An MRI performed on Los Angeles Angels reliever Keynan Middleton revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team announced Monday. Middleton is seeking a second opinion, the team said. He has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. Right-hander Felix Pena was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Middleton, 24, was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins in the top of the eighth inning because of elbow discomfort with a 1-1 count on Minnesota's Eddie Rosario. Middleton had just returned from the disabled list last Thursday after being sidelined with elbow inflammation. He leads the Angels with six saves. He has a 2.04 ERA in 17⅔ innings over 16 appearances, with 16 strikeouts and nine walks.
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