Mike Trout underwent surgery Wednesday to repair tears in the ulnar collateral ligament and dorsal capsule of his left thumb. They stuck to an estimated timeline of six to eight weeks for Trout to return to action. The Angels did not make Shin available for an interview, but general manager Billy Eppler confirmed the doctor performed an innovative treatment on Trout, involving InternalBrace ligament augmentation within the thumb. Trout tore his thumb sliding head-first into second base Sunday in Miami. To play the outfield in his absence, the Angels recalled Shane Robinson from triple-A Salt Lake.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 01, 2017 02:37 UTC