MLB All-Star Game 2017: Mookie Betts to replace injured Mike Trout as AL starter quoting : CBS Sports

Soon thereafter, MLB confirmed that Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts would replace Trout in the AL starting lineup. As Jeff Fletcher notes, that's because Betts logged the most votes among AL All-Star reserves. Angels center fielder Mike Trout has, of course, been sidelined with torn thumb ligaments since late May. Trout was also recently voted in as a starting outfielder for the American League All-Star team. Here's what GM Billy Eppler said Monday in a release from the club:"We are extremely proud of Mike for his election to the All-Star Team.




"I couldn't be more honored to be voted to play in the All-Star Game this season," he said in the release. Additionally, with his six All-Star game nods, Trout is tied for the most in franchise history with Jim Fregosi (1964 & '66-70) and Rod Carew (1979-84)." Mark J. Terrill/Associated PressLos Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout will not play in the 2017 MLB All-Star game due to his ongoing recovery from a left thumb ligament injury, the team announced on Monday:Angels general manager Billy Eppler commented on the situation in the release:"We are extremely proud of Mike for his election to the All-Star Team. "There are so many players in our game that deserve to be on the All-Star Team so to be elected again is truly humbling. Trout was thankful to be voted into the Midsummer Classic despite being unable to play in the game.

MLB Notes: Angels' Mike Trout out of All-Star Game as injury recovery continues

BOX SCOREMonday night was the exact midpoint of the Phillies' season — Game No. In a Phillies season already filled with negatives and setbacks, this has been a promising early-summer development. I think he's pretty darn good." "Sometimes low [isn't low enough]. 81 — and Aaron Nola is giving them something to feel good about heading into the All-Star break.


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