Glaus has tendinitis

TUCSON, March 26 (UPI) -- The results of medical on Anaheim third baseman Troy Glaus show he has tendinitis in his right wrist, but no further damage that would put his season in doubt.

The Angels shared a collective sigh of relief Tuesday when they got the results of an MRI and CT scan.

GLaus, 26, the Angels' premier power hitter, is day-to-day. He might be in uniform for Opening Day.

Glaus drove back to Los Angeles on Monday after experiencing discomfort in the wrist after batting practice Sunday. He was examined by hand and wrist specialist Dr. Norman Zemel on Monday.

"This is the best-case scenario," said General Manager Bill Stoneman. "It's a relief."

The results do not necessarily mean Glaus won't be placed on the 15-day disabled list to start the season, but so team officials said he will need only regular treatments and anti-inflammatories to knock down the tendonitis.

"With maintenance and treatment, it was something he was able to deal with," said Manager Mike Scioscia. "We're all extremely relieved about the fact that this is definitely something short-term. It doesn't look like something we'll have to put him on the DL for."

The 6-5, 229-pound Glaus has a career average of .253 with 148 home runs and 423 RBI. In 2002, he hit. 250 with 30 homers and 111 RBI. He has a .0947 career fielding average.