The timetable for Ben Joyce's return from a shoulder repair is just as mysterious as the source of his injury.

Hard-throwing reliever Ben Joyce will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Angels' season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. The Angels announced the setback Wednesday for Joyce, who went on the injured list a month ago with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.

Joyce pitched in five games this season before feeling some discomfort in his shoulder. He tried to throw twice and didn’t feel right, so the Angels sent him for further testing, which revealed