Angels sent RHP Billy Buckner outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. Buckner had been designated for assignment last week for the second time in the last two months. He'll go back into Salt Lake's rotation.

Angels designated RHP Billy Buckner for assignment. The club is clearing room for the arrival of J.C. Gutierrez, who was claimed off waivers. It's the second time Buckner has been designated for assignment this season. He's likely to clear waivers again.

Billy Buckner lasted three innings, allowing three runs on seven hits in a no-decision against the Tigers on Wednesday. Buckner was recalled when Jason Vargas went on the disabled list, and the right-hander was largely ineffective in his first start since being called up. He allowed two home runs among his seven hits, and he didn't strike out a batter in his three innings. With Vargas still sidelined for the foreseeable future the Angels will need an arm to continue making starts, but it remains to be seen whether Buckner will be the one to get another turn in the rotation after Wednesday's showing.

Angels purchased the contract of RHP Billy Buckner from Triple-A Salt Lake. With Jason Vargas injured, Buckner will provide bullpen depth. The 29-year-old has a 4.50 ERA over 12 starts at the Triple-A level.

Angels sent RHP Billy Buckner outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. Buckner cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Sunday. He'll stick around as organizational depth.

Angels designated RHP Billy Buckner for assignment. Buckner tossed five scoreless innings in a spot start Saturday, but the Halos no longer need him with Jered Weaver returning from the DL. He should clear waivers and stick around at Triple-A.

Billy Buckner was a pleasant surprise for the Angels on Saturday afternoon, as he fired five shutout frames against the Royals. Buckner held his former team to just two hits, but walked three and only struck out two batters. Still, Angels manager Mike Scioscia has to be thrilled with the outing under the circumstances. Buckner entered Saturday's outing with a 6.25 ERA in the majors. Jered Weaver and Tommy Hanson are getting close to rejoining the Angels, so he's unlikely to get another start.

Billy Buckner will start Saturday against the Royals. Buckner hasn't made an appearance since being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake last week, so he's well rested for the assignment. The 29-year-old has a 6.25 ERA in 21 starts and 15 relief appearances in the majors and can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

Angels purchased the contract of RHP Billy Buckner from Triple-A Salt Lake. Barry Enright was designated for assignment in order to make room for him on the active roster. Buckner, 29, has a 4.56 ERA and 40/25 K/BB ratio in 47 1/3 innings over eight starts this season in Triple-A and will operate in middle relief.

Angels signed RHP Billy Buckner to a minor league contract. It's not clear whether he'll be given a spring training invite. Buckner put up a 3.65 ERA over 27 starts in the Red Sox' minor league system this season but hasn't toed a major league rubber since 2010. He'll start the year at Triple-A.