Mike Trout's Injury Puts Angels in a Bind
Los Angeles Angels' superstar center fielder Mike Trout has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hamate fracture, which he sustained while fouling a ball back during a game against the San Diego Padres. Trout is expected to be out for four to eight weeks and may require surgery. This means he will miss the All-Star Game and be absent from the lineup until at least early August. The Angels have recalled Jo Adell and Gerardo Reyes from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill the outfield void. Trout's absence is a significant blow to the team, but they remain focused on the "next man up" mentality.