Angels and RHP Joe Smith agreed to a three-year, $15.75 million contract.

Smith will likely serve in a setup role, paired with left-hander Sean Burnett, for the Angels. The right-hander had a 2.29 ERA over 63 innings of work in 2013 and is incredibly durable, having made at least 70 appearances in each of the last three seasons. He also collected his first three saves of his career last season, making him a possible ninth-inning option in the event closer Ernesto Frieri stumbles.

The Angels and Joe Smith have agreed on a three-year contract for around $15 million, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports.

Smith immediately bolsters the Angels' pen, as he compiled a 2.29 ERA with 25 holds in 63 innings last season. The Angels have already named Ernesto Frieri as their closer next season but Smith may immediately take over the setup role. The 29-year-old did save three games last year for the Indians should Frieri falter.

The Angels are pursing free agent reliever Joe Smith, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden.

Bowden passes along that the Angels are also working on bringing back their own free agent, starter Jason Vargas. Smith went 6-2 with a 2.29 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 70 relief appearances with the Indians in 2013. Los Angeles will encounter plenty of competition for the 29-year-old right-hander's services.

Impending free agent Joe Smith and the Indians have mutual interest in working out a deal past this season.

"We'd like to keep Joe with the Indians moving forward," said GM Chris Antonetti, "and we appreciate the work that he's done." Smith, who said he'd "love" to stay, holds an impressive 2.48 ERA since the beginning of 2011. He's earning $3.15 million this season.

Joe Smith allowed a walkoff two-run double to Jacoby Ellsbury in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.

Smith entered a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the ninth inning at Fenway Park and inherited a 2-1 count from Chris Perez, who left the game with a trainer. It was a terrible spot to be in for any reliever and Smith was unable to execute. If Perez needs a trip to the disabled list, Smith should get some cleaner chances. Vinnie Pestano is also a potential candidate for saves but is struggling at the moment.

Joe Smith (oblique) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the Giants.

Smith has been limited in Indians camp by an oblique strain. He should be fine for the start of the 2013 season.

Joe Smith (oblique) threw a successful round of live batting practice Thursday in Phillies camp.

Smith tossed 25 pitches and felt no lingering pain or discomfort in his left oblique. The right-hander is aiming to make his Cactus League debut early next week.

Joe Smith (oblique) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday.

Smith is behind the rest of the Indians' pitchers, but it sounds like his injury is no longer an issue this point. As a reliever, he shouldn't need much work to get ready for Opening Day.

Joe Smith (oblique) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday with no issues.

Smith is still a little behind schedule, but it appears the oblique is no longer an issue and he'll have no trouble getting ready for Opening Day. "This was like his first day of spring training," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "In two days he'll throw a 30-pitch bullpen."

Joe Smith (oblique) played catch Tuesday and is scheduled to throw off a mound Wednesday.

Smith fell a bit behind the other pitchers in camp after he suffered a left oblique injury last week, but he's progressing nicely. As a reliever, he shouldn't need much work to get ready for Opening Day.

Joe Smith (oblique) pronounced himself "ready to go" after playing catch for the second straight day Saturday.

Smith had been dealing with a tweaked oblique, but it appears to be a non-issue at this point. "He's going exactly as we hoped," said Indians manager Terry Francona. "He'll be just fine."

Joe Smith (oblique) played catch from up to a distance of 75 feet on Thursday and felt good.

Smith is currently dealing with a left oblique injury, but it's not a major concern. He'll take the day off on Thursday and continue to progress on Friday.

Joe Smith is behind the rest of the pitchers in Indians' camp due to a left oblique injury.

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes that he'll be sidelined anywhere from one to two weeks. Smith posted a 2.01 ERA and 45/21 K/BB ratio over 67 innings last season and figures to pitch in a set-up role in 2013.

The Indians and RHP Joe Smith have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

Smith earned a salary of $870,000 last season while posting a 2.01 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 45/21 K/BB ratio across 67 innings. He'll serve as a setup man again in 2012.

Indians activated RHP Joe Smith from the 15-day disabled list.

Smith has been dealing with an abdominal strain that has delayed the start of his season, but he fared well in a few rehab appearances and is good to go. He'll help set up from the right side for the Tribe.

The Indians are expected to activate Joe Smith (abdomen) from the disabled list before Friday's game against the Orioles.

Smith began the season on the disabled list with a strained abdominal muscle, but is back to full health. He allowed one run over 3 2/3 innings during a rehab stint with Double-A Akron while striking out seven and walking a pair.

Joe Smith (abdomen) will be activated from the disabled list this weekend.

Indians skipper Manny Acta made the announcement Wednesday. Smith has made several minor league relief appearances and should be ready to go.

Joe Smith (abdomen) had a 1-2-3 inning in a rehab appearance for Double-A Akron Tuesday.

He also pitched Monday, as he's showing he can pitch in back-to-back days without any issues. Smith is likely to be activated Friday after the Indians return home from a road trip.

Joe Smith (abdomen) could be back with the Indians by next weekend.

Smith pitched his second scoreless inning Saturday for Double-A Akron and is schedule to pitch again on Monday. The Indians return from a road trip to play the Orioles Friday, and it seems likely that Smith will be in uniform for that game.

Joe Smith (abdomen) tossed a scoreless inning Thursday at Triple-A Columbus.

Smith fanned two batters, looking sharp on Triple-A Columbus' season opener. He should be back in the major league bullpen within the next four or five days.