Rasmussen has elected to retire.

Rasmussen was claimed off waivers by the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Rasmussen was designated for assignment Monday.

Rasmussen was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Rasmussen was sent down to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Blue Jays optioned LHP Rob Rasmussen to Triple-A Buffalo. The 25-year-old southpaw has appeared in seven games with the Jays this season, compiling a 6.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 7/4 K/BB ratio over six innings. He'll continue to provide organizational bullpen depth.

Blue Jays recalled LHP Rob Rasmussen from Triple-A Buffalo. He'll take the place of Liam Hendriks on the active roster. Rasmussen had four scoreless appearances for the Jays back in May.

Blue Jays optioned LHP Rob Rasmussen to Triple-A Buffalo. Rasmussen was unscored upon in his four appearances, but the Jays decided that they'd prefer a righty in the 'pen. Bobby Korecky is replacing Rasmussen on the roster.

Blue Jays recalled LHP Rob Rasmussen from Triple-A Buffalo. Rasmussen, who was acquired from the Phillies in the Brad Lincoln deal, owns a 2.65 ERA and 19/10 K/BB ratio over 17 innings in Triple-A this year. While the 25-year-old has mostly been a starter in the minors, he has pitched exclusively in relief this year. The Blue Jays are hoping he'll be an upgrade for their shaky bullpen.

Blue Jays acquired LHP Robert Rasmussen and C Erik Kratz from the Phillies for RHP Brad Lincoln. Rasmussen was acquired by the Phils from the Dodgers in the Michael Young deal. He posted a 4.11 ERA with 113 strikeouts over 135 2/3 frames between Double- and Triple-A this season. While he's probably a longshot to do anything as a starter, he has a chance to make it as a reliever.