Jul 3
As expected, Santana (forearm) was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday and will start against the Orioles, the Orange County Register reports.
Recommendation: Manager Mike Scioscia is hoping some refined mechanics can get Santana back to near the level he pitched at during 2008.
Jul 3
RHP Ervin Santana returned from his second stint on the DL and made his first start Friday since June 11. Santana's velocity and movement seemed to be improved, but the Orioles scored five times in the first three innings against him on their way to a 6-4 victory. Luke Scott (a two-run double in the first) and Aubrey Huff (a three-run home run in the third) did the damage. Santana is now 0-2 with a 12.12 ERA at Angel Stadium this season.
