Rasmus was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

After tossing three strong innings in an abbreviated start last week, Rasmus is expected to take the ball again Saturday against the Twins. Because Rasmus has been pitching in relief all season and hasn't been properly stretched out as a starter, the Angels will attempt to get by with multiple long men working out of the bullpen on the days he starts. As a byproduct of his short outings, wins will be difficult to come by for Rasmus, even as he continues to pitch effectively.

Rasmus was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.

Rasmus will rejoin the Angels on Tuesday, when Salt Lake's season will come to an end. Making the first start of his MLB career Saturday, Rasmus was superb, striking out six batters over three shutout innings. Since he previously worked exclusively in relief all season, it could take him another start or two before he's cleared to cover 100 pitches in an outing. Nonetheless, Saturday's sterling performance puts him in prime position to permanently claim the vacancy in the rotation that has existed since Garrett Richards suffered a season-ending knee injury last week. Rasmus' next start will likely come over the weekend against the Twins.

Rasmus pitched three scoreless innings while striking out six and allowing just one hit against the A's on Saturday.

Rasmus pitched close to as well as he possibly could Saturday, but the 26-year-old is not stretched out as a starter, meaning that he was only able to throw 49 pitches in the outing. This leaves some uncertainty as to who will occupy the slot during the next turn, but Rasmus certainly did all he could to get another shot Saturday against the Twins.

Rasmus will start Saturday against the A's, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

Rasmus will be the next arm to attempt to get outs in place of Garrett Richards (knee), who will be sidelined for the rest of the season. Rasmus hasn't made a start in professional baseball in more than three years, but it doesn't seem as though he will have a specific pitch count, as manager Mike Scioscia said he will "go as far as he can" in the contest.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia named Rasmus as a candidate to start Saturday against the A's, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Garrett Richards' injury has created an opening in the Angels' rotation, and it sounds like there's an outside chance Rasmus gets the call for his first career start. However, Fletcher speculates Randy Wolf and Michael Roth are more likely candidates, with Rasmus having not thrown more than 51 pitches in an outing this season. It's also possible the Angels could acquire a starter via trade to make that start.

Angels recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Rasmus has posted a 3.00 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 15 innings with the Angels this season. He figures to be utilized in middle relief.

Angels optioned RHP Cory Rasmus to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Rasmus was needed as a seventh arm in the Angels' bullpen, prior to Saturday. He has a 3.00 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP with 12 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched with the Angles this year. He may have another chance later in the season.

Angels recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Rasmus was optioned to Triple-A on May 13, but he's now needed as a seventh arm in the Angels' bullpen. The 26-year-old allowed two runs in 2 1/3 innings in his first go-round with the Halos earlier this season.

Angels optioned RHP Cory Rasmus to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The move clears a spot for Tuesday's starter, Matt Shoemaker. Rasmus allowed two runs on five hits and one walk in 2 1/3 innings during his brief stint with the Angels.

Angels recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Salt Lake.

The move gives the Angels a fresh arm for the bullpen. Rasmus made 16 appearances with the Angels last year and had a 2.76 ERA and 13/10 K/BB ratio over his first 16 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season.

Angels recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Rasmus, 25, was acquired from the Braves for Scott Downs at the trade deadline and will provide bullpen depth. He has a 2.79 ERA over nine appearances at the Triple-A level.

Angels acquired RHP Cory Rasmus from the Braves for LHP Scott Downs.

Rasmus was the 38th overall pick in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft and has posted some promising numbers as a reliever in the minor leagues. Cory is the younger brother of Blue Jays center fielder Colby Rasmus.

Braves recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett.

He'll serve as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets. Rasmus has allowed five runs on five hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings with the Braves this season.

Cory Rasmus will serve as the Braves' 26th man during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

The younger brother of Blue Jays outfielder Colby Rasmus will serve merely as bullpen depth for Atlanta. He allowed five hits, three walks and five runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief earlier this season with the Braves.

Braves optioned RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett.

The move clears a spot for Jordan Walden's return from the disabled list. Rasmus gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings over two appearances during his brief stay with the club. He could get another shot in the Braves' bullpen later this summer.

Braves recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Rasmus has a 0.93 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21/9 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The right-hander should do well in a middle relief role.