Our beloved Angels placed catcher Mike Napoli and 2B/Util infielder Erick Aybar on the 15-day disabled list. At the same time, the Halo’s optioned outfielder Nick Gorneault back to The Salt Lake Bees. We all knew his move up was going to be short, but I wish he could have spent more time on the roster. His call up was done to boost his confidence, which had decreased after losing out on the utility outfielder spot to Reggie Willits.
To replace Napoli, Aybar and Gorneault on the roster, the Halos recalled former top prospect Jeff Mathis from the Bees and activated from the 15-day DL Garret Anderson and infielder Maicer Izturis whom were working out with Rancho Cucamonga.
Napoli suffered what was reported to be a high left ankle sprain when he slid his leg out in an attempt to block the plate from Melvin Mora. Guerrero in right field made one of the greatest throws of the year, but when Napoli applied the tag on Mora, his spikes drove into Napoli’s left shin guard. It was on the final play of the Angels-Orioles game yesterday in Baltimore and when Napoli went to congratulate his teammates, he fell after only a few steps. Although X-rays taken on Sunday were reported to be normal, Napoli has returned to Anaheim. He will be examined tomorrow by Dr. Kenneth Jung, a foot and ankle specialist in Los Angeles. This marks the first time he has been on the disabled list in his career.
Mathis appeared with the Angels in the 05-06 seasons, registering a .155 average with two home runs and six RBIs in 28 games.
Mike Napoli was hitting.243 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs in 56 games.
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