Angels' Haren limps off field in pain
Potential bad news for the Angels: As the team was taking the field for batting practice before Wednesday's afternoon game with the Kansas City Royals, right-hander Dan Haren came limping off in obvious pain. Manager Mike Scioscia said Haren experienced pain in his back while throwing a bullpen session and went down hard.
Haren grimaced as he headed up the passageway to the Angel clubhouse and trainers' room and Scioscia wouldn't hazard a guess as to whether the problem was a simple muscle spasm or perhaps something more serious. Haren was being evaluated and the Angels promised an update later.
The team did have some good news, though, saying infielder Howie Kendrick, the team's leading hitter with a .322 average, will come off the disabled list in time for Saturday's game with the New York Yankees.
Angels
SS -- Erick Aybar
LF -- Bobby Abreu
RF -- Torii Hunter
3B -- Alberto Callaspo
DH -- Russell Branyan
1B -- Mark Trumbo
C -- Hank Conger
2B -- Alexi Amarista
CF -- Peter Bourjos
P -- Tyler Chatwood
Kansas City Royals
LF -- Alex Gordon
CF -- Melky Cabrera
1B -- Eric Hosmer
RF -- Jeff Francoeur
DH -- Billy Butler
3B -- Mike Aviles
2B -- Chris Getz
C -- Matt Treanor
SS -- Alcides Escobar
P -- Felipe Paulino
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-- Kevin Baxter in Kansas City
Photo: Dan Haren. Credit: Hannah Foslien / Getty Images
