They would spot him, when his knee felt good, said Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, of outfielder Gary Matthews Jr., who agreed.

Despite a slight tear in his left patellar tendon, there would be days when the knee felt good and he could get an occasional spot start has been the rationale for the rest of the season.

Well, that time is the opener of the Cleveland series tonight. Matthews, hitting just .235, will start in right field and bat eighth.

"He's feeling good,'' Scioscia said. "I think the break has done him well.''

And if the Angels are going to spot-start Matthews, "He's got to get out there and play,'' Scioscia said. "We can't evaluate him until he does.''

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