from Kansas City for Anaheim on Sunday morning to have his left heel examined by team physician Dr. Craig Milhouse.
Percival suffered a two-inch scrape on the heel while boating with his family over the All-Star break, and the scrape became infected near his Achilles tendon.
For the year, Percival (3-1) has 22 saves in 24 chances, with an ERA of 2.15.
To take his spot on the roster, the Angels called up righthander Matt Wise from Triple-A Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League.
Angels Manager Mike Scioscia said the team will "close by committee," with righthander Ben Weber and lefty Scott Schoeneweis being the primary candidates for the role until Percival returns.
