Los Angeles Angels center fielder and reigning American League MVP Mike Trout is headed to the disabled list and facing possible surgery with a torn ligament in his left thumb.
Angles general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Monday that Trout's absence will be longer than a couple of weeks.
Trout, a two-time MVP winner, suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Miami Marlins.
X-rays taken on Trout's hand were negative for any fracture, according to the team.
Trout suffered the injury on a headfirst slide while trying to steal second base in the fifth inning of the 9-2 loss.