The Angels will use Ervin Santana and Jered Weaver on three days' rest in their pivotal series against the Rangers this weekend.
The team had been considering such a move for two weeks, but made the final determination recently.
"Both guys feel great," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "For one time around, it's no big deal."
Texas had a three-game lead over Los Angeles after a win on Friday night.
Angels Move Santana, Weaver Up