Santana reportedly believes that after skipping the start, which would have been on Tuesday, he’ll be able to go again when it’s his turn.

Last year, Santana was 16-7 with a 3.49 ERA. This year hasn’t been nearly as productive. In six starts, he has a 7.47 ERA and a record of 1-3. In 31.1 innings of work, he’s given up 45 hits and 13 walks while striking out only 21 batters.

The native of the Dominican Republic will be replaced in the starting rotation by Sean O’Sullivan. To make room for O’Sullivan, the Angels will reportedly place Kelvim Escobar on the DL.

At 33-29, the Angels have done a really fine job this year, especially considering all of the tragic loss of starting pitcher Nick Adenhart.

Ervin Santana Injury Update (Image: Newscom)

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Kelvim Escobar Returns (Image: Zuma Press)

Shoulder surgery is the reason why he’s missed so much time. He didn’t pitch at all in 2008 and missed the beginning of this season while still recovering.

In 2007, Escobar was one of the best pitchers in the American League. In 30 starts, the native of Venezuela had an 18-7 record to go along with a 3.40 ERA.

Now 33 years old, Escobar has a lot to prove. In recent comments, he says that he feels healthy and wants to help his team.

If Escobar can return to the top of his game, that’d be a huge boost for the Angels. Currently, L.A. is 4.5 games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West. Last season, the Angeles had the best record in baseball at 100-62. This year, their record is 26-25.

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