Mike Trout is getting a rare day off in Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays, and the star outfielder told reporters an injury he suffered on Wednesday night is the reason for that.
During the Angels’ 7-2 loss to the Rays on Wednesday, Trout jammed his right wrist on a slide while attempting to steal third base. He said he is hoping to miss only one game after both an X-ray and MRI came back negative.
Mike Trout jammed his wrist sliding last night and that’s why he’s not playing. He may be available later. He’s day to day. #Angels
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) August 2, 2018
This happened on his slide into 3rd in the first inning. He went hitless the rest of the game. Seems likely that's related.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) August 2, 2018
Trout said he’s hoping he can play tomorrow but it’s still sore. He got an X-ray and MRI that showed only inflammation.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) August 2, 2018
As usual, Trout is having a fantastic season. The MVP candidate is hitting .309 with 30 home runs, 60 RBI and a career-best OPS of 1.083. He recently opened up about how frustrating this season has been for the Angels, and any type of long-term injury would make it even more so.
