Mike Trout placed on injured list with hamstring injury

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been placed on the injured list due to a right hamstring injury sustained while running out a ground ball during Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The injury complicates Trout's potential participation in the upcoming All-Star Game in Philadelphia, where he had hoped to return to his home state. Trout has been enjoying a strong season, hitting.234 with 17 home runs through 74 games. While the severity of his injury remains unclear, he expressed optimism about a quick recovery. The Angels currently sit tied for the worst record in the AL at 30-45 but remain six and a half games out of a Wild Card spot.

• 11:41 PMCBS MLB — Angels' Mike Trout heading to injured list (hamstring), possibly ruining All-Star appearance in Philadelphia