Tepera (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera is unvaccinated, so he was unavailable for the Angels' series in Toronto over the weekend. However, he'll rejoin the team ahead of Monday's series opener against the Yankees. Over his last seven appearances, he's posted a 1.29 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in seven innings.

Tepera was placed on the restricted list Friday ahead of the Angels' three-game series in Toronto, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The timing indicates that Tepera has made himself ineligible to cross the border into Canada by declining to get vaccinated against COVID-19. He'll presumably remain on the restricted list until the Angels return stateside to host the Yankees on Monday. Jose Quijada and Jimmy Herget line up as potential closer candidates should the Angels generate a save opportunity in Toronto.

Tepera blew the save in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rays. He allowed one run on one hit without allowing a walk or a strikeout over one inning.

EDGE Analysis

Interim manager Phil Nevin turned to Tepera in the eighth inning with the Angels up 1-0 and the top of the Rays lineup due up. Tepera allowed a run to score after a leadoff single by Yandi Diaz, stolen base by pinch runner Jose Siri and a couple of groundouts. While the 34-year-old has now blown five saves, this was his first since June 7, and he should still be firmly in the mix for save opportunities, although they may be few and far between for a struggling Angels team.

Tepera (2-2) earned the extra-innings win Saturday over the Twins, allowing a walk and striking out one without allowing a hit in a scoreless inning.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera worked the 11th inning and ended up with the win after Taylor Ward hit a walkoff home run. In his last seven appearances, Tepera has allowed three hits, one walk and one hit batter while striking out four without allowing a run. The closer role is still up for grabs, with Tepera, Jose Quijada, Jimmy Herget and Jesse Chavez all receiving high-leverage chances since Raisel Iglesias was traded to Atlanta last week. Tepera's current scoreless streak bodes well for his chances to keep getting save chances. He's converted two while adding 15 holds and posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 33:17 K:BB through 43 innings this year.

Tepera picked up a save with a perfect ninth inning against the Athletics on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera needed just six pitches to quickly finish off the 1-0 victory. He earned his first save since May 1 and has now converted two of his six chances this season. The veteran righty has turned in five straight scoreless appearances, lowering his season ERA to 3.95 through 41 innings.

Tepera was unavailable Friday against the Mariners but interim manager Phil Nevin said Tepera should be available Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Angels won 4-3 in 10 innings, with Jose Quijada pitching the eighth, Jesse Chavez blowing a save in the ninth, and Jimmy Herget getting the save in the 10th inning. The expectation would have been for Tepera to factor somewhere in that mix, but he was unavailable for an unknown reason. He most recently logged a scoreless frame Thursday against Oakland.

Tepera (1-2) took the loss against Houston on Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera was asked to handle the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied 2-2. The right-hander got two outs on his first three pitches before giving up a single to Jose Altuve. Tepera then served up a game-winning two-run home run to Jeremy Pena. This was Tepera's first appearance since serving a two-game suspension for his role in a brawl with the Mariners on June 26. It was also the first time he has given up multiple runs in an appearance since May 17.

Tepera's suspension was reduced to two games and will begin Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera was one of a large number of players issued suspensions after Sunday's brawl with the Mariners. Tepera was initially suspended three games but remained active while appealing his ban. He'll now miss Friday and Saturday's games against Houston but will return for Sunday's series finale.

Tepera has been suspended three games for his actions in Sunday's brawl against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera was among seven players to receive discipline for the altercation. He is appealing the decision, so he will be available out of the bullpen until a final ruling is issued.

Tepera earned a hold against Oakland on Sunday, striking out both batters he faced in the eighth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Patrick Sandoval gave the Angels seven strong innings before beginning to falter in the eighth, and Tepera was brought in with a pair of runners on base and only one out. The righty reliever cooled the threat by striking out Sheldon Neuse and Seth Brown swinging. The hold was Tepera's league-leading 12th of the campaign.