Simmons returns to Angels after DL stint

The Los Angeles Angels activated shortstop Andrelton Simmons from the 10-day disabled list on Saturday.

Simmons, 28, had been out since June 5 because of a sprained ankle. He excelled at the plate before the injury, hitting .330 (71-for-215) with four home runs, 34 RBIs and five stolen bases in 59 games.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia wasted no time putting Simmons back in the starting lineup. He was slated to hit in the No. 2 spot on Saturday between Ian Kinsler and Mike Trout.

Meanwhile, outfielder Justin Upton was scratched from the lineup because of lower-back stiffness.

The Angels also selected the contract of left-hander John Lamb, who was scheduled to make his first big league start since 2016 with the Cincinnati Reds. To clear space on the roster, the team optioned infielder Nolan Fontana to Triple-A Salt Lake and designated right-hander Oliver Drake for assignment.

--Field Level Media