PCL1 Salt Lake Bees

Angels Release Wilhite, Jepsen Activated

Published on May 4, 2009 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Salt Lake Bees News Release


SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2009) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that the club has released right-handed pitcher Matt Wilhite. In other movement, right-handed pitcher Kevin Jepsen has completed his rehab assignment and upon activation was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake today.

Wilhite, 27, appeared in six games for the Bees in 2009, registering an 8.44 ERA with six strikeouts. In his seventh season in the Angels organization, Wilhite was in his fourth season as a Salt Lake Bee. He owns a 17-6 overall record in Salt Lake and appeared in 156 games during his Triple-A career, ranking him fifth in all-time appearances for the Bees. The Franklin, Ky. native was signed by the Angels as a free agent on June 21, 2003.

Jepsen, 24, has appeared in two games for the Bees in 2009, both on rehab assignment since the Angels placed him on the Disabled List with lower back spasms on April 19. He has appeared in five games of relief for the Angels this season. Jepsen appeared in 15 games for the Bees in 2008, owning a 1-3 record with a 2.35 ERA. The Anaheim, Calif. native was originally selected by the Angels in the second round of the 2002 draft.

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