ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver will miss
his scheduled start Friday while recovering from tendinitis.
The
Angels confirmed Thursday that Weaver will miss his turn in the opener
of a key home series against Detroit. Both teams are in the thick of the
AL wild card race.
Los Angeles said the club will announce
Weaver's next start this weekend, likely indicating he won't be out
long. Ervin Santana will start Friday for the Angels, who were off
Thursday.
Weaver (16-4) was struck by a liner from Seattle's
Dustin Ackley during a 2-1 loss to the Mariners last Sunday. An MRI on
Weaver's right shoulder revealed tendinitis apparently unrelated to the
line drive.
The All-Star has lost three of his last five starts after a 15-1 start to the season.
