Instead of the Angels’ inconsistent offense receiving a badly needed shot of Mike Trout on Monday, it was Trout who received the injection.
He was treated with cortisone in the latest attempt to heal his sore right wrist and later missed his fifth consecutive game.
The Angels are hoping to avoid having to place Trout on the disabled list, a move that would sideline him through the weekend. Team officials say, without any setbacks, he might be able to return Friday.
Trout was injured Wednesday sliding into third base in a game against Tampa Bay.