Angels' Mike Trout to disabled list with torn thumb ligament

Los Angeles Angels center fielder and reigning American League MVP Mike Trout is headed to the disabled list and facing possible surgery with a torn ligament in his left thumb.

Angles general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Monday that Trout's absence will be longer than a couple of weeks.

Trout, a two-time MVP winner, suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Miami Marlins.

X-rays taken on Trout's hand were negative for any fracture, according to the team.

Trout suffered the injury on a headfirst slide while trying to steal second base in the fifth inning of the 9-2 loss. Trout jammed his thumb into the base and yelled in pain as he rose from the ground. He was examined by a trainer and…