Mike Trout
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 29 2025Trout is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Nationals, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's likely just a standard rest day for Trout, who started the previous 24 games and posted an .830 OPS with four homers, 11 RBI, 13 runs and a 22:29 BB:K during that stretch. Travis d'Arnaud will receive a turn at designated hitter in the series finale against Washington.
Jun 28 2025Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout tied the game at 2-2 in the seventh inning, igniting a six-run rally by the Angels in that frame. The outfielder has homered three times over his last 14 games, going 12-for-47 (.255) while adding a 16:19 BB:K in that span. While he's batting just .231 for the year, he's getting on base at a .345 clip as he continues to display his trademark excellent plate discipline. Trout is at 13 homers, 31 RBI, 28 runs scored and two stolen bases over 56 contests.
Jun 20 2025Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout opened the scoring in the first inning with a two-out, 423-foot blast off Carlos Rodon, his 12th homer of the year. The 33-year-old Trout has hits in seven of his last eight contests, going 10-for-29 (.345) with a 1.009 OPS in that span. He's slashing .236/.323/.466 with 22 runs scored, 12 RBI and a pair of stolen bases across 201 plate appearances this season.
Jun 14 2025Trout went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks during Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has already eclipsed the amount of at-bats he got all of last year in an injury-riddled campaign and hit his 11th home run of the season Saturday. Regardless, his season at the plate has not been to his usual high standards as the 33-year-old is slashing just .226/.313/.465. Injuries have impacted his ability to play the outfield and perhaps his impact at the plate as well. His .777 OPS is on track to be the worst since his rookie season, but it is a number still comfortably above the MLB average.
Jun 6 2025Trout took part in some outfield drills Friday, and Angels manager Ron Washington said he expects Trout to play right field in a game soon, Michael Huntley of The Sporting Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since returning from a stint on the injured list due to a knee injury May 30, Trout has been limited to DH duties for the Angels. Friday marked the first time the slugger has performed outfield drills since that IL stint, and he's expected to do more drills Saturday. Trout shifted over to right field at the beginning of the season after spending most of his career in center, and it appears RF will remain his position when he's ready to play defense again. Trout went 0-for-4 as the DH in Friday's win over Seattle, marking the first time in seven games he has gone without a hit since returning from the knee injury.
Jun 2 2025Trout went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run during Monday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout smoked his 10th home run of the season, a 454-foot bomb, as part of the Angels' six-run first inning. He added two more hits to cap a vintage performance and his second three-hit game in his last three contests. The 33-year-old has now recorded a hit in six straight contests, going 10-for-20 over that stretch with five RBI.
Jun 1 2025Trout is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout will get a pre-planned day off after going 4-for-9 with a double, an RBI and a run in two games since being activated from the injured list Friday. Though Trout has experienced no setbacks with his knee, manager Ron Washington noted that the 33-year-old isn't yet ready to play right field and will continue to be deployed as the Angels' designated hitter for the remainder of their current road trip, which ends Wednesday in Boston. Trout is expected to resume outfield workouts when the Angels return to Anaheim, but it's unclear how soon he might be ready to play defense.
May 31 2025Trout went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI double in Saturday's 7-5 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout extended the Angels' lead to three runs in the fifth inning, when his double to left field brought Yoan Moncada home. It was Trout's second game back from a four-week absence due to a knee injury and his first RBI since April 25 against the Twins.
May 30 2025Trout went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in a 4-1 win against Cleveland on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Trout had a quiet performance in the victory, the big news is that he got through the game without issues after missing over four weeks due to a knee injury. The star slugger got a chance to run the bases after singling in his second at-bat, though he didn't play the field, instead logging the start as the team's DH. Trout may remain in that role for the short term since he didn't embark upon a rehab assignment prior to his return.
May 29 2025The Angels plan to activate Trout (knee) from the injured list Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been sidelined since May 1 and was able to clear the final hurdle in his recovery when he ran the bases earlier in the week. He got off to a slow start by hitting just .179 across his first 121 plate appearances this season, but Trout will provide a significant boost to both the Angels and fantasy lineups.
May 25 2025Trout (knee) is expected to resume running the bases at some point during the Angels' three-game series versus the Yankees that begins Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being placed on the injured list May 2 due to a bone bruise in his left knee, Trout has been able to hit off a pitching machine, play catch and take part in agility drills, but being able to run the bases without discomfort is considered the final step in the recovery process before he's ready for game action. The Angels will likely want to see Trout run the bases more than once before activating him from the injured list, so he shouldn't be expected to return to the big-league lineup until next weekend's series versus the Athletics at the soonest. Before he was shut down earlier this month, Trout was hitting a career-worst .179 with a 29.8 percent strikeout rate but slugged nine home runs and stole two bases in 29 games on the season.
