Los Angeles Times (Sunday)

San Diego 2, Angels 0

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ON THE TEAM: Jose Rojas, a former Anaheim High and Vanguard University infielder who at age 28 is still looking for his first big league at-bat, was informed by manager Joe Maddon that he made the opening-day roster as a utility player. “It’s pretty surreal — it hasn’t really sunk in,” Rojas, a 36th-round pick in 2016, said Saturday. “I’m sure it will once we get going. I’ve been working my entire life for this.”

ON THE MOUND: Aaron Slegers gave up one hit and struck out one in 12⁄3 scoreless innings and has not given up a run in five innings over four spring appearance­s. Though the 6-foot-10 right-hander was slowed by back spasms, he appears ready to open the season. “I’m a big fan of his stuff, strike-throwing, the person,” Maddon said. … Jaime Barria, battling for a bullpen spot, gave up one hit in two innings.

AT THE PLATE: The Padres scored in the fifth on Jorge Mateo’s two-out, two-run double off left-hander Alex Claudio. Justin Upton had the only hit — a first-inning double to right — off San Diego left-hander Blake Snell.

EXTRA BASES: The Angels signed veteran reliever AJ Ramos to a minor league deal. … Veteran outfielder Jon Jay, released Friday, was re-signed to a minor league deal.

UP NEXT: Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney will face Dodgers left-hander David Price in the opener of the three-game Freeway Series on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Angel Stadium. TV: SportsNet LA, FSW. Radio: 570, 830.

— Mike DiGiovanna

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