It looks like Ervin Santana will play in the World Baseball Classic after all. It turns out there was a misunderstanding as to what the Angels wanted from the pitcher.

Santana received clarification on the matter during Saturday’s workout.
“They told me they wanted me to be focused on what we’re doing right now,” is how Santana interpreted Friday’s meeting with Scioscia and Black. “They want me to do a good job in the big leagues, so that’s why it’s going to happen.”
That idea has either changed or has been explained more thoroughly.
“The reality of it is that if guys are healthy and they want to pitch for their country, we’re going to support that because I think that’s a great honor,” Scioscia said.

He may end up being the team’s top starter, given the injury status of Colon and Pedro.