"Angels slugger Kendrys Morales is in Vail, Colo., this week undergoing a series of tests to determine whether he will be able to intensify his rehabilitation from a broken left ankle that has sidelined the switch-hitting first baseman for the past 1½ seasons.

"We'll find out if he can step up to the next level and start more rigorous baseball activities," General Manager Jerry Dipoto said. "I wouldn't say Kendrys' 2012 season hinges on the answers we get this week, but the optimism we already feel could be enhanced."

Morales, who hit .306 with 34 home runs and 108 runs batted in in 2009, fractured his lower left leg while jumping onto home plate after a game-winning grand slam on May 29, 2010."