Mike Trout To Have Surgery On Thumb, Out 6-8 Weeks

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Los Angeles Angels announced Mike Trout will have surgery on Wednesday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb. He's expected to miss six to eight weeks.

TROUT UPDATE: Mike Trout will have surgery on Wednesday to repair UCL in his left thumb. Typical timetable for return is 6 to 8 weeks.
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 30, 2017

This is Trout's first major injury. He has played at least 157 games in each of his last four seasons.

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