Dane De La Rosa (forearm) threw 25 pitches Wednesday in a simulated game.

He'll next report to a rehab assignment at Double-A Arkansas. The right-hander is hoping to be activated by April 11.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) is aiming to rejoin the Angels' bullpen for their April 11-13 series versus the Mets.

De La Rosa, who is nursing some forearm inflammation, appeared in minor league games Thursday and Sunday and will throw a simulated game Tuesday. Barring a setback, he'll be helping to set up for Ernesto Frieri soon.

Angels placed RHP Dane De La Rosa on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21, with right forearm inflammation.

De La Rosa has been pitching in minor league games but simply didn't have enough time to get ready for the season. He could return in early April.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) is expected to begin the season on the disabled list.

De La Rosa returned to action in a minor league game on Wednesday, but there simply isn't enough time for him to be ready for Opening Day. However, there's a chance he could be activated when he's first eligible in early April.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) will pitch in a minor league game Wednesday.

De La Rosa has been sidelined since March 6 due to right forearm strain, but he's finally ready to return to game action. He still has a chance to be ready for the season, where he's expected to help set up for closer Ernesto Frieri.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday that Dane De La Rosa (forearm) will need to pitch in more than one game to be ready for the regular season.

That means in all likelihood that he'll begin the season with a backdated stint on the disabled list, and not be available to the Angels until the second week of the season. Once healthy, he's expected to function in a setup role for Ernesto Frieri.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday in Angels camp.

De La Rosa suffered a right forearm strain in an early-March Cactus League game, but he feels much better now and told reporters that he only needs one more live appearance in order to be ready for Opening Day. The right-hander is expected to serve as a setup man this summer to Angels closer Ernesto Frieri.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) has been cleared to resume throwing on Sunday.

De La Rosa got the much anticipated clearance during a checkup on Saturday. He had been worried that the injury could be something more serious, but is now relieved and anxious to get ready for the regular season.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) was scheduled to be re-evaluated on Thursday to determine when he'll be allowed to resume throwing.

"He's feeling much better," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. De La Rosa was diagnosed with a right forearm strain last week but is still hopeful of being ready for the start of the season.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) is expected to resume throwing in 2-3 days.

De La Rosa was diagnosed with a right forearm strain last week and will be eased back into a throwing program. The Angels expect him to be alright, but forearms can be tricky. It's up in the air as to whether he'll be ready for Opening Day.

An MRI on Dane De La Rosa's right forearm has revealed a strain.

All things considered, it's a favorable diagnosis. De La Rosa thinks he'll have time to get ready by Opening Day, but we'll just have to see how he progresses over the next few weeks. The right-hander is slated to be a key setup man for the Halos this season.

Dane De La Rosa (forearm) has left Angels' camp to undergo an MRI.

De La Rosa exited Thursday's Cactus League game due to right forearm tightness. The Angels are hoping it's just a pinched nerve, but they can't be sure until after the exam is performed. De La Rosa is slated to be a key setup man for the Halos this season, so losing him for a lengthy period of time would be a big blow.

Dane De La Rosa worked the ninth inning for his second save of the season against the Rays on Tuesday.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia continues to play musical closer, as Ernesto Frieri earned the save on August 23 after De La Rosa picked up his first save on August 9. Frieri is the more talented pitcher, but at this point it's hard to rely on either pitcher for saves for fantasy purposes.

Dane De La Rosa notched his first save of the season to finish off Friday's win over the Indians.

Ernesto Frieri hasn't pitched since Tuesday, so he was well rested to pitch Friday, but this is a sign that he'll need to regain Mike Scioscia's trust. De La Rosa owns a 3.74 ERA and 47/18 K/BB ratio over 53 innings this season, so he could be a useful option until that happens. Pick him up if you need saves.

Angels recalled RHP Dane De La Rosa from Triple-A Salt Lake.

He'll replace the injured Robert Coello (shoulder) in the Angels' bullpen. The 30-year-old has a 4.05 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 26 innings with the big club this season.

Dane De La Rosa has a 4.91 ERA over 21 appearances.

The 6-foot-7 hurler has allowed four runs over 3 1/3 innings in the last week. His 20/8 K/BB rate in 22 innings is decent, but it doesn't necessarily speak to any potential improvement coming. De La Rosa has never solved the puzzle of major league hitters, posting a 7.08 ERA over 33 games despite a shiny 33/13 K/BB rate.

Angels purchased the contract of RHP Dane De La Rosa from Triple-A Salt Lake.

He'll take the place of the injured Jered Weaver (elbow) on the active roster. De La Rosa appeared in five games with the Rays last season and posted a 2.79 ERA and 67 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level. He'll figures to pitch in middle relief.

Angels acquired RHP Dane De La Rosa from the Rays for RHP Steve Geltz.

De La Rosa, 30, appeared in five games for the Rays in 2012. The reliever posted a 2.79 ERA and 87 strikeouts over 67 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham.

Rays sent RHP Dane De La Rosa outright to Triple-A Durham.

De La Rosa cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 30-year-old right-hander will attend big league camp this spring. He made five appearances with the Rays last season and posted a 2.79 ERA and 87 strikeouts over 67 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level.

Rays designated RHP Dane De La Rosa for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Luke Scott. De La Rosa has allowed 15 runs across 12 appearances over the last two seasons with the Rays, but he put up a 2.79 ERA and tallied 87 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings at Triple-A. The 30-year-old could draw some interest on waivers.