(SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have reportedly released pitcher Mark Mulder.<\/p>\n
Mulder’s attempt to return to the major leagues after a six-year absence ended abruptly early in spring training when the left-hander ruptured his left Achilles’ tendon during a drill.<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Times said the Angels made the move Tuesday, and Mulder’s name was not part of the Angels’ roster on the club’s official website.<\/p>\n
A five-time 15-game winner, Mulder has not pitched in the majors since July 9, 2008 while then a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. The 36-year-old appeared in just three games that season due to shoulder problems and formally announced his retirement in 2010.<\/p>\n
Mulder decided to try a comeback this past offseason and had signed a minor league contract with the Angels in January.<\/p>\n
The left-hander compiled a 103-60 record with a 4.18 earned run average over nine seasons with the Cardinals and Oakland Athletics. Mulder led the American League with 21 wins with the A’s in 2001 and went 19-7 the following year, while earning a spot on the AL All-Star team in 2003 and 2004.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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