STATUS UPDATE: Shut down from throwing for 3-4 weeks before beginning a throwing program. Total return likely mid-to-late June. The shutdown is to avoid shoulder surgery; structurally clean but the inflammation needs full rest. Was 0-3 with a 6.21 ERA in last 6 starts.

NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to April 30 with left shoulder inflammation. Was 0-3 with a 6.21 ERA — hadn't been a fantasy SP for several turns anyway. Mitch Farris was recalled. The Angels' rotation is getting thin behind Soriano and Kochanowicz.

Shutout with 8 K for the Angels. Kikuchi's fastball has been playing up in the AL and the new pitch mix is generating more whiffs. Standard-league add with an SP4 floor.

Started @ Chicago White Sox (0W-3L, 6.21 ERA)

Started vs San Diego Padres (0W-2L, 7.50 ERA)