Angels placed RHP Mark Lowe on the 15-day disabled list with neck stiffness. It's not clear when the injury occurred, but it wouldn't be surprising if this is just an excuse to get him off the active roster. Lowe has struggled with an 11.37 ERA in seven appearances this season. The Angels are expected to call up Tommy Field from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.

Mark Lowe is expected to be placed on the disabled list. Lowe has struggled with an 11.37 ERA in seven games this season and is dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Angels will call up infielder Tommy Field to replace him on the active roster.

Angels purchased the contract of RHP Mark Lowe. Lowe was inked to a minor league deal last week after being released by the Dodgers, and he's now made the Opening Day bullpen. He'll operate in middle relief.

Angels signed RHP Mark Lowe to a minor league contract. Lowe was released by the Dodgers earlier this week after posting a 4.15 ERA and 6/3 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings this spring. He'll join the Angels in big league camp.

Dodgers released RHP Mark Lowe. Lowe seemed like a good bet to earn an Opening Day roster spot after signing a minor league deal last month, but he receives the boot despite decent Cactus league numbers (4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP). The seven-year veteran should have no trouble catching on elsewhere soon.

Dodgers signed RHP Mark Lowe to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Lowe will earn $1.5 million if he makes the Opening Day roster, with a chance to push the total up to $2.1 million. The former Ranger posted a 3.43 ERA and 28/13 K/BB ratio in 39 1/3 innings last season and would be used in middle relief.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Angels, Tigers, Orioles, Brewers and A's watched Mark Lowe and Ryan Rowland-Smith throw on Wednesday. Several other clubs were in attendance at the workout in Peoria, Arizona. Lowe posted a decent 3.43 ERA and 28/13 K/BB ratio in 39 1/3 innings last season for the Rangers. Rowland-Smith spent the summer at Triple-A.

Mark Lowe and Ryan Rowland-Smith threw in front of 15 to 20 scouts in Peoria, Arizona on Wednesday. Lowe, 29, threw 39 1/3 innings for the Rangers in 2012, posting a 3.43 ERA and 28/13 K/BB ratio. Rowland-Smith, 30, spent last season pitching for the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, posting a 3.94 ERA in 77 2/3 innings. They're both likely to settle for minor league deals.

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Dodgers, Giants, Brewers, Angels and Rays are among the clubs who have checked in on free agent reliever Mark Lowe. Lowe, 29, posted a 3.43 ERA and 28/13 K/BB ratio over 39 1/3 innings this past season with the Rangers. With this level of interest, it's possible he could get a two-year deal.

Rangers activated RHP Mark Lowe from the 15-day disabled list. Lowe ended up missing over six weeks with a strained right intercostal muscle. He returns to an excellent 2.30 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25/8 K/BB ratio over 31 1/3 innings this season.