The Angels outrighted Stevens to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Stevens had a cup of coffee with the Angels earlier this season but has spent most of the season with Salt Lake, where he's slashed .288/.369/.489 with 18 homers and 20 steals.
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Angels' Chad Stevens: DFA'd by Halos
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The Angels designated Stevens for assignment Sunday.
The infielder received his first taste of the majors earlier this season and went 2-for-13 with seven strikeouts in five games before being sent back to Triple-A Salt Lake on July 8. Stevens has an .858 OPS with 18 home runs and 20 steals in 116 games with Salt Lake this season, but the Angels didn't deem the 26-year-old worthy of retaining a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Angels' Chad Stevens: Heads back to minors
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The Angels optioned Stevens to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Stevens started in all five games that he was in the majors for following his selection Thursday, the day that also marked his big-league debut. Stevens went 2-for-13 with seven strikeouts and zero walks during his time with the big club. His return to Triple-A Salt Lake coincides with Yoan Moncada's return from the injured list.
