Andrelton Simmons was placed on the disabled list because of a right-ankle sprain on Wednesday, an injury that will sideline the team’s best defensive player and one of its most productive hitters for at least 10 days.
But at least Vaughn was hurt in action. “Simple and stupid” is how Simmons described his mishap after Tuesday night’s game.
He has more than twice as many walks (25) as strikeouts (10) and has a major league-high streak of 69 plate appearances without a strikeout dating back to May 18.
Third baseman Zack Cozart, a Cincinnati Reds shortstop for six years before signing with the Angels last winter, will move to shortstop.