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Angels call up Stingers' Hensley, designate Halter for assignment
Halter, signed as a free agent last winter, was hitting .238 with one homer and six RBIs in just 63 at-bats spanning 31 games. He also missed 19 games because of a dislocated left ring finger.
The Angels have 10 days to trade, release or outright Halter to the minor leagues. His 29 starts came at all four infield positions, with 22 of them at third base.
The Angels recalled right-hander Matt Hensley from Triple-A Salt Lake for his third stint in the majors this season. He is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA in 12 innings over six relief appearances.
RED SOX-CUBS TRADE: The Boston Red Sox obtained infielder Ricky Gutierrez from the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.
Earlier in the day, Boston put infielder Pokey Reese on the disabled list with a strained ribcage. In addition, starting shortstop Nomar Garciaparra still is working himself back after missing much of the first half of the season.
Gutierrez, 34, was hitting .368 with 10 RBIs in 20 games for Triple-A Iowa. He signed a minor league contract with Chicago on June 14.
A career .266 hitter, the 12-year veteran played in 24 games for the New York Mets and was hitting .175 before he was cut May 13. He also has played for San Diego, Houston, the Cubs and Cleveland.
PADRES LIFT SUSPENSION: The San Diego Padres have lifted the suspension of overall No. 1 draft pick Matt Bush, who was arrested last month and accused of assaulting a bouncer removing him from a bar.
Padres general manager Kevin Towers on Wednesday did not say why the team ended the suspension of the 18-year-old shortstop.
He was suspended June 21, a day after his confrontation at the bar, which is across the street from the Peoria Sports Complex. He was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault, trespassing, disorderly conduct and underage drinking. He could face misdemeanor charges.
JAYS LOSING LESS: The Blue Jays say they are losing less money this season for owner Rogers Communications Inc. and could raise their payroll next season with or without Carlos Delgado.
The Blue Jays lost $5.48 million from April through June, Rogers disclosed Wednesday in financial documents, down from $10.65 million in the same quarter in 2003.
Toronto began developing its 2005 budget this week, and team president Paul Godfrey said an increase in player payroll from its opening-day level of $50 million is possible.
