Jordan Walden (RP)

Angels reliever Jordan Walden made his fourth straight scoreless appearance on Saturday against the Rangers and has not allowed a hit in three of those outings. Manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com Sunday that the right-hander could regain the closer's role if he continues to progress. "If that evolves, I think we're better off in the long run that way," Scioscia said. "But the thing is, you're not just...

With Scott Downs sidelined with a knee injury, reliever Ernesto Frieri is expected to share the closer role with Jordan Walden moving forward, according to the Los Angeles Times. Frieri is 1-0 with a 1.98 ERA in 13 appearances on the season.

The Angels will use Ernesto Frieri or Jordan Walden in the closer role until Scott Downs (knee) is ready to return.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RPs Ernesto Frieri and Jordan Walden are both options to ...

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Jordan Walden is working to gain better command of ...

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia says Jordan Walden has been moved out of the closer's role and will be replaced by Scott Downs.

According to MLB.com, Angels manager Mike Scioscia has decided to give reliever Scott Downs a shot at being the team's closer -- for the time being. Jordan Walden will be moved to a setup role in the seventh and eighth inning. Scioscia said Walden needs to work on situations where he can't win the game with one pitch.

Jordan Walden has been removed from the closer role on a temporary basis.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 27th, 2:56pm

CloserAlarm - Jordan Walden has been removed from closer for the Angels, Scott Downs has been given the job.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 27th, 2:56pm

CloserAlarm - Jordan Walden has been removed from closer for the Angels, Scott Downs has been given the job.

Angels closer Jordan Walden didn't retire any of the two batters he faced Thursday against the Rays and ended up with his first blown save in a 4-3 loss. Brandon Allen, recently acquired off waivers from Oakland, homered off Walden (0-1), who relieved Scott Downs in the ninth, after B.J. Upton had a one-out single. Walden's ERA jumped to 8.31.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Jordan Walden blew his first save of the season ...

After an All-Star 2011 it is probably time to walk away from Jordan Walden. Plus, notes on Adam Wainwright, Carlos Ruiz and more.

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The Angels have removed Jordan Walden from his ninth inning role. How long is this going to last?

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Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy implications of Bryce Harper being called up to the majors and Jordan Walden losing his closer's job to Scott Downs.