Left-hander Tyler Skaggs suffered a significant oblique-muscle strain in his right side during his start Friday night in Texas and is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks, the Angels announced Monday.
Skaggs exited his start after five innings after feeling a pinch in the muscle while recording a strikeout. He flew home Sunday and underwent an MRI examination Monday in Los Angeles. The results revealed a tear, diagnosed as a Grade 2 strain. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection into the area to stimulate healing.
Given the 10-to-12-week recovery time typical for his injury, Skaggs is unlikely to return until after the All-Star break.