Buttrey could be used as a fill-in closer after Cody Allen was demoted from the role Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Brad Ausmus said the Angels would turn to "some other guys" in lieu of Allen, with Buttrey and Hansel Robles the likeliest candidates to be called upon. Buttrey has been lights out to start the season with a 1.29 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB over 9.1 scoreless innings while notching five holds in a high-leverage role.

Buttrey gave up one hit while striking out one batter in a scoreless inning Monday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander worked the eighth inning -- that will likely be where we see him most to begin the regular season, setting up for new closer Cody Allen. Buttrey, acquired from Boston last year in exchange for Ian Kinsler, impressed down the stretch for the Angels, earning four saves and six holds before being shut down with right knee bursitis.

Buttrey was charged with his second consecutive blown save after giving up a run on two hits with a strikeout over an inning in Monday's 11-inning win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Mike Scioscia stuck with Buttrey in the ninth following Saturday's five-run implosion. The rookie appeared to be on track to bounce back after retiring the first two batters of the frame in short order, but a pair of two-out hits spoiled the opportunity. The fact that Buttrey was given a chance to redeem himself is positive sign that the club wants to continue testing him as closer, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Blake Parker reenter the ninth-inning equation over the final week of the season.

Buttrey was charged with a blown save and a loss after allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits and a walk without recording an out in Saturday's 10-5 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey entered the ninth inning with a four-run lead and two runners on base, but a parade of singles resulted in his first blown save since taking over as the Halos' closer this month. This was the rookie's first ugly outing, and his ERA still sits at 2.93 over 15 appearances in the majors.

Buttrey earned the save Tuesday, pitching 1.2 shutout innings with three strikeouts and one hit allowed against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey came on with one out in the eighth and the bases loaded, and though he allowed a pair of inherited runners to score, he was able to limit the damage there to earn his fourth save. The 25-year-old has been called upon in the club's last three save opportunities -- and four of the last five -- so while it remains a fluid situation, he appears to be the preferred ninth-inning option down the stretch.

Buttrey picked up the save Tuesday, pitching 1.1 shutout innings without a hit against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Closer Blake Parker entered the game in the eighth inning, and after allowing a pair of hits, Buttrey came in to retire the final four batters to earn his second save. Parker has now been lifted early in consecutive outings, so the door may be open slightly for other Angels relievers to have a shot at saves down the final stretch of the season.

Buttrey didn't give up a run despite allowing two hits and walk over an inning Friday. He struck out two and picked up a hold in a 3-0 win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey got in some hot water when he loaded the bases with just one out in the eighth inning. The rookie ramped up his fastball to 99 mph to strike out Jose Altuve, then induced a groundout to escape the jam. Buttrey -- who was acquired from Boston in exchange for Ian Kinsler -- has settled into a late-inning relief role nicely after posting a 2.25 ERA with 71 strikeouts over 48 innings in the minors this season.

Buttrey was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey will take the roster spot of Hansel Robles (shoulder), who was sent to the disabled list in a corresponding roster move. The 25-year-old was one of two players acquired from the Red Sox in exchange for Ian Kinsler. He hasn't made his MLB debut yet, though he owns a shiny 2.20 ERA and 74:15 K:BB across 49 innings at Triple-A this season.

Buttrey (knee) and Williams Jerez were traded from Boston to Los Angeles in exchange for Ian Kinsler on Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey is currently on the minor-league disabled list with right knee inflammation, but he's put up solid numbers at Triple-A Pawtucket this season, as he owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with a 64:14 K:BB over 44 innings out of the bullpen. He has the tools to serve as a quality arm sometime in the near future for the Angels.

Buttrey was placed on the minor-league DL on Thursday due to right knee inflammation, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey has appeared in 32 games for Triple-A Pawtucket this season, logging a 2.25 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with an impressive 64:14 K:BB across 44 innings of work. As a member of the 40-man roster, Buttrey is a prime candidate to make his major-league debut later this season, though he'll need to work his way back from this injury first.