May 22 2025Trout (knee) said he had no soreness after jogging on the field Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Monday's jogging session was a big test for Trout, as it was the first time he has jogged on the field since he landed on the injured list May 2 due to a bone bruise in his left knee. The star outfielder was upbeat about his progress Tuesday, saying, "I'm really excited with where I'm at right now. We're upping the intensity and there's no soreness." Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports that Trout ran again Wednesday at 80 percent intensity (he was at 50-to-60 percent Monday), though he hasn't yet cleared his next hurdle -- running the bases. However, Trout has been able to play catch and hit in the cages with "no pain, no issues," so a return from the injured list may not be far away. Bollinger indicates that Trout may not need a minor-league rehab stint before being activated and suggests that the three-time AL MVP could be back in action before the end of the month, though there's no definite timeline for his return yet.
May 19 2025Trout (knee) was spotted jogging in the outfield prior to Monday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is another step in the right direction for Trout, who was cleared to begin hitting off a machine Friday and ran on an anti-gravity treadmill May 12. The club will presumably check in on the star outfielder Tuesday morning to see how he's feeling after Monday's activity. Trout remains without a firm timetable for a return from the 10-day injured list.
May 16 2025Trout (knee) has begun hitting off a machine, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In addition to hitting in the cages, Trout has also been playing catch and doing agility drills on the field. As for his running progression, the veteran outfielder began running on an anti-gravity treadmill Monday and has since worked up to running at 75 percent of his weight. Although he seems to be progressing in his rehab, it's still hard to say how far away he is from returning to the active roster.
May 12 2025Trout (knee) will run on an anti-gravity treadmill Monday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been ramping up other baseball activities lately and a running progression appears imminent. There is no timetable for the outfielder's return from the 10-day injured list, but he's making progress as he works his way back from a bone bruise in his left knee. The club will likely wait to see how Trout fares on the anti-gravity treadmill before disclosing the next step in his rehab.
May 10 2025Trout (knee) said Saturday that he has been swinging a bat and is aiming to progress to running drills during the Angels' series against the Padres next week, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout landed on the 10-day injured list May 2 due to a left knee contusion, but the veteran outfielder relayed that the pain that caused his placement on the IL has gone away, per Greg Beacham of The Associated Press. Trout is now dealing with lingering soreness, and a progression to running drills should provide the Angels a better idea of his recovery timeline. Trout was slashing .179/.264/.462 with two stolen bases, nine home runs and 18 RBI in 121 plate appearances before his injury.
May 2 2025The Angels placed Trout on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left knee contusion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels haven't announced a return timeline for Trout but have said that he isn't dealing with any structural damage in his knee, so there's hope that he won't need much more than a minimum-length stay on the injured list. Niko Kavadas will come up from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill the open spot on the active roster, and Jorge Soler will likely take over as the Halos' primary right fielder until Trout returns.
May 1 2025Trout (knee) will be placed on the injured list due to a left knee bruise, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been dealing with the injury since Wednesday and was out of the lineup Thursday. The Angels have consistently downplayed the injury, and manager Ron Washington said that there is no structural damage. It's anticipated that Trout will be sidelined for a relatively short period, though no timeline has been announced.
Apr 30 2025Trout was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners due to left knee soreness, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Ron Washington said after the game that Trout's removal was precautionary, which suggests that the star outfielder's injury isn't too serious. Trout himself added that his knee began to feel better after he left the game, per Fletcher, and he'll try to return to action Thursday.
Apr 19 2025Trout went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old delivered the 28th two-homer game of his career, but that was the only offense the Halos could muster Saturday. Trout entered the contest in the midst of a 1-for-18 slump and is still batting just .189 through 20 games, but his power has been on full display early this year with eight long balls and 16 RBI.
Apr 12 2025Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Houston on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout plated the Angels' first run with a solo shot to left field in the fourth inning. It was the star outfielder's third homer in his past two games, and the long ball extended his on-base streak to nine games. While Trout's batting average still sits at a modest .208 through 59 plate appearances, he's been plenty productive with six home runs, 12 RBI and nine runs scored while registering an 8:9 BB:K.
Apr 10 2025Trout went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three total RBI in Thursday's 11-1 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was one of three Angels to homer twice in the lopsided win. He extended the lead to 7-1 with a two-run, opposite field shot of Zack Littell in the fifth inning before adding a solo shot in the ninth. The 33-year-old Trout is batting just .205 to start the year, though he's posted an .895 OPS with five homers, 11 RBI and a stolen base through his first 12 games.
