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Angels’ Christian Moore Placed on Injured List with Sprained Left Thumb
- On July 3, 2025, the Los Angeles Angels announced that Christian Moore, their rookie second baseman, was sidelined for at least 10 days due to a sprained left thumb he sustained during Wednesday's game in Atlanta.
- Moore injured his thumb while diving for a ball up the middle during the sixth inning of an 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, with interim manager Ray Montgomery describing the sprain as significant but not providing an estimated recovery timeline.
- The Angels called up infielder Chad Stevens from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill Moore's roster spot, marking Stevens' MLB debut at second base and batting ninth on July 3.
- Stevens, 26, earned the promotion after hitting.307 with 14 homers and a 125 wRC+ over 72 Triple-A games, while Montgomery praised Stevens for seizing his opportunity and playing well.
- Moore expressed relief that no surgery is required and hopes to return in two weeks, although Montgomery described that as a best-case scenario amid the Angels' injury challenges.
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San Bernardino Sun
Angels’ Christian Moore placed on injured list with sprained left thumb
ATLANTA — Christian Moore’s diagnosis of a sprained left thumb is one of those occasions when a player feels relief even as he’s going on the injured list. When Moore jammed the thumb of his glove hand into the ground while trying to make a diving stop on Wednesday night, he and many watching feared the worst. Tests showed nothing requiring surgery, so the Angels’ rookie second baseman said he is hoping to be back in a couple of weeks. Interim m…
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Angels place rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the injured list with a sprained left thumb
The Los Angeles Angels have placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb.
Moore Aims for Quick IL Exit; Stevens Set for MLB Debut
Angels second baseman Christian Moore has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb sprain sustained during a game against the Braves. Moore hopes for a quick recovery, aiming to return within two weeks, but the timeline remains uncertain. In response, the Angels have recalled Chad Stevens from Triple-A Salt Lake for his MLB debut, filling the vacancy on the roster. Stevens was performing well in the minors with a .307 batting a…
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