The Los Angeles Angels recall Brandon Wood
The Angels have called up Brandon Wood with Erick Aybar and Chone Figgins both hurting. Wood is a top prospect but he’s had some problems in his limited time in the majors this season. He has played in 8 games this season for the Angels and he is 3 for 21 (.143 avg, .333 OPS) with 1 run scored and 1 RBI. The Angels have sent reliever Marcus Gwyn to the minors to make room on the roster for Wood. Gwyn has pitched in 2 games this season for the Angels and he is 0-0 with 1 save, a 4.50 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP. In 4 innings with the Angels, Gwyn has allowed 5 hits, walked 3 batters and whiffed 1.