Jepsen tallied his first save of the season Monday, allowing a run on two hits in an inning against the Red Sox.

Jepsen recored his first save since 2012 on Monday, but didn't exactly make things easy, as he allowed two hard-hit singles to open the inning before settling down to retire the next three batters in order. Jepsen only got the call Monday due to the heavy workload of both Houston Street and Joe Smith of late, so he likely isn't worth a roster stash for those hoping for some save opportunities.

Kevin Jepsen, the Angels' closer du jour, blew a one-run lead in the ninth Saturday by giving up a homer to Shin-Soo Choo.

Well, it certainly wasn't going to be Cam Bedrosian again, and manager Mike Scioscia seems to have zero confidence in Ernesto Frieri. The left Jepsen and Joe Smith for the save chance, and both had pitched two straight days going in. We imagine that Smith will get the next opportunity the Angels generate. Jepsen wasted his chance, so there's little reason to pick him up in fantasy leagues,

Angels and RHP Kevin Jepsen avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.4625 million contract.

The two sides settled at the midpoint of figures exchanged earlier this month. Jepsen put up a 4.50 ERA, 1.53 WHIP with a 36/14 K/BB ratio in 36 innings for the Halos last season.

Kevin Jepsen requested $1.625 million and was offered $1.3 million from the Angels when arbitration figures were exchanged on Friday.

The two sides are close enough that they should be able to find common ground someplace in the middle. The 29-year-old had a mildly disappointing season in 2013, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.53 WHIP with a 36/14 K/BB ratio in 36 innings.

The Angels will tender a contract to Kevin Jepsen.

Jepsen finished 2013 with an underwhelming 4.50 ERA in 36 innings, but he's only in his first year of arbitration-eligibility and shouldn't cost the Angels much.

Angels activated RHP Kevin Jepsen from the 60-day disabled list.

Jepsen missed the final five weeks of the season after having an appendectomy. He'll obviously be fine for spring training.

Kevin Jepsen is not expected to return this season after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Saturday.

Jepsen is expected to need 4-6 weeks of recovery time. He'll finish the season with a disappointing 4.50 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 36/14 K/BB ratio in 36 innings.

Angels placed RHP Kevin Jepsen on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 22, due to an emergency appendectomy.

Colin Cowgill is being recalled from Triple-A to take his place on the active roster. Jepsen had also been dealing with a right hand contusion. Jepsen has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 36/14 K/BB ratio in 36 innings this year.

Kevin Jepsen left Friday's game with a right hand contusion.

Jepsen is considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Saturday. He allowed two hits on seven pitches before exiting.

Kevin Jepsen is unscored upon in eight appearances since being activated from the disabled list.

He's given up just three hits and has a 9/2 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings during that stretch. Jepsen has been a bright spot in the Angels' bullpen this season, posting a 3.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 15/3 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 frames.

Angels activated RHP Kevin Jepsen from the 15-day disabled list.

Jepsen has missed most of the season with a triceps injury but made a few rehab appearances with no issues. He'll return to middle relief.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is "close" to rejoining the bullpen.

Jepsen, who has been out since mid-April with a triceps ailment, will make a third rehab appearance this week, but it sounds like it could be his final one. He'll return to middle relief for the Halos.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week.

Jepsen has been sidelined since April 12 with a strained right shoulder, but resumed throwing from a mound last weekend and hasn't had any setbacks. He remains on track to return from the DL sometime later this month.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is nearing a rehab assignment.

Jepsen resumed throwing from a mound last weekend and hasn't had any setbacks. He could conceivably be ready for activation in a week or so.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) threw his first bullpen session Saturday since landing on the disabled list.

Jepsen has been on the shelf since mid-April with discomfort in his right triceps muscle. The 28-year-old reliever should return to the Anaheim bullpen this month.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) has been cleared to throw his first bullpen session on Saturday.

Jepsen has extended his long toss program in recent weeks to build up his arm strength, and hasn't experienced any setbacks. He had been experiencing tightness in his triceps since the second week of spring training, and attempted to pitch through the ailment. He struggled through his first six outings however, and hit the disabled list on April 13. He should return to the Angels bullpen by the end of the month.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) could begin throwing off a mound this week.

Jepsen extended his long-toss to 120 feet Sunday and didn't have any issues. The Angels aren't setting a timetable for Jepsen's return, but he seems likely to be ready around the end of the month if all goes well.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) threw off flat ground from 75 feet on Thursday and said his arm "felt great."

"First day or two just activating the arm, getting it moving," Jepsen said. "Then we are going to be as aggressive as we can without being stupid." The Angels aren't setting a timetable for Jepsen's return, but he seems likely to be ready around the end of the month if all goes well.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) has reported to extended spring training but is not very far along in his rehab.

Jepsen is working out but probably won't pick up a ball for another week. The right-hander was placed on the disabled list April 13 with a right triceps injury. He is not expected to be activated until the middle of May.

Kevin Jepsen has yet to resume throwing but said Monday that he "can definitely tell the difference" with his strained triceps.

Jepsen anticipates picking up a ball again in the next 7-10 days. The reliever should rejoin the Angels' bullpen sometime next month if he can avoid a setback.