Angels All-Star outfielder Mike Trout underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair a broken hamate bone that he sustained when when he fouled off a pitch Monday night, and manager Phil Nevin said that he is expected to be out 4-8 weeks.
Nevin said the team's medical staff determined surgery was the only viable option to heal the injury.
The slugger fouled off a 0-1 pitch from Nick Martinez leading off the eighth inning and immediately shook his left arm. Nevin and a trainer came out to check on the slugger and he left the game.