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Sean Burnett | Relief Pitcher

Team: Los Angeles Angels
Age / DOB:  (30) / 9/17/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 200
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Sean Burnett does not need surgery on his injured left elbow but will be shut down for the next month.
Burnett paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday and received mostly good news. The lefty reliever had a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings this season before hitting the shelf. He is on the disabled list indefinitely. Jun 11 - 4:02 PM
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter

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Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (elbow) has traveled to Alabama to be re-evaluated by Dr. James Andrews.

Burnett returned to the disabled list late last month with left elbow inflammation and simply isn't progressing as hoped. We should know more on his status after the visit with Andrews.
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter
Jun 10 - 5:07 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (elbow) is not expected to be activated from the disabled list Monday.

Burnett still hasn't been cleared to resume throwing bullpen sessions and won't be ready to return when first eligible. The left-handed specialist has been limited to just 13 relief appearances due to various injuries this season.
Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Jun 8 - 12:27 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (elbow) is expected to throw a bullpen session this week.

Burnett was placed on the disabled list Thursday and hopes to return when first eligible. The Angels don't currently expect him to require a rehab assignment. Burnett has been limited to just 13 relief appearances due to various injuries this season.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Jun 5 - 10:25 AM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (elbow) played catch on Sunday.

It's the first time he's thrown since landing on the DL a week ago with left elbow inflammation. It's not clear when Burnett will be ready to throw off a mound, but he's coming along.
Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Jun 2 - 1:30 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Angels placed LHP Sean Burnett on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 27, with left elbow inflammation.

An MRI has ruled out structural damage, but Burnett has been given an injection and will need some down time. It's his second trip to the disabled list this season, and the left-hander has been limited to just 13 relief appearances so far. He should be ready for activation on or around the day he's first eligible.
May 28 - 6:48 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett is scheduled to go for X-rays on his left elbow Tuesday.

Burnett left Sunday's game with left elbow tightness and still felt discomfort on Monday. The southpaw just served a stint on the disabled list with left forearm inflammation, so this isn't a promising development. We should know more about his status soon.
Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
May 28 - 8:58 AM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett is scheduled to see a doctor Monday after he felt pain in his elbow while playing catch.

Burnett left Sunday's game with forearm tightness and it was still giving him trouble Monday. He just returned from the disabled list last week due to the very same injury, so he'll see a doctor to get to the bottom of things.
Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
May 27 - 6:00 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett left Sunday's game against the Royals with forearm tightness.

Burnett wasn't able to finish the seventh inning and had to be replaced by Kevin Jepsen. It's a troubling development, as he just returned from the disabled earlier this week. The Angels should update his status soon.
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter
May 26 - 5:28 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Angels activated LHP Sean Burnett from the 15-day disabled list.

Burnett wound up missing a little over three weeks with discomfort in his left forearm. He will return to his role as a setup man and left-handed relief specialist.
May 21 - 5:24 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett reported no pain in his left forearm after playing catch on Sunday afternoon.

Burnett made his first minor league rehab appearance on Saturday and came out of it feeling fine. He is on track to return to the Angels' bullpen early this week.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
May 20 - 9:11 AM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (forearm) will pitch in a minor league rehab game Saturday with High-A Inland Empire.

The hope is that one appearance will be enough for him to return from the disabled list Tuesday. Burnett has been sidelined since April 26 with left forearm irritation.
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter
May 17 - 6:51 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (forearm) is expected to be activated from the disabled list next Tuesday.

Burnett threw off a mound Thursday for the first time since landing on the DL and had no issues. He'll go out on a short rehab assignment over the weekend.
Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
May 16 - 7:27 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (forearm) is expected to resume throwing from a mound later this week.

Burnett played catch Monday for the first time since landing on the disabled list. It's not clear when he might start a rehab assignment, but the lefty should be ready for activation before the end of the month.
Source: Angels.mlb.com
May 13 - 11:10 PM
Sean Burnett - R - Angels

Sean Burnett (forearm) will be shut down from throwing for a week.

Burnett has been diagnosed with forearm inflammation and nerve irritation, but he doesn't have any structural damage. There's no timetable for the left-hander's return.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
May 7 - 6:16 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Chris Iannetta
2Hank Conger
1B1Albert Pujols
2B1Howie Kendrick
SS1Erick Aybar
2Brendan Harris
3B1Alberto Callaspo
2Chris Nelson
LF1Mike Trout
2J.B. Shuck
CF1Peter Bourjos
RF1Josh Hamilton
DH1Mark Trumbo
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jered Weaver
2C.J. Wilson
3Joe Blanton
4Jason Vargas
5Tommy Hanson
6Jerome Williams
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Ernesto Frieri
2Ryan Madson
3Scott Downs
4Sean Burnett
5Kevin Jepsen
6Garrett Richards
7Dane De La Rosa
8Michael Kohn
9Robert Coello
10Andrew Taylor