ANAHEIM -- Justin Upton is day to day after leaving Sunday's 8-4 Angels victory over the Dodgers in the first inning with a left big toe sprain. Upton sustained the injury as he braced himself against the outfield wall while chasing down Max Muncy's RBI double. After a brief meeting with athletic trainers and manager Brad Ausmus, Upton exited and Peter Bourjos replaced him in left field.
Upton missed much of spring with right knee tendinitis. He only just returned to game action Tuesday, but was on track to be ready for Opening Day.
“It’s frustrating, finally getting back here, playing in a good atmosphere back at home, and I didn’t get the at-bats I wanted to,” Upton said. “But things happen. You take everything that comes at you.
“I hope I walk in here tomorrow and it feels great, but we won’t know until tomorrow. I’ll try and keep some ice on it, see what comes of it.”