ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout is making progress in his restoration from a damaged bone in his left hand, however the three-time AL MVP nonetheless isn’t near a return.
Trout had the stitches eliminated this week following surgical procedure to restore his damaged hamate bone, the slugger stated Friday. His hand remains to be bruised and scabbed, and it should heal totally earlier than he can resume swinging a bat.
Trout has been out since July 3, when he damage his hand on a swing. He is doing mobility work and throwing, however gripping a bat is tougher.
The Angels projected Trout can be out for six to eight weeks instantly after his harm, and the forecast hasn’t modified considerably, supervisor Phil Nevin stated.
Trout, who was elected by followers to begin within the All-Star Game for the tenth consecutive season, is batting .263 with 18 homers, 44 RBIs and an .862 OPS this season. He has missed giant parts of the previous three seasons with accidents, together with all three All-Star Games since 2019.
Despite Trout’s absence, the Angels (49-48) have received 4 of 5 heading into their house sequence with the Pittsburgh Pirates that started Friday night time. Los Angeles is making an attempt to get again within the thick of the AL playoff race after dropping floor with a 1-10 swoon across the All-Star break.
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