Los Angeles Angels

Fact: Albert Pujols had his fourth career game with at least six RBI on Tuesday night, and his first with the Los Angeles Angels. 

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano left Monday's game against the Texas Rangers with right elbow soreness, and the timetable for his return is uncertain.  

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Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron has a broken left hand and will undergo surgery on Tuesday to mend it.

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Huston Street exited Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a leg injury. 

It's the decision the Los Angeles Angels don't want to make. And by golly, it's the kind of decision no team should ever have to make.

But whether the Angels like it or not, trading Mike Trout continues to look less like the nuclear option and more like the only option.

One year, one hip surgery, six-and-a-half months on the open market and three minor league starts since the last time he toed a major league mound, Tim Lincecum sent a message Saturday:

The Freak lives.

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels drafted the son of one of the best center fielders in the past two decades.

The Halos selected Torii Hunter Jr. in the 23rd round of the MLB draft. His father, a five-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner, announced the selection:

Player: Torii Hunter Jr.

Position: OF

DOB: June 7, 1995 (21 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'2", 180 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Notre Dame

Previously Drafted: 2013 (36th round, DET)

Background

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tim Lincecum is bound to make his debut with the club soon enough, but he said Tuesday he'll have one more outing for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees before returning to the MLB level.

FanDuel's Jessica Kleinschmidt provided the update from Lincecum on his future:   

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum reportedly will sign with the Los Angeles Angels on a $2.5 million deal with another $1.7 million in incentives, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

ESPN's Buster Olney reported the deal is expected to be made official on Friday.