Angels recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Salt Lake. Rasmus was optioned to Triple-A on May 13, but he's now needed as a seventh arm in the Angels' bullpen. The 26-year-old allowed two runs in 2 1/3 innings in his first go-round with the Halos earlier this season.

Angels optioned RHP Cory Rasmus to Triple-A Salt Lake. The move clears a spot for Tuesday's starter, Matt Shoemaker. Rasmus allowed two runs on five hits and one walk in 2 1/3 innings during his brief stint with the Angels.

Angels recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Salt Lake. The move gives the Angels a fresh arm for the bullpen. Rasmus made 16 appearances with the Angels last year and had a 2.76 ERA and 13/10 K/BB ratio over his first 16 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season.

Angels recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Salt Lake. Rasmus, 25, was acquired from the Braves for Scott Downs at the trade deadline and will provide bullpen depth. He has a 2.79 ERA over nine appearances at the Triple-A level.

Angels acquired RHP Cory Rasmus from the Braves for LHP Scott Downs. Rasmus was the 38th overall pick in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft and has posted some promising numbers as a reliever in the minor leagues. Cory is the younger brother of Blue Jays center fielder Colby Rasmus.

Braves recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett. He'll serve as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets. Rasmus has allowed five runs on five hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings with the Braves this season.

Cory Rasmus will serve as the Braves' 26th man during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets. The younger brother of Blue Jays outfielder Colby Rasmus will serve merely as bullpen depth for Atlanta. He allowed five hits, three walks and five runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief earlier this season with the Braves.

Braves optioned RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett. The move clears a spot for Jordan Walden's return from the disabled list. Rasmus gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings over two appearances during his brief stay with the club. He could get another shot in the Braves' bullpen later this summer.

Braves recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett. Rasmus has a 0.93 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21/9 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The right-hander should do well in a middle relief role.