Angels manager Mike Scioscia was asked Friday what situations he’s comfortable using Joe Blanton in, now that Blanton has been demoted to the Angels’ bullpen.

“He still works in between. He’s working hard,” Scioscia said. “He’s probably going to be coming in a little earlier in the game, or having to pitch extra innings. Carry a game that goes into the 10th inning at times. There’s going to be — we’ll see what situations come up and how he’s used, but he’s definitely one of the few guys who can give us length if we need to.”

Blanton appeared in back-to-back games last Saturday and Sunday in Oakland, but hasn’t appeared in a game since.