Peter Bourjos is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals. Vernon Wells will start in center field, while Alberto Callaspo replaces Mark Trumbo in the lineup. Trumbo committed two errors Friday in his first start at third base. Bobby Abreu will draw the start in left field.

Peter Bourjos acknowledged Monday that he's likely to require right hip surgery after the 2012 season. The speedy center fielder told reporters that his hip currently feels "good, normal, 100 percent," but recent tests revealed some fraying of his labrum. "As long as I keep it strong and loose, it should be all right," said Bourjos. "Once I get going, it's fine. It's usually after games that it's sore. That's why I soak in an ice bath."

Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto said the team won't trade Peter Bourjos and wants to keep Bobby Abreu. "Peter Bourjos is a guy we're going to hold," Dipoto said. "He's one of the better defenders in the league, a 0-to-3 (in years of service time). He's a good player who fits in very well on a good team, makes our pitching staff better. We're not that motivated to move him right now." As for Abreu, who appeared expandable after the club reeled in Albert Pujols, Dipoto said: "He can still fit. There's value in Bobby. Bobby brings a veteran left-handed bat. His on-base skills have never gone away. The way our lineup looks today, I don't want to say he fits better, but he projects better than maybe he did four days ago. He can hit 2 or 3 at the top, can hit in back of Albert."

Peter Bourjos went 3-for-4 with his 12th home run in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. The performance gives Bourjos two consecutive three-hit games, lifting his batting average to a healthy .272. He also added his 10th triple of the season.

Peter Bourjos went 3-for-6 and hit his seventh homer Saturday as the Angels edged the Orioles 9-8 in 12 innings. The Angels fell behind 8-6 in the top of the 12th, only to come back and win it on a Bobby Abreu sac fly. Bourjos has four homers in August after hitting three during the first four months. He has two homers, a double and three singles the last two days.

Peter Bourjos went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double and a steal Friday versus the Orioles. Bourjos is up to .301 with three homers, six steals and 18 runs scored in 83 at-bats since the All-Star break. It's safe to say he won't be do much sitting to create at-bats for Mike Trout.

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that the Nationals have expressed interest in Peter Bourjos. Bourjos, 24, is just the latest name to surface in the Nats' never-ending search for a center fielder. However, it would be surprising if the Angels gave up on someone who projects to be under team control though 2016. According to Ladson, the Nationals are also scouting Denard Span, Colby Rasmus, B.J. Upton and Michael Bourn.

Angels activated OF Peter Bourjos from the 15-day disabled list. Bourjos went through a full workout Friday and is expected to return to the Angels' starting lineup for Saturday's game. The speedy center fielder was batting .272/.323/.397 with three homers, 17 RBI and 11 stolen bases prior to injuring his right hamstring on July 7.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) went through a full workout Friday and is expected to return from the disabled list on Saturday. Bourjos ran the bases at full speed and had no issues with his hamstring. He is expected to start in center field Saturday. Interestingly, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said there is a "probability of some overlap" with Mike Trout staying on the active roster a little while longer.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) is running at just 60 percent but is expected to be activated from the disabled list Saturday. 60 percent doesn't sound like a guy that's nearly ready, especially for someone that relies so much on his speed. But, until we hear differently, it appears Bourjos will be back on the roster this weekend. He's been out since July 7 with a strained right hamstring.