Angels outfielder Collin Cowgill was lifted from Saturday’s game against the Rangers after being struck by a pitch while trying to bunt in the top of the eighth inning. The ball first hit Cowgill’s right thumb and fractured it and then ricocheted off of his nose, breaking it too. According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, he’ll be out 4-5 weeks.
Cowgill needs surgery on his nose, which had a big gash and began to bleed as he walked to the visitors clubhouse on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas.
Cowgill has been a valuable utility outfielder this season for Anaheim, batting .277/.354/.407 with five home runs in 200 plate appearances while making 36 starts in right field, eight in left, and five in center.
The 28-year-old will likely be out until sometime in late August. Grant Green was recalled Sunday.
