The good news: Mike Trout is on the road to recovery from thumb surgery.
The bad news: The Angels’ star outfielder will be unable to play in the MLB All-Star Game in Miami.
The team confirmed that Trout, who was voted a starter for the fifth straight season on Sunday, is ‘rehabilitating’ and that they share in everyone’s disappointment.
“I couldn’t be more honored to be voted to play in the All-Star Game this season. There are so many players in our game that deserve to be on the All-Star team so to be elected again is truly humbling,” said Trout in a statement on Monday.