The Angels are calling up a rookie to take over centerfield from Torii Hunter:

The Angels are shifting the nine-time Gold Glove winner from center field to right field, starting with Tuesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.

“Torii had talked about at some point in his career taking a little pressure off and moving to one of the corner spots. I think … it’s a great time to do it,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said.

The 35-year-old Hunter is being replaced in center by Peter Bourjos, who was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to make his major league debut. Scioscia said Bourjos can provide a spark and improve the Angels’ outfield defense because two positions will be patrolled by natural center fielders.

“I think it’s going to make us a little better now, as far as the defensive aspect — being able to get range with Torii in right, Peter in center and Bobby [Abreu] in left,” Scioscia said.

This should take pressure off Abreu, as two centerfielders can cover more than 2/3 of the outfield.

Bourjos is seasonal age 23, with an okay career OBP and slugging in the minors. I suspect his numbers won’t translate that great to the majors, at least this year. I like that he improved moving from A to AA to AAA.