Angels Claim Veteran Utility Player Off Waivers

In another move designed to bolster their ailing infield, the Angels claimed veteran utilityman Niko Goodrum off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Angels recalled pitcher Kelvin Caceres from Triple-A Salt Lake and placed him on the 60-day injured list. Caceres suffered a lat injury in spring training and hasn't pitched since. Caceres wasn't in line for a promotion until he was healthy, but the Angels needed to free up a 40-man roster space in order to add Goodrum; moving Caceres to the 60-day IL allowed that to happen.