Apr 7 2025Trout went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Sunday in a 6-2 win against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Trout's streak of three games with a homer came to an end, he extended his hitting streak to five games and logged his first theft of the campaign. The future Hall of Famer was once a prolific base stealer -- his career high is 49 thefts, which he logged in 2012 -- but he's been quiet on the basepaths in recent campaigns, totaling between one and six thefts in each regular season since 2020. Trout's steal Sunday and his power hitting of late suggest that he's feeling healthy this year after playing in just 29 games last season due to a torn meniscus. So far in 2025, he's slashing .188/.300/.500 with three homers, eight RBI and six runs over 40 plate appearances.
Apr 5 2025Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a walk Saturday in a 10-4 win against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's lone hit of the contest was a 429-foot, two-run blast in the fifth inning that unknotted what had been a 3-3 game. The veteran slugger has gone deep in three straight games after failing to homer in each of his first five contests of the campaign. While Trout is still batting just .172 on the season, four of his five hits (three homers and a double) have gone for extra bases, and he's tied for the team lead with eight RBI.
Apr 4 2025Trout went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three-time AL MVP launched his first homer of the season Wednesday and went deep again Friday in the bottom of the first inning. The power surge is a welcome sight from Trout, but he has yet to fully get on track, going 4-for-25 through seven games. Trout has at least provided some run production with six RBI in the past four contests.
Apr 2 2025Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 12-5 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Sonny Gray deep in the first inning, giving Trout his first homer of the year. The 33-year-old outfielder has had a sluggish start to the campaign, batting .143 (3-for-21) through six games, but he's made his hits count with five RBI.
Mar 24 2025Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Monday in a 5-4 exhibition win against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout bashed a ball to left-center field in the sixth inning for his third homer of the spring. The veteran outfielder has hit the ball well during the exhibition slate, slashing .297/.469/.595 over 49 plate appearances. Most importantly, Trout appears healthy after playing in only 29 games last season due to a knee injury. He's moving to right field this season in an attempt to help him avoid getting hurt, and if Trout does manage to stay relatively injury-free this year, he could be a steal for fantasy managers who have invested in him despite the fact he has logged over 100 games just once since 2019.
Mar 6 2025Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Cactus League loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old's second long ball of the spring was an impressive opposite-field shot off right-hander Landon Knack. Injuries have kept Trout under 83 games in three of the past four seasons, and the Angels will move him to right field in 2025 in an attempt to keep him healthy. Trout recently told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that despite the health woes, he still feels like he's "the best player on the field" when he's out there.
Feb 27 2025Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday in a Cactus League contest against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout batted leadoff as the Angels' designated hitter and put his team on the board with a solo shot to left field in the third inning. Injuries limited the future Hall of Famer to a career-low 126 plate appearances last season, but he appears healthy this spring and has reached base in three of his five plate appearances so far. A healthy Trout would go a long way toward the Angels improving upon the 99-loss campaign they endured last year.
Feb 20 2025Trout (knee) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Monday versus the Giants, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Angels manager Ron Washington didn't reveal whether Trout would make his first start of the spring at designated hitter or if he'll be used in right field, the position that he's expected to play on a regular basis in 2025 after he had exclusively played in center field over the past decade. The Angels' decision to shift Trout to a corner spot is borne out of an effort to preserve his health, after he played 82 games or fewer in three of the past four seasons. Trout was limited to a career-low 29 games in 2024 after he required a pair of surgeries to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, with the most recent procedure taking place Aug. 7. While the 33-year-old now appears to be fully healthy, his poor medical record over the past few seasons means that fantasy managers will have to be willing to accept a high level of risk in investing in the three-time American League MVP. Additionally, Trout's move to the corner outfield could hint that he'll be less aggressive on the basepaths to guard against a potential injury.
Feb 17 2025Trout (knee) will move to right field this season in an effort to preserve his health, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The decision was made during a meeting Trout had with Angels coaches Sunday. Trout has some limited experience playing the outfield corners, but he has been a center fielder exclusively since 2014. The 33-year-old has averaged just 66.5 games played per season over the last few years and played only 29 contests in 2024 due to knee problems. With Trout shifting over to right field, Jo Adell and Mickey Moniak will be in the mix to handle center field for the Angels.
