ANAHEIM — Angels broadcaster Mark Langston underwent a procedure on Tuesday in Houston to have a defibrillator inserted into his heart, the Angels announced.

Langston, 59, was “resting comfortably” and will remain hospitalized for at least another day, the team announced. Langston is expected to return to Southern California on Saturday.

Langston collapsed in the broadcast boost just before the first pitch of the Angels’ game against the Houston Astros on Friday night. He was revived by first responders on the scene and taken to a local hospital. He was diagnosed with a ventricular fibrillation.

Langston is in his seventh season as the analyst for the Angels’ radio broadcasts. Previously he’d spent 16 years as a big-league pitcher, mostly with the Angels and Seattle Mariners.

SURGERY FOR STASSI

Catcher Max Stassi will undergo surgery on his right hip next week, with an expected rehab time of four to six months. The procedure could jeopardize Stassi’s availability in spring training or even for a short period at the beginning of the regular season.

Manager Brad Ausmus said Stassi developed the condition from the wear of catching.

The Angels acquired Stassi just before the July 31 deadline, mostly because of his defense. Although they were satisfied with his work behind the plate, he was just 3 for 42 at the plate after the trade.

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Infielder Tommy La Stella ran the bases again on Tuesday, and he was scheduled to do so again on Wednesday. If all goes well, La Stella would be able to DH during the four-game series against the Houston Astros starting on Thursday, Ausmus said. …

The Angels claimed infielder Kean Wong from the Tampa Bay Rays. Wong, 24, plays second base, third base and the outfield. A left-handed hitter, Wong played just six games with the Rays this season. He has a career .287 average in the minors, with a .342 on-base percentage…

In order to create a spot for Wong on the 40-man roster, Griffin Canning was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

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