Diamondbacks signed RHP Brian Stokes to a minor league contract.

Stokes hasn't pitched professionally this season. The 31-year-old right-hander had an ugly 8.10 ERA and 16/16 K/BB ratio over 16 2/3 innings with the Angels last season. He will serve as organizational depth.

Blue Jays signed RHP Brian Stokes to a minor league contract.

Stokes registered a disastrous 8.10 ERA and 2.52 WHIP across 16 2/3 innings in 2010 for the Angels. The 31-year-old right-hander will probably struggle to land a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen.

Angels released RHP Brian Stokes.

Stokes, 31, posted an ugly 8.10 ERA and 2.52 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings this season for the Angels while battling a shoulder injury. He should be able to latch on with a club desperate for bullpen help.

Angels activated RHP Brian Stokes from the 15-day disabled list.

Stokes, 30, has been pitching at the Triple-A level for close to a month and should be ready to contribute in middle relief for the Halos. He had a 7.31 ERA over 15 appearances before suffering a shoulder injury.

Brian Stokes (shoulder) is not expected to return to the Angels soon.

As with fellow rehabbing reliever Jason Bulger, the Angels don't want to rush Stokes. "Both he and Stokes are showing signs of turning the corner on some things," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "They need some innings, they need to repeat some things they're working on, but it's encouraging." He had a 7.31 ERA in 15 outings before the injury.

Brian Stokes (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning in a rehab appearance at Triple-A Salt Lake Saturday.

The right-hander has missed most of the season with shoulder problems but should be nearing a return to the majors.

Brian Stokes (shoulder) appeared in a game for High-A Rancho Cucamongo Tuesday.

The reliever hasn't pitched in a game since late May due to shoulder discomfort. He gave up a run on two hits in his inning of work. The Angels haven't set a timetable for his return, but if he keeps progressing, he might be back later this month.

Brian Stokes (shoulder) threw off a bullpen mound Thursday for the first time since his rehab was shut down.

The right-hander hasn't pitched since late May due to shoulder discomfort, but he said he didn't feel any pain after Thursday's session. He's slated to throw another bullpen session Sunday before the Angels decide what next to do with him.

The Angels have extended Brian Stokes' rehab assignment as the reliever attempts to correct a flaw in his delivery.

Stokes was placed on the disabled list on May 12 with right shoulder fatigue and started a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake about 10 days later. It could last another week, if not more. "Health-wise, he's doing much better," manager Mike Scioscia said recently, "but I think some of the things he was doing on his delivery was putting a little bit of a strain on his arm and he's trying to work through some things."

Brian Stokes (shoulder) threw two scoreless rehab innings Monday for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.

Stokes was placed on the 15-day disabled list in mid-May and is eligible to return later this week. He had a 7.31 ERA and a 15/16 K/BB ratio in 16 innings before the injury. Maybe the rest has done him some good.

Angels placed RHP Brian Stokes on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder fatigue.

Stokes, who was acquired from the Mets in January, has a 7.31 ERA and 15/16 K/BB ratio over 16 innings this season.