Mike Trout has torn ligament in left thumb, surgery an option
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) steals second as the ball gets away from Miami Marlins shortstop JT Riddle during the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game, Sunday, May 28, 2017, in Miami. Trout injured his thumb on the play. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Really, really bad news for the Angels on Monday.
Star outfielder Mike Trout will miss time after being diagnosed with a torn ligament in his left thumb, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said before the team took on the Braves.
If Trout decides for surgery, he could miss five-to-eight weeks. He injured his thumb on a headfirst slide to second base vs. Miami on Sunday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Trout has never been on the disabled list in his entire seven-year MLB career. He was added to the 10-day OL on Monday.
On the season, Trout is batting .337 with 16 home runs and 36 RBI.