Andrelton Simmons Injury: Updates on Angels Shortstop's Thumb and Return

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb on May 8 during his team's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The injury required surgery, and Simmons was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 10. However, he is ready to return. 

Continue for updates.

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Simmons Active vs. Twins

Wednesday, June 15

Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reported the Angels activated Simmons from the DL, and he will play shortstop and bat ninth Wednesday against Minnesota.

Gonzalez added that Brendan Ryan was designated for assignment to make room for Simmons.

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Scioscia Comments on Simmons' Recovery

Tuesday, May 31

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Simmons has "made a significant amount of progress in the last week" and added that "he's close," per Greg Beacham of the Associated Press.

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Simmons' Return Will Boost Angels Defense

The Angels acquired Simmons in November as the Atlanta Braves entered rebuild mode, and the move was a major win for a club that needed an upgrade at shortstop.

One of the league's premier defensive players, Simmons posted 5.4 defensive wins above replacement in 2013 before that number dipped slightly to 3.9 in 2014 and 3.5 last year.

And while he's never been a power hitter, Simmons established himself as a solid contributor by batting .256 with a .304 on-base percentage, 31 home runs and 168 RBI over his first four seasons in the majors.

Thus far in his first season with the Angels, Simmons is batting .219 with one home run and eight RBI. He's also tallied a dWAR rating of 1.0.

Stats courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com.