Herrera has been granted his release in order to play in Japan this season. Herrera was non-tendered at the beginning of December but was then re-signed to a minor league deal the following day. Rather than attempt to crack the Opening Day roster in spring training, however, Herrera will take his talents to Japan in search of greener pastures. The 33-year-old Cuba native appeared in 20 games for the Angels last season, posting a 2.70 ERA across 16.2 total innings.

Herrera signed a minor league contract with the Angels on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports. The Angels non-tendered Herrera prior to Tuesday's deadline, but will welcome the right-hander back on a minor league deal. Herrera averaged 8.5 K/9 in 41 appearances with Triple-A Salt Lake last season, but walked nine in 16.2 innings with the big club and will need to limit the free passes during Cactus League play in order to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.

The Angels declined to tender Herrera a contract. Infielder Gordon Beckham and lefty Wade LeBlanc were also non-tendered by Anaheim. Herrera posted a 2.70 ERA in 20 appearances with the big club last season, but also walked nine in 16.2 innings and benefited greatly from an 83.9 percent strand rate. He'll likely get a chance to compete for a bullpen spot with another club in spring training.

Herrera was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports. Herrera is simply a middle reliever, and posted a 4.50 ERA in 50 innings of relief at Triple-A this year.

Angels sent RHP Yoslan Herrera outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. He's now off the 40-man roster, clearing a spot for C.J. Cron. Herrera posted a 4.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP over six relief innings earlier this season for the Halos.

Angels optioned RHP Yoslan Herrera to Triple-A Salt Lake. Herrera compiled a 4.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP over six innings since being recalled on April 13. In his final outing Wednesday, the right-hander allowed two runs without recording an out. A corresponding roster move, likely for a position player, will be made on Friday.

Angels purchased the contract of RHP Yoslan Herrera from Triple-A Salt Lake. Herrera hasn't pitched in the majors since 2008 and was in independent ball last year after missing 2011 and 2012 due to injury. He'll operate in middle relief.