Joe Blanton will return to Angels’ rotation on Tuesday
Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton wipes his face with his glove as he leaves the game after a rough outing against the Red Sox last week.
An off day last week allowed the Angels to skip Joe Blanton’s turn the last time through their rotation.
But Manager Mike Scioscia said the right-hander, who leads the majors with 10 losses and 111 hits allowed, will return to the mound Tuesday against Seattle.
Scioscia said pitching coach Mike Butcher has worked to repair some mechanical issues in Blanton’s delivery and the Angels are hoping to see a different pitcher Tuesday.
“He knows what he needs to do,” Scioscia said. “And we’ll see if he moves forward with it.
“The bottom line is really executing on the field. He needs to make better pitches.”
Blanton gave up seven runs — six earned — in five innings in his last start June 9 in Boston.
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