"Left-hander Scott Kazmir is eligible to come off the DL on Monday. But don't look for the struggling left-hander to rejoin the Angels' rotation any time soon.

Kazmir picked up a ball for the first time in about 10 days Sunday, playing light catch. Kazmir had not thrown since experiencing weakness in the back of his shoulder during a bullpen session immediately following the All-Star break. He was placed on the DL with shoulder fatigue, retroactive to his most recent start (the 13-run debacle in Oakland on July 10).

Kazmir was supposed to resume throwing sooner and even throw a bullpen session during this weekend's series in Texas. But he underwent an MRI on Thursday during which dye was injected into his shoulder.

It will likely take two weeks for Kazmir to progress to long toss and possibly throw in a simulated game or rehab assignment before returning to the Angels' rotation."