Kevin Jepsen was diagnosed with a strained lat following an MRI.

Jepsen was placed on the disabled list over the weekend with what was initially termed as a tight right triceps. He'll be shut down for a week, but the Angels don't expect it to be a long-term issue.

An MRI on Kevin Jepsen's right shoulder came back normal, but he will undergo further testing.

Jepsen was placed on the disabled list over the weekend, but he's dealt with a shoulder/triceps ailment since the second week of spring training. A timetable for his return should be established after he completes the extra testing.

Angels placed RHP Kevin Jepsen on the 15-day disabled list with a right triceps injury.

Jepsen has been experiencing tightness in his triceps since the second week of spring training and has been unable to finish pitches effectively. The right-hander has allowed four runs in 3 2/3 innings this season.

Kevin Jepsen (triceps) will appear in a minor league game Friday.

It's his first game action since he started suffering from triceps tightness on March 9. Jepsen should be fine for Opening Day as long as he avoids a setback.

Kevin Jepsen (forearm) was able to play catch on Monday and long-toss on Tuesday, and is expected to return to game action within the next week.

He'll throw a bullpen session in the next few days, and as long as everything goes according to plan, he'll rejoin the Angels bullpen. He should be ready to go for Opening Day.

Kevin Jepsen is dealing with right forearm tightness.

The Angels are saying that the injury is a low-level concern. Jepsen will be shut down for a few days, but it shouldn't affect his status for the start of the season.

Angels and RHP Kevin Jepsen avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.181 million contract.

Jepsen requested a salary of $1.4 million and was offered $975,000 from the Angels when arbitration figures were exchanged earlier this month. The 28-year-old right-hander was arbitration-eligible for the first time.

Kevin Jepsen requested $1.4 million and was offered $975,000 from the Angels when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.

The 28-year-old right-hander is arbitration eligible for the first time due to his super-two status. He'll work in a middle relief role for the Halos in 2013.

Angels recalled RHP Kevin Jepsen from Triple-A Salt Lake.

He'll replace the injured Dan Haren (back) on the active roster. The Angels will need a starter for Sunday's game, so Jepsen's stint in the majors could be a brief one. He'll serve as bullpen depth for now.

Angels optioned RHP Kevin Jepsen to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The move was made to clear space for RHP Ernesto Frieri, who was acquired from the Padres on Thursday. Jepsen had been one of the worst members of the Halos' rocky bullpen, allowing nine runs (eight earned) while posting a 4/2 K/BB ratio in seven innings over nine appearances. Similarly ineffective in 2011, Jepsen could find himself camped out at Triple-A for an extended period of time.

Kevin Jepsen (knee) has impressed onlookers during his early bullpen sessions in Angels camp.

Jepsen posted a rough 7.62 ERA in 16 appearances for the Halos last season before undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in September. He'll be fighting for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen in camp this spring.

Kevin Jepsen underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday.

He also received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to help accelerate the healing process. Jepsen, 27, posted a 7.62 ERA and 9/6 K/BB ratio over 13 innings with the Angels this season. He is expected to be ready for spring training.

Kevin Jepsen is scheduled to undergo season-ending arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday.

Jepsen has been bothered by knee issues for most of the season and hasn't made it back to the major leagues since mid-June. He posted a 7.62 ERA in 13 innings this year.

Kevin Jepsen was placed on the disabled list with Triple-A Salt Lake over the weekend due to a sprained right knee.

Jepsen returned to Southern California to be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum and it's not immediately clear how long he'll be sidelined. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 7.62 ERA over 13 innings with the Angels this season.

Angels optioned Kevin Jepsen to Triple-A Salt Lake.

It's a surprising decision, as Jepsen has been a trusted late-inning setup man for the last few years. Ultimately, he had minor league options remaining and the struggling Jason Bulger did not. Jepsen, 26, went 2-4 with a 3.97 ERA in 68 games last season. He was off to a poor start this year, going 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA in five games prior to his demotion. He'll be back soon.

Kevin Jepsen (hip) is scheduled to pitch Thursday.

Jepsen was scratched from his scheduled appearance Tuesday due to left hip/quad tightness, but played catch and did some drills Wednesday without any issue. The hard-throwing right-hander has allowed three runs over five innings this spring while striking out four and walking two.

Kevin Jepsen (hip) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday.

Jepsen was scratched from a scheduled appearance Tuesday due to left hip/quad tightness. If all goes well during his bullpen session, he could appear in a game on Thursday.

Kevin Jepsen was scratched from a scheduled appearance Tuesday night against the Royals due to left hip/quad tightness.

It doesn't sound like anything serious. He's expected to pitch again in the next day or two. Jepsen has a 5.40 ERA and 4/2 K/BB ratio over five innings of work this spring.

Kevin Jepsen (shoulder) was available but did not pitch in Wednesday's game.

Jepsen has been shut down since July 28 because of a "tired shoulder," according to manager Mike Scioscia. He's been cleared for action, though, and should be back on the mound in no time.