Angels Recall Francisco Rodriguez, Option Cassevah To Salt Lake
Published on May 26, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Salt Lake Bees News Release
SALT LAKE CITY (May 26, 2010) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez from Triple-A Salt Lake and optioned right-handed pitcher Bobby Cassevah to the Bees.
Rodriguez, 27, has appeared in 13 games of relief for the Bees in 2010, owning a 2-1 record with a 3.63 ERA and 19 strikeouts. He made his major league debut with the Angels on April 15, pitching one inning of scoreless relief on the road against the New York Yankees. The Mexicali, Mexico native was originally signed by the Angels as a free agent in December 2005.
Cassevah, 24, has appeared in seven games of relief for the Angels in 2010, owning a 5.56 ERA with seven strikeouts. He made his major league debut with the Angels on April 9 against the Oakland A's, pitching just over two innings of scoreless relief. In 10 games of relief for the Bees this season, he owns a 1-1 record with a 3.09 ERA, seven strikeouts and one save. The Jacksonville, Fla. native was originally selected by the Angels in the 34th round of the 2004 draft.
The Salt Lake Bees continue an eight-game road trip tonight against the Iowa Cubs at 5:35 p.m. (MT). Listen to the game live on AM 1320 KFAN. For more information about Bees season tickets, which start as low as $7 per game, call (801) 325-BASE or visit slbees.com.
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