Angels Notes: Yusmeiro Petit gets the call to start

The Angels signed Yusmeiro Petit because they felt he could be an asset either in the rotation or bullpen, and this weekend he’ll finally get a crack at the former.
Petit will start Saturday in Toronto, filling a void left by Alex Meyer’s placement on the disabled list. Because Petit has only pitched in relief this season, he’ll be able to throw only 40 to 50 pitches, Manager Mike Scioscia said. He will be the first of a series of relievers, with the Angels likely adding anothe