<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. — </p>
<p>Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained groin.</p>
<p>Rendon was hurt while making a throw late in a 15-1 loss to Toronto on Saturday. The Angels made the roster move retroactive to Monday.</p>
<p>Angels manager Joe Maddon said he hopes Rendon will be sidelined for the minimum 10 days. </p>
<p>Rendon, 30, is starting his second season with the Angels after signing a $245 million, seven-year contract. He hit his first home run of the season on Saturday and is batting .290 with three RBIs. </p>
<p>Los Angeles selected the contract of right-hander Ben Rowen from its alternate training site and recalled infielder Jack Mayfield from its alternate training site.</p>
<p>Right-hander Jaime Barria was optioned to the alternate training site.</p>
<p>Jose Rojas was at third base in the opener of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Monday night, batting sixth.</p>
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