BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valenzuela’s Follow-Up Test Today

Angel left-hander Fernando Valenzuela is scheduled to undergo an angiogram today at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, the follow-up to a treadmill test last week that indicated a possible blood-flow problem in his heart.

A thallium-treadmill test, performed after his initial physical hinted at an abnormality, showed cardiac vessel changes, and Valenzuela was placed on the 15-day disabled list last Thursday.

A similar test in September, 1987, when Valenzuela was with the Dodgers, also showed irregularities, but he remained on the active list. Other treadmill tests between 1987 and 1990 showed no irregularities.

Asked what was done to remedy the problem after the test in September, 1987, Dodgers team physician Michael Mellman said, “What happened can be implied--he was able to pitch for us for three more seasons. But other than that, I can not release any information without the patient’s permission. He is no longer on our team, so that is not anything we are involved with anymore.”

Valenzuela, who signed June 4 with the Angels, was winless in two starts.

Left-hander Bob McClure was placed on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release Monday. His roster spot was taken by center fielder Junior Felix, who had been on the disabled list since June 2 because of a recurring calf muscle strain.

McClure, 38, missed most of last season because of elbow problems and was hampered by arm problems this spring. He appeared in 13 games, giving up 10 earned runs over 9 2/3 innings for an earned-run average of 9.31. His contract was for $700,000.

“I kind of felt it was coming. I wasn’t pitching well,” said McClure, who gave up two singles and a home run to the three batters he faced Friday and two earned runs in an inning Saturday. “They’ve been fair with me and I appreciate that. They’ve gone a long time with me. I understand their position. When you’re on a team that has a chance to win it, you need results now.”

Manager Doug Rader said the decision was difficult but unavoidable. “Physically, he just didn’t look like he could get it done anymore,” Rader said.

McClure, a 14-year veteran, plans to seek a job elsewhere. “You never know what could happen,” he said, “but I’ll really miss these guys. They’ve been like family.”

Joe Grahe, who is to make his first start of the season today, might have been skipped if Kirk McCaskill hadn’t pitched a complete game Sunday. Grahe was due to relieve McCaskill if needed, but wasn’t called upon. “Nothing’s guaranteed until you’re actually out there,” Grahe said. “I’m looking forward to it.” . . . Hitting instructor Deron Johnson, who was in California undergoing tests, is due to meet the team in Milwaukee.