Matt Shoemaker earned his first career victory, allowing two runs over five innings as the Angels defeated the Phillies on Tuesday. Shoemaker is auditioning for the rotation spot vacated by the struggling Hector Santiago. The right-hander didn't have great results with Triple-A Salt Lake, but averaged better than a strikeout per inning and nearly three strikeouts for every one walk. On Tuesday, he allowed just three hits and a walk while striking out three. His next audition will come at home against the Rays.

Angels recalled RHP Matt Shoemaker from Triple-A Salt Lake. As expected, Shoemaker will make the start Tuesday against the Phillies. The 27-year-old had a 6.31 ERA through five starts in Triple-A this season and isn't a recommended option in fantasy leagues.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed that Matt Shoemaker will be called up to start Tuesday against the Phillies. He'll take the rotation spot of Hector Santiago, at least for now. Shoemaker has posted a 6.31 ERA through five starts in Triple-A this season and isn't a consideration in most fantasy leagues.

Matt Shoemaker is expected to be called up to start on Tuesday against the Phillies. He'll be taking the rotation spot of Hector Santiago, who has been sent to the bullpen. Shoemaker has posted a 6.31 ERA in five starts at Triple-A Salt Lake this season and should be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Angels optioned RHP Matt Shoemaker to Triple-A Salt Lake. Shoemaker allowed three runs over 6 2/3 relief innings before the demotion. He could be used in Salt Lake's rotation.

Matt Shoemaker pitched five scoreless innings and struck out five against the Mariners on Friday. Shoemaker wasn't going to be a September callup until Jered Weaver's absence required the Angels to find another starter. He did well in his spot start tonight, but there's no telling whether he'll be called on again next week.

Matt Shoemaker will make a spot start for the Angels on Friday night against the Mariners. He's filling in for Jered Weaver, who was scratched because of forearm tightness. Shoemaker posted a weak 4.64 ERA in 29 starts this season at the Triple-A level and is not a recommended fantasy streamer.