The Los Angeles Angels placed right-handed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right elbow inflammation. The move comes after Kochanowicz struggled significantly in Saturday's 9-1 loss to the Dodgers, allowing seven runs and six hits in just one-third of an inning.

Kochanowicz (2-5) faced trouble immediately in Saturday's game, surrendering six consecutive hits to open the bottom of the first inning against the Dodgers. His struggles have contributed to a difficult season for the Angels' pitching staff. The team now faces the challenge of maintaining their performance without one of their rotation arms.

Aldegheri is scheduled to make his start against the Houston Astros on Monday in Anaheim. The Angels will need immediate production from their new pitcher to avoid further slipping in the standings as they manage through multiple injury concerns.