Jerome Williams was knocked around in a spot start against the Athletics on Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits in just 3 1/3 innings. Williams walked one and struck out four in the contest. Yoenis Cespedes blasted a solo homer off him in the second inning and Brandon Moss added a two-run bomb before he departed in the fourth. Williams has been a disappointment for the Angels this season, now with a 6-8 record and 4.75 ERA over 125 innings. With Jered Weaver looking healthy enough to make his next start, Williams is likely to return to the long relief for the rest of 2012.

Jerome Williams will start Tuesday against the Athletics. The Angels were considering using Ervin Santana on Tuesday, but he'll pitch on regular rest Wednesday. This is just a spot-start for Williams, as Jered Weaver (biceps tendinitis) is scheduled to return to the rotation Thursday.

The Angels will move Jerome Williams to the bullpen An expected move, as Williams has lost his last five starts. Garrett Richards will start Tuesday, while Dan Haren (lower back) is expected to rejoin the Angels on Sunday against the Rangers.

Jerome Williams gave up five runs and nine hits in six innings Thursday in a loss to the Tigers. Garrett Richards looked awfully strong in his start against the Tigers, so it's likely Williams will be shifted to the pen to make room for Dan Haren this weekend. Williams has lost five straight starts to fall to 6-7 with a 4.85 ERA for the season.

Jerome Williams returned from the disabled list Saturday and gave up five runs over six innings in a loss to the Yankees. Williams allowed seven hits, including two-run homers by Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson. He also gave up an RBI single to Cano in his final inning of work. The 30-year-old right-hander has allowed 19 runs over his last four major league starts, raising his ERA from 3.68 to 4.67 in the process. He should be left inactive outside of AL-only leagues for now.

Jerome Williams (chest) will return from the disabled list to start Saturday against the Yankees. Williams has been sidelined since collapsing in the clubhouse following his outing on June 18 due to a combination of asthma and anxiety. He allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings last Friday in his most recent rehab start with Triple-A Salt Lake. C.J. Wilson is slated to start the second-half opener on Friday while Jered Weaver will get the ball on Sunday.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Jerome Williams (chest) will rejoin the rotation after the All-Star break. It wasn't a sure thing a couple weeks ago, but with Dan Haren (back) on the DL and Garrett Richards in the minors, Williams was fully expected to get his spot back. The breathing issue that landed him on the DL with last month is under control. "I try to work on my breathing and just not panic," Williams said.

Jerome Williams was diagnosed with a right forearm contusion after being hit by a comebacker during his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Salt Lake. Good news. Williams was charged with six runs (five earned) over two innings in Sunday's start and will likely need a couple more rehab outings before being activated. The veteran right-hander landed on the disabled list last month after collapsing in the Angels' clubhouse after experiencing shortness of breath and anxiety.

Jerome Williams was hit on the right forearm by a line drive during a rehab start Sunday at Triple-A Salt Lake. Williams had to be removed from the game. He wound up allowing six runs -- five earned -- over two innings, and seems likely to need a few more rehab outings before returning to the major leagues. He's been on the 15-day disabled list since June 19 with asthma issues.

Jerome Williams (chest) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Salt Lake. Williams is scheduled to throw around 75 pitches or five innings. He's expected to make at least two rehab starts, which could push his return past the All-Star break. Garrett Richards will continue to hold down the fifth spot in the rotation for now.