ANAHEIM, Calif., May 8 (UPI) -- The Anaheim Angels have activated righthander Kevin Appier from the 15-day disabled list.
The move was made following Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Cleveland Indians.
Appier, who has not pitched since April 19 because of a strained flexor muscle in his pitching arm, will start against Cleveland on Thursday.
The 35-year-old completed just the third stint on the DL in his 15-year career. He is 1-2 with a 7.36 ERA in four starts this season, his second with the defending World Series champions. In 18 1/3 innings, Appier has given up 22 hits, including six home runs, with 10 walks and 11 strikeouts.
The Angels, who are now 4-0 against the Tribe this season, will look to sweep Cleveland out of town with a win Thursday night. Appier will start that contest.
To open a roster spot, the Angels designated journeyman lefthander Rich Rodriguez for assignment. The 40-year-old had a 2.45 ERA in three relief appearances.
