Mar 08, 2009 7:35 PM EST

Angels pitcher Ervin Santana will miss the start of the season because of soreness in his elbow.

Santana had an MRI on the elbow on Saturday.

"We don't anticipate it being anything that's going to set him back for any appreciable part of the season," manager Mike Scioscia said.

Santana signed a four-year, $30 million contract at the start of spring training.

Via Orange County Register