Angels' Fowler to have season-ending surgery for torn ACL

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Dexter Fowler #25 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after being injured while sliding into second base during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on April 09, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida.
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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler has a torn ACL in his left knee, the club announced Sunday.

Fowler will undergo surgery and is expected to miss six-to-nine months.

The Angels placed Fowler on the injured list after the 14-year veteran was carted off the field Friday in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The ailment was initially diagnosed as a sprained knee.

Los Angeles acquired Fowler during the offseason in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 35-year-old has suited up in 1,460 games in the majors, including an All-Star appearance in 2016 while playing for the Chicago Cubs.

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