Kevin

Jepsen

Jepsen posted a rough 7.62 ERA in 16 appearances for the Halos last season before undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in September. He’ll be fighting for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen in camp this spring.

The move was made to clear space for RHP Ernesto Frieri, who was acquired from the Padres on Thursday. Jepsen had been one of the worst members of the Halos’ rocky bullpen, allowing nine runs (eight earned) while posting a 4/2 K/BB ratio in seven innings over nine appearances. Similarly ineffective in 2011, Jepsen could find himself camped out at Triple-A for an extended period of time.

He’ll replace the injured Dan Haren (back) on the active roster. The Angels will need a starter for Sunday’s game, so Jepsen’s stint in the majors could be a brief one. He’ll serve as bullpen depth for now.

The Angels are also expected to tender contracts to designated hitter Kendrys Morales, third baseman Alberto Callaspo and reliever Kevin Jepsen. Some pegged Williams as a non-tender candidate after he posted a disappointing 4.58 ERA in 137 2/3 innings this season, but the Angels are short on starters at the moment.

Jepsen has extended his long toss program in recent weeks to build up his arm strength, and hasn’t experienced any setbacks. He had been experiencing tightness in his triceps since the second week of spring training, and attempted to pitch through the ailment. He struggled through his first six outings however, and hit the disabled list on April 13. He should return to the Angels bullpen by the end of the month.

Jepsen has been sidelined since April 12 with a strained right shoulder, but resumed throwing from a mound last weekend and hasn’t had any setbacks. He remains on track to return from the DL sometime later this month.

Jepsen has been on the shelf since mid-April with discomfort in his right triceps muscle. The 28-year-old reliever should return to the Anaheim bullpen this month.

Jepsen resumed throwing from a mound last weekend and hasn’t had any setbacks. He could conceivably be ready for activation in a week or so.

Jepsen, who has been out since mid-April with a triceps ailment, will make a third rehab appearance this week, but it sounds like it could be his final one. He’ll return to middle relief for the Halos.

Jepsen has missed most of the season with a triceps injury but made a few rehab appearances with no issues. He’ll return to middle relief.