Angels shut down Guerrero, Hunter

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 10 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels have shelved veterans Torii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero due to injuries.

The stars were placed on the 15-day disabled list with the Angels trailing the Texas Rangers by 1/2-game in the American League West.

Guerrero suffered a strained muscle behind his left knee and a lower hamstring strain in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Rangers.

He was playing right field for just the second time this season, after missing 38 games with a torn right pectoral muscle.

Guerrero's primary function has been designated hitter.

Hunter has a strained right side and will miss next Tuesday's All-Star Game in St. Louis.

Guerrero is batting .290 with four home runs and 21 RBI in 176 at-bats, while Hunter is batting .305 with 17 homers with 65 RBI in 285 at-bats.

"Maybe it's for the best," Hunter said on the team's Web site. "I should be ready to go on July 22. The All-Star break helps, since those days count."