Shoemaker (0-1) allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two over three innings, and took the loss Friday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

After earning the job as the Angels fifth starter, Shoemaker had a very forgettable first start, as he fell behind 3-0 in the first inning, and left the game after allowing 10 hitters to reach base in three innings. Despite his struggles in both 2015 and his first outing this season, he's hoping to recapture the magic of his 2014 season, when he went 16-4 with a 3.04 ERA. He'll make his next start Wednesday at the Athletics.

Nick Tropeano's demotion to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday likely means that Shoemaker will begin the season as the team's fifth starter, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tropeano and Shoemaker were battling for the spot all spring, but Tropeano forced the team's hand after capping a disappointing Cactus League by allowing five runs on six hits in four innings against the Cubs. While he may have the job, Shoemaker hasn't done much to turn heads, having surrendered seven homers in just 20 innings. Shoemaker will need to keep the ball in the yard if he hopes to duplicate his breakout 2014 season, as a 1.6 HR/9 contributed to a 4.46 ERA last year.

Shoemaker is in the mix for the fifth spot in the Angels' rotation this spring, the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll compete with Hector Santiago, Tyler Skaggs, and Nick Tropeano, and it's possible that another spot will become available if injury befalls one of the team's top-four starters. Shoemaker is out of minor league options, which should steer him into a long-relief role if he fails to secure his place among the team's core starters this spring.

Shoemaker will be pushed off his scheduled start Tuesday against the Athletics due to an arm issue, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker was expected to throw a bullpen session Sunday after he had his previous turn in the Angels' rotation skipped, but it sounds like he was experiencing some renewed soreness in his throwing arm, which has been an ongoing problem this month. Nick Tropeano is the leading candidate to pick up the start Tuesday in Shoemaker's stead.

Shoemaker allowed four runs on six hits while striking out one and walking two over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Twins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Shoemaker's first start since Sept. 1 after recovering from a forearm injury, and he was not especially sharp, surrendering two home runs and throwing 71 pitches before being removed. Shoemaker is expected to make his last start of the season Sunday against the Mariners, but he could be a risky play as he looks to get his feet under him following the absence. He has tallied a 4.46 ERA with 116 strikeouts in 135.1 innings.

Shoemaker (forearm) will likely start Sunday against the Twins, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker threw a bullpen session last Sunday that reportedly went well, and barring a setback over the weekend, appears to be in line to start the series finale. The 28-year-old, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 1, should be in line for at least one more start after Sunday.

Shoemaker (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, David Adler of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker has already been ruled out for his scheduled start Tuesday, but he will throw a simulated game in the next few days and could potentially start again Minnesota later in the week.

Shoemaker (forearm) will not make his start Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker missed his previous start due to the forearm strain, but now it appears that absence will stretch through a second turn in the rotation. The team hasn't announced who will start in his place, but Nick Tropeano replaced him last time.

Shoemaker (forearm) is not expected to return until next weekend, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker was scratched from Monday's start due to a forearm strain, but the severity of the ailment has yet to be determined. The right-hander plans to play catch Monday, at which point a clearer timetable could be laid out. Nick Tropeano could be called upon to make another turn in the rotation if the results don't check out for Shoemaker.

Shoemaker has a forearm strain and will not start Monday, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.

EDGE Analysis

The hope is that Shoemaker will miss just one turn in the rotation. Nick Tropeano will now be called upon to start Monday against the Dodgers. Shoemaker is 2-0 since returning to the Angels' rotation, so this is a bit of a buzz kill for his owners.