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Angels Place Christian Moore on Injured List After Sprained Thumb

Tests ruled out surgery, opening the door for Triple-A standout Chad Stevens to step in at second base.

Angels second baseman Christian Moore is helped by a trainer after injuring his hand while diving to try and field a ground ball hit by the Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies during the sixth inning on Wednesday night in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Overview

  • Christian Moore was placed on the 10-day injured list after spraining his left thumb while diving for a ground ball Wednesday night.
  • Team doctors confirmed no surgery is required, and although Moore targets a two-week recovery, interim manager Ray Montgomery has declined to set a definitive return date.
  • Infielder Chad Stevens was summoned from Triple-A Salt Lake and debuted at second base Thursday, boasting a .307 average and 14 homers this season.
  • Right-hander Héctor Neris, who carried a 7.80 ERA over 23 games, was released, creating space on the 40-man roster.
  • The swift roster moves highlight the Angels’ strategy of leveraging their minor league depth and fast-tracking prospects to fill key infield roles.