Angels All-Star reliever Francisco Rodriguez, who has not been available to pitch since May 16, will be reassessed after he throws in the bullpen on Friday.
The righthander has been diagnosed with a strained forearm. An MRI and a stress X-ray did not reveal any abnormality. Rodriguez, though, is not expected to be available until at least Sunday.
Rodriguez finished fourth in voting for the 2004 American League Cy Young award after posting a 4-1 record, 12 saves and a splendid 1.82 ERA in 69 games. The flame-throwing righthander struck out 123 batters in 84 innings and allowed just 51 hits.