Peter Bourjos (thumb) returned to the Angels' lineup Saturday.

Bourjos was available as a pinch runner and scored the go-ahead run in Friday's win over the Astros. He missed four games with a jammed left thumb, but managed to avoid the disabled list.

Peter Bourjos (thumb) is out of the starting lineup again Friday against the Astros.

Bourjos hasn't started a game since he jammed his left thumb on Sunday. He apparently needs at least one more day to recover. J.B. Shuck is starting in left field Friday while Mike Trout will play center.

Peter Bourjos (thumb) is not in the Angels' starting lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Tigers.

Bourjos has not started a game for the Angels since jamming his left thumb Sunday while trying to break up a double play. The hope is that he'll be ready on Friday.

Peter Bourjos (thumb) is out of the lineup again Wednesday against the Tigers.

Bourjos hasn't played since he jammed his left thumb while trying to break up a play on Sunday. He originally hoped to return Wednesday, but the Angels evidently believes that he needs at least one more day to recover.

Peter Bourjos (thumb) is hoping to return Wednesday.

Bourjos injured his left thumb Sunday while trying to break up a double play. He is available to serve as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner on Tuesday.

Peter Bourjos (thumb) will not be placed on the disabled list.

Bourjos injured his thumb on Sunday, but X-rays came back negative and a thumb specialist determined Monday that he will not have to miss an extended period of time. Consider him day-to-day for now.

X-rays taken Sunday evening on Peter Bourjos' injured left thumb showed no significant damage.

Bourjos tweaked the thumb on Sunday afternoon against the Pirates while trying to break up a double play. He is considered day-to-day. "It's pretty sore," the 26-year-old outfielder told reporters. "I jammed it pretty good."

Peter Bourjos went 3-for-4 with a homer, a stolen base and three RBI in Thursday's win against the Thursday.

The speedy outfielder is 15-for-36 (.417) since returning from the disabled list (hamstring) on June 10. He's stolen three bases in those 10 games, assuaging doubt that a lingering malady would slow him down. Bourjos has put up a dynamite .345/.392/.479 line with three homers and four stolen bases in 32 games.

Angels activated OF Peter Bourjos from the 15-day disabled list.

Bourjos was out for five weeks with a severe left hamstring strain. The 26-year-old outfielder is batting .313/.370/.458 with two home runs, eight RBI and one stolen base through 22 games this season for the Halos.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list Monday.

Bourjos moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake this weekend and has officially been cleared to return. The speedy outfielder has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained left hamstring.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) is hoping to be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

Bourjos will play in a final game for High-A Inland Empire on Thursday before joining Triple-A Salt Lake over the weekend. He's been sidelined since April 29 with a strained left hamstring. "Three days in Salt Lake, then we'll see where he is," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "Hopefully he's ready."

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple on Monday in his first rehab game with High-A Inland Empire.

Bourjos also played five innings in center field. If all goes according to plan, he should rejoin the Angels this weekend. The speedy outfielder has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained left hamstring.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) is on track to begin a rehab assignment on Monday.

Bourjos felt fine Thursday a day after running the bases and will run again on Friday and Saturday. Assuming he can avoid setbacks, he should return to the Angels' lineup in a week or so.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment next week.

Bourjos was able to intensify his running program early this week and didn't have any issues with his strained left hamstring. He seems likely to be activated in a week or so as long as he can avoid a setback.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) has begun to progress in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, as he's been hitting early batting practice and has begun light jogging.

Bourjos is increasing the pace of his workouts daily. He's likely to need a few minor league rehab games before returning to the Angels' lineup, but it looks likely that he'll return in early June. Hamstring injuries can tend to linger and pose a high re-injury risk however, so play it cautiously when re-inserting the speedy outfielder into your fantasy lineups.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) continues to receive treatment in Arizona, and will rejoin the team when they return to Anaheim on Monday.

Even the most optimistic of time frames have Bourjos returning to the lineup at the end of May or beginning of June. Hamstring injuries can be extremely detrimental to players like Bourjos who rely so heavily on their speed, as they tend to linger and pose a high re-injury risk. J.B. Shuck will continue to see additional time in left field while Bourjos is sidelined.

Angels placed OF Peter Bourjos on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lefty hamstring.

It's not clear at this time how long the speedy outfielder will be sidelined. J.B. Shuck and Scott Cousins will see time in left field while Bourjos is out, with Mike Trout handling center field. The Halos could also use Mark Trumbo in the outfield some.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) will be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Bourjos strained his left hamstring Monday while legging out a sacrifice bunt in the 11th inning. It's too bad, as Bourjos has thrived since taking over the leadoff spot. Erick Aybar (heel) will be activated from the disabled list Tuesday in a corresponding roster move.

Peter Bourjos left Monday's game in the 11th inning with an apparent left hamstring injury.

The Angels have little outfield depth after trading Vernon Wells. They can play J.B. Shuck in center or left, but their best offensive lineup would have Mark Trumbo in left and Hank Conger at DH. Bill Hall could be a candidate for a callup if Bourjos lands on the DL.

Peter Bourjos has been playing the last week and a half with tightness in the back of his throwing shoulder.

Bourjos is undergoing treatment for the ailment, but he said it "doesn't affect me in games." The outfielder is batting .316/.369/.461 with two homers and a stolen base this season.