Schimpf was traded twice this offseason before again being dealt to the Angels on March 31, and was at Triple-A Salt Lake for all but five games in 2018. The 30-year-old has struggled so far this season with a .178/.288/.355 slash line with only three home runs in 107 at-bats, but could still garner interest for a minor-league contract elsewhere.

Schimpf will head back to the minors in order to open up a roster spot for Thursday's starter, Jaime Barria. The 30-year-old was with the Angels for just one game and didn't register an at-bat, though he entered Wednesday's game as a defensive replacement. He'll continue to serve as organizational depth in the minors.

Schimpf will take the roster spot of Nick Tropeano (shoulder), who was sent to the disabled list in a corresponding move. It could be a short stay with the big-league club for Schimpf, however, as the Angels will need to clear a roster spot prior to Thursday's game for Jaime Barria, who is scheduled to start. The 30-year-old, who is 1-for-5 with a homer and a pair of walks in four major-league appearances this season, should provide a left-handed bat off the bench during his time with the Angels.

Schimpf will head back down to Salt Lake after joining the big-league club last weekend. He wound up appearing in four games, going 1-for-5 with one home run and two RBI during his brief opportunity. In a corresponding move, the Angels activated Ian Kinsler (groin) from the disabled list.