DETROIT – Johnny Giavotella’s illness has landed him on the disabled list, meaning that Grant Green will likely get at least another week of opportunity as the Angels everyday second baseman.
Giavotella’s condition is not considered serious, but it is more than a day-to-day situation, which is why the Angels placed him on the disabled list. He is likely to return this season. Giavotella, who last played on Thursday, is eligible to be activated on Sept. 5.
The Angels have not given specifics of Giavotella’s condition, citing privacy laws that limit the release of medical information that isn’t baseball-related.