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Angels catcher Smith placed on concussion IL

The Los Angeles Angels have put backup catcher Kevan Smith on the seven-day concussion injured list.

The Angels made the move Wednesday afternoon, hours ahead of their game against the Minnesota Twins. To fill the spot on the roster, they selected the contract of catcher Dustin Garneau from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Smith left Tuesday night's 8-3 loss to the Twins after being hit in the mask by a foul tip during the fourth inning. Angels manager Brad Ausmus said postgame Smith was in the concussion protocol.

"When we got out there, after 15 seconds, he seemed fine," Ausmus said, as quoted by MLB.