The timetable for Ben Joyce's return from a shoulder repair is just as mysterious as the source of his injury.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels flame-throwing reliever Ben Joyce will miss the remainder of the season after getting shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the team announced. The team declined to say what injury Joyce suffered or what surgery he received.

Joyce pitched in five games this season before feeling some discomfort in his shoulder. He tried to throw twice and didn’t feel right, so the Angels sent him for further testing, which revealed