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Los Angeles Angels recall rookie right-hander Jose Fermin

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander Jose Fermin from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated righty Connor Brogdon for assignment.

Los Angeles made the moves Sunday before playing the Athletics.

The 23-year-old Fermin was 2-2 with a 6.63 ERA in 23 games entering the series finale against the Athletics. He was previously optioned to the minors after giving up three runs without retiring a batter in a game last month.

The 30-year-old Brodgon gave up two runs on two hits and two walks after retiring just two batters in the Angels' loss on Saturday.

Brogdon is 3-1 with a 5.30 ERA in 37 games this season. His career record is 13-9 with a 4.24 ERA in 180 games with the Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia.

The fourth-place Angels lead only the Athletics in the in the AL West.