The last remaining link to the Los Angeles Angels World Series winning team, Scot Shields, could be designated for assignment soon, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Shields is in the final year of a four-year, $18 million deal. The right-hander is 0-3 with a 6.05 ERA in 36 appearances (1 start).

Shields had a closed-door meeting with Manager Mike Scioscia and pitching coach Mike Butcher on Monday afternoon.

“He takes things hard, and he’s frustrated with where his level of contribution and achievement are,” Scioscia said. “We’re trying to get him back to basics.

“Every year, he has to adjust his release point and mechanics. He’s fought through a lot this year, but the arm speed and stuff are there. He needs to marry that with command.”

“It’s frustrating because I’ll feel like I’m getting back to the pitcher I know I can be for a couple of outings, and then I’ll take a step or two back,” Shields said.

“A lot of [my frustration] is not being there and helping the team, whether I’m in the role I’m in now or my old role. It was a two-run game when I came in [Sunday]. There have been four, five, six games where if I do my job, we have a chance to win.”