Simmons gets good news on injured hand

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ANAHEIM — Andrelton Simmons had a CT scan on his right hand Tuesday that came back negative, and the Angels’ shortstop is considered day to day. He missed his second straight start on Tuesday night against the Mariners.

The CT scan results were positive news for Simmons and the Angels. He fractured the same hand as a rookie with the Braves in 2012 and missed 57 games.

Simmons injured the hand during Sunday’s win over the Rangers, when he collided with Carlos Gomez on a rundown in the eighth inning. Simmons took part in pregame workouts Monday, but was scratched from the lineup about two hours before first pitch.

Simmons did not participate in baseball activities on Tuesday.

“It’s still swollen,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said before Tuesday’s game. “Feeling a little better, but still sore. So he’ll be day to day, probably try to pick up a bat tomorrow and see how it feels and …

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