Names & Faces: Mike Trout, Chris Sale
The Angels’ center fielder has a torn ligament in his left thumb, suffered while sliding into second base Sunday, and might need surgery that could sideline him for eight weeks.
The reigning AL MVP — who is hitting .337 with 16 home runs and 36 RBIs — was placed on the disabled list Monday after team doctor Steve Yoon detected the injury during an MRI exam.
The White Sox saluted Sale with a highlight video during the first inning of their game against the Red Sox, and he waved his hat to the cheering crowd, pointed to the home dugout and patted his heart.