The Angels optioned pitcher Hector Santiago to Triple-A Salt Lake Wednesday to clear a roster spot for the return of Kole Calhoun.
Santiago was removed from the rotation after getting rocked in his final start on May 8, and he's been used sparingly in the bullpen since. He is 0-6 with a 4.82 ERA and 31:18 K:BB ratio in 37 1/3 innings.