Mike Trout Diagnosed With Torn Thumb Ligament

The Angels will place superstar center fielder Mike Trout on the 10-day DL for the first time in his career, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group (via Twitter). He had undergone an MRI today after injuring his left thumb in game action on Sunday, revealing a torn thumb ligament, per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times (Twitter link). Surgery is on the table at this point.

Los Angeles has selected the contract of veteran journeyman Eric Young Jr. to replace Trout on the roster. Young, who just turned 32, signed with the organization on a minor-league deal over the winter.

Injuries have hit the Angels rather hard through the first two months of the season,…