MILWAUKEE -- Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano , who was hit by a line drive on Wednesday, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right forearm.

Soriano said through an interpreter that he feels "a little bit better than yesterday" but added that "I'm still fighting."

The right-hander left the game after being struck by a liner from Milwaukee's Jake Bauers .

Los Angeles recalled left-handed pitcher Sam Aldegheri from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill Soriano's spot on the roster.

"How I feel right now, I don't think there's a reason to force anything," Soriano said.

Soriano, who turns 27 on Oct. 20, went 10-11 this season with a 4.26 ERA in 31 starts. He struck out 152 batters in 169 innings.

Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery congratulated Soriano for his pro

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