Valbuena tragically passed away after being involved in a car accident Thursday in Venezuela, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Valbuena was released by the Angels on Tuesday.
The Angels designated Valbuena for assignment Sunday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Valbuena will sit for the second straight game Saturday against Cleveland, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Valbuena is not in the lineup against the Indians on Friday.
Valbuena could regain regular playing time following Ian Kinsler's trade to the Red Sox on Monday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Valbuena was not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game, going 0-for-1 off the bench in Saturday's win over Seattle.
Valbuena is not in the lineup against the White Sox on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Valbuena is out of the lineup against Houston on Friday.
Valbuena is out of Thursday's lineup agains the Mariners.