Angels waive Hillenbrand
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Angels waived infielder-designated hitter Shea Hillenbrand on Monday, a disappointment for Los Angeles after signing a $6.5 million, one-year contract in December.
The 31-year-old Hillenbrand batted .254 with three homers and 22 RBIs in 53 games with the Angels.
His mediocre hitting and the emergence of left fielder Reggie Willits and first baseman Casey Kotchman relegated Hillenbrand to a minor role with the Angels.