"Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto said Tuesday that he's planning to inspect a Friday workout in Arizona by first baseman Kendrys Morales, recovering from surgery to his left ankle, which was broken in May 2010.

"He's working out now -- physical therapy, baseball specific drills," Dipoto said during the formal announcement of second baseman Howie Kendrick's four-year contract extension.

The Angels have committed about $3 million to the switch-hitting Morales for 2012, although it's uncertain when he'll return to play after breaking the ankle by jumping on home plate celebrating a game-winning home run.

"There's no timeline, no date on the calendar being saved for him -- whenever Kendrys' body mends," Dipoto said."