Angels' Tim Lincecum: Set to stay in rotation

Manager Mike Scoscia said Monday that Lincecum will likely remain in the rotation despite his recent stuggles, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

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Lincecum allowed eight runs on seven hits over just 1.1 innings Sunday, raising his season ERA to 8.70. However, Scoscia has emphasized confidence in the 32-year-old, focusing on his upside as a major league starter. Lincecum will face a tough test in his next start, Friday against Boston.