ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Anthony Rendon, speaking publicly for the first time in two months, revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed with a fractured tibia by doctors outside the purview of the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels have consistently described Rendon's injury as a deep bone bruise.
Asked why the Angels didn't initially announce his injury as a fractured tibia, Rendon said, "You gotta ask them."
Angels general manager Perry Minasian didn't respond to a request for comment. A source close to the team told ESPN that Rendon initially saw four doctors - two chosen by the Angels, two chosen by Rendon's side - that diagnosed him with a deep bone bruise.