Feb 15 2025Trout (knee) will meet with Angels manager Ron Washington and GM Perry Minasian to discuss ways to maintain the star outfielder's health, including by having him log more time in the corner outfield and at DH, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has had trouble staying healthy in recent campaigns, as he's played in over 82 games just once since 2019. Last year, he tore the meniscus in his left knee in late April, and then suffered the same injury while attempting to rehab in the minors. The knee issues limited Trout to 29 games last year, though he was productive before getting hurt, slamming 10 home runs and stealing six bases. Trout's work on defense has been limited exclusively to center field since 2014, but he played some in both left field and right field earlier in his career, and it appears he'll log time in those corner outfield spots -- as well as at DH -- during the coming campaign as the Angels look to keep arguably their most important hitter healthy.
Sep 16 2024Trout (knee) said Monday that he is open to moving to a corner outfield spot or serving as a designated hitter in 2025, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout tore the meniscus in his left knee for the second time this season in late July, and he underwent surgery to repair the injury Aug. 9. Trout has progressed through his recovery program to do agility drills, and he revealed Monday that he has been cleared to swing a bat. He expects to have a normal offseason and appears to be considering a position shift in 2025 to reduce the risk of injury to his left knee.
Aug 27 2024The Angels transferred Trout (knee) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ryan Miller. Trout is out for the season after needing a second surgery on his left knee earlier this month to repair a torn meniscus.
Aug 9 2024Trout underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout only managed one at-bat during his rehab assignment before suffering what we now know is a torn left meniscus. The injury officially ended Trout's 2024 season but following Wednesday's successful surgery, it seems as though the 32-year-old will be recovered in time for the start of the 2025 campaign. In the 29 games Trout was healthy for this year, he slashed .220/.325/.541 with 10 homers, 17 runs, 14 RBI and six stolen bases.
Aug 1 2024Trout will miss the rest of the 2024 season after he was diagnosed Thursday with a meniscus tear in his left knee, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment last week due to some knee discomfort, and he then suffered a setback in his recovery earlier this week. After being sent in for further testing, Trout was revealed to have suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee Monday for the second time this season. The 32-year-old will miss the rest of the season but is otherwise without an official timetable for his recovery, though he should have enough time to get healthy for Opening Day in 2025. Trout will close the campaign having played in a career-low 29 games, and over the past four seasons he's seen action in just 41 percent of the Angels' 648 contests.
Jul 30 2024Trout (knee) had a setback and is being re-evaluated Tuesday, according to Angels general manager Perry Minasian, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. When asked if Trout could return this season, Minasian said, "we'll see." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Minasian declined to go into detail about the setback, but obviously there's no reason for Trout to try to rush back for the 46-60 Angels. Jo Adell and Mickey Moniak should continue to play regularly for the foreseeable future.
Jul 26 2024Trout told reporters Friday that the MRI on his left knee came back clean, and he expects to start running again soon, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout added that scar tissue broke up in his left knee, which caused discomfort and his eventual pull from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake. Once he resumes running and barring any setbacks, he is expected to return to his rehab assignment before coming off the injured list, which he has been on since April 30 after undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. Prior to the injury, Trout was slashing .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs, 14 RBI and an .866 OPS across 126 plate appearances.
Jul 24 2024The Angels announced Wednesday that Trout (knee) has been pulled off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake and will return to Southern California to undergo further evaluation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was removed from his first rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. Angels manager Ron Washington expressed hope earlier that Trout would be able to serve as Salt Lake's designated hitter Wednesday, but the 32-year-old will instead be looked at by team doctors as the Halos look to determine the severity of his latest setback. Trout has been looking to return from the IL before the end of July, though the chances of that happening appear to be shrinking.
Jul 23 2024Trout was removed from his rehab game at Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday due to left knee soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was slated to play at least five innings during his first rehab game in Triple-A, but his knee forced him out of the game after only two frames. He had been targeting a return to Los Angeles before the end of the month, though his latest flareup could put those plans in jeopardy.
Jul 22 2024Trout (knee) will report to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday to continue his rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The club plans for Trout to play at least two games at Triple-A before making a decision on next steps. His last big-league action dates back to April 29 against the Phillies, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the team extend his rehab assignment a few more days to be certain he's healthy before activating him from the 10-day injured list.
Jul 20 2024Trout (knee) is headed to Arizona on Saturday to face live pitching at the Angels' spring training complex, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is expected to spend two days in Arizona before launching a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. The outfielder has been sidelined since April 30 while recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee, but he could return to the Angels' lineup as soon as Thursday at home versus the Athletics.
Jul 19 2024Manager Ron Washington said Friday that Trout (knee) will head to the Angels' complex in Arizona to face live pitching before beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Washington didn't say exactly when Trout's assignment might begