Los Angeles Angels call up Shane Robinson, place Jefry Marte on DL

The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of outfielder Shane Robinson on Friday.

Robinson, 32, appeared in 14 games with the Angels earlier this season and went 5-for-25 with six runs scored and one RBI. Robinson owns a .227 average in 430 career games with Los Angeles, St. Louis and Minnesota.

The Angels also placed infielder Jefry Marte on the 10-day disabled list with a left foot fracture. The move for Marte, who is batting .173 in 45 games, is retroactive to Tuesday.

To create a spot on the 40-man roster for Robinson, Los Angeles designated right-hander Brooks Pounders for assignment. Pounders, 26, posted a 10.45 ERA in 11 major league appearances but was stronger at Triple-A Salt Lake with a 2.38 mark in 38 games.

The Angels enter play Friday one game behind the Minnesota Twins for the second wild card spot in the American League.