"Angels right fielder Torii Hunter passed his latest pregame test of his bruised rib before Monday night's series opener against the Nationals and is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday night, having missed four starts.

Manager Mike Scioscia anticipated having Hunter available for late-game duty as a pinch-hitter or defensive replacement in the series opener. The Angels are kicking off a 13-game homestand heading into the All-Star break."