Angels’ Vernon Wells, Howie Kendrick making progress
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The return of Vernon Wells and Howie Kendrick from the disabled list could happen sooner rather than later judging by the way the two players looked during pregame drills Monday. Both players ran and performed agility drills Monday morning, then hit during batting practice a couple of hours later.
Kendrick, on the DL with a right hamstring strain, is eligible to be reactivated this weekend. Wells, out since May 10 with a right groin strain, is scheduled to continue working out in Kansas City the next two days before being reevaluated. Manager Mike Scioscia said Wells with need a short minor-league rehab assignment before he’s ready to return.
A strong wind is blowing out to left field at Kauffman Stadium, evidenced by the long batting practice home runs hit by the Angels’ Peter Bourjos.
The lineups
Angels
2B -- Maicer Izturis
SS -- Erick Aybar
LF -- Bobby Abreu
RF -- Torii Hunter
3B -- Alberto Callaspo
DH -- Russell Branyan
1B -- Mark Trumbo
C -- Hank Conger
CF -- Peter Bourjos
P -- Ervin Santana
Kansas City Royals LF -- Alex Gordon
CF -- Melky Cabrera
1B -- Eric Hosmer
RF -- Jeff Francoeur
DH -- Billy Butler
3B -- Wilson Betemit
C -- Matt Treanor
2B -- Chris Getz
SS -- Alcides Escobar
P -- Luke Hochevar
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-- Kevin Baxter in Kansas City