Los Angeles Angeles reliever Jose Marte will be shut down for four weeks with a stress reaction in his right elbow, the team said Monday.
The 26-year-old right-hander could wind up on the 60-day injured list if the Angels need to clear a spot on their 40-man roster.
Marte did not make any appearances in Cactus League play this spring while dealing with soreness in the elbow.
He is 0-1 with a 7.80 ERA, 20 strikeouts and 21 walks in 15 relief appearances for the Angels the past two seasons.
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