Angels avoided arbitration with RHP Fernando Salas by agreeing to a one-year, $870,000 contract.

Salas was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter. Acquired from the Cardinals in November via trade, the right-hander has posted a 4.36 ERA over the last two seasons.

Angels acquired RHP Fernando Salas and 3B David Freese from the Cardinals in exchange for OFs Peter Bourjos and Randal Grichuk.

Salas was terrific for the Cards in 2011, but he's been up-and-down the last two seasons, posting a 4.36 ERA. He's arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason and could have been a non-tender candidate. The Angels will use him in middle relief.

Cardinals recalled RHP Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis.

Salas will be available out of the Cardinals' bullpen on Tuesday night. The right-hander has posted a pedestrian 4.79 ERA in 20 2/3 innings of relief this season.

Cardinals optioned RHP Fernando Salas to Triple-A Memphis.

Salas gave up three runs over 1 2/3 innings in Monday's loss to the Pirates, so the Cardinals sent him down in order to get a fresh arm for Tuesday's doubleheader. He should be back later this summer.

Cardinals recalled RHP Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis.

Salas was optioned to Memphis last month after recovering from a shoulder ailment, but he's earned his way back with a 0.77 ERA and 11/1 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 Triple-A innings. He'll be used in middle relief.

The Cardinals will recall Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Salas will provide bullpen depth after being demoted to Triple-A last month. The 28-year-old right-hander returns to a 3.86 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 16 1/3 innings of relief this season.

Cardinals activated RHP Fernando Salas from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Memphis.

Salas is recovered from his right shoulder injury, but the Cardinals want him to get in more work against Triple-A competition. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 12/3 K/BB ratio in 16 1/3 innings of relief this season out of the St. Louis bullpen.

Fernando Salas (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment this week with Triple-A Memphis.

Salas has been sidelined for nearly a month due to right shoulder irritation. The Cardinals will likely want to see how he responds to throwing on back-to-back days before bringing him back from the disabled list.

Fernando Salas (shoulder) could be cleared to resume throwing off a mound by early next week.

Salas recently began playing catch and has reported no issues with his right shoulder. He's been on the disabled list since May 20 because of right shoulder irritation.

Fernando Salas (shoulder) played catch Thursday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list.

Salas has been sidelined since May 20 due to right shoulder irritation. It sounds like the cortisone shot has done its job, but we should know more as he continues to build his workload.

Fernando Salas received a shot Thursday to help the inflammation in his right shoulder.

Salas doesn't have any structural damage, but the Cardinals will shut him down for a while and hope the shot helps to speed his recovery along. There's no timetable for his return.

Cardinals placed RHP Fernando Salas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with right shoulder irritation.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but the move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Tyler Lyons. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez could see an increased role during Salas' absence.

Fernando Salas served up a game-winning home run to Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy on Sunday in St. Louis.

The 10th-inning shot sailed into the left field bleachers at Busch Stadium and cost the Cardinals a chance at a three-game series sweep. Salas would probably be in line for save chances right now if he was pitching at all competently. He owns an 8.31 ERA in 4 1/3 innings.

Fernando Salas hasn't allowed a run since August 2.

Salas hit a rough patch in the middle of this summer but has been lights out since. The right-hander has a 3.94 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 48 total innings this season.

Cardinals recalled RHP Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis.

Salas was sent down to the minors two weeks ago after posting a 6.32 ERA and 21/9 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings. He allowed four runs in four innings at Triple-A, but will at least offer a fresh arm for the bullpen for a couple of days.

According to MLB.com, an illness during spring training may have impacted Fernando Salas this season.

Salas recently passed a kidney stone. It wasn't previously known he was dealing with such an issue and could partly explain his early season struggles. Since his demotion, Salas has made four appearances, and has given up four earned runs and six hits in four innings.

Cardinals optioned Fernando Salas to Triple-A Memphis.

Salas has struggled with his mechanics this year and will take his 6.32 ERA to the minors. He'll likely be back with the Cardinals in short order should Chuckie Fick struggle or an injury occur. Fick has a 3.24 ERA in parts of six seasons in the minors

Fernando Salas has allowed 18 hits and eight earned runs through 11 1/3 innings this season.

Salas was a highly effective closer then setup man last season for the Cards, registering a 2.28 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 24 saves in 75 innings. But he has struggled with his mechanics this year and currently sports a 6.35 ERA through 14 appearances. In slightly related news, Jason Motte has more job security than ever.

Fernando Salas, Jason Motte and Octavio Dotel are all unavailable for Friday's game against the Reds.

All have been used heavily over the past few days, so they'll get a breather Friday. Needless to say, the Cardinals are hoping for a long outing from Chris Carpenter.

Fernando Salas notched his first save since August 11 in St. Louis' 2-1 win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

After Marc Rzepczynski walked Prince Fielder to lead off the ninth, Salas walked Casey McGehee before retiring Yuniesky Betancourt on a failed sacrifice bunt. He then induced Mark Kotsay into a game-ending double play. By all indications, Salas is still the primary stopper in St. Louis, but with the Cardinals out of the race in the National League Central, it wouldn't be surprising to see them mix in Jason Motte more and more as they play out the string.