José Quijada: Everything you need to know

The Angels designated Quijada for assignment Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. The move frees up a spot on the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster after the Angels acquired relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin from the Nationals on Wednesday. Quijada had tossed 1.1 scoreless frames covering two relief appearances with the Halos.

The Angels selected the contract of Quijada from Double-A Rocket City on Thursday. The Angels outrighted Quijadato Triple-A Salt Lake at the end of March after he cleared waivers. He was later assigned to Double-A Rocket City from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 10. Since then, the 29-year-old has posted a 2.73 ERA with a 39:9 K:BB in 26.1 innings through 27 games. In a corresponding move Thursday, the Angels optioned Jake Eder to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The Angels outrighted Quijada to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday after he cleared waivers. Quijada was cast off the Angels' 40-man roster last week, when Los Angeles needed to free up a spot for right-handed reliever Ryan Johnson. After attracting no interest on the waiver wire, Quijada will remain in the Angels organization and serve as bullpen depth in the upper levels of the minors.