The Angels made an adjustment to their bullpen prior to Sunday afternoon's matchup with the Blue Jays, recalling right-hander Brooks Pounders and designating Kirby Yates for assignment.
Pounders, 26, is making his first appearance on the Angels' active roster since he was acquired in a trade with the Royals in December for Minor League pitcher Jared Ruxer.
Pounders made his Major League debut with Kansas City last season, but he struggled in 13 relief appearances, allowing 13 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings for a 9.24 ERA.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia said he's pleased with how Pounders has progressed since Spring Training.