ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) AL MVP Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game while rehabilitating his left thumb.
The Los Angeles Angels star outfielder tore the ulnar collateral ligament in the thumb on May 28 during a headfirst slide and had surgery three days later to repair the ligament and dorsal capsule. The team said Monday he will work out Tuesday at Class A Inland Empire.
Angels general manager Bill Eppler said in a statement Monday ”based on the timeline established for Mike to return from his thumb injury, he will be rehabilitating into the All-Star break and will therefore not be able participate in the All-Star festivities.