LA Times · Jun 1, 2017
Angels' Mike Trout undergoes thumb surgery
Injured Angels outfielder Mike Trout talks with teammate Albert Pujols during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Angel Stadium on Tuesday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair tears in the ulnar collateral ligament and dorsal capsule of his left thumb. The Angels said the operation, performed by Dr. Steven Shin at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, was successful. They stuck to an estimated timeline of six to eight weeks for Trout to return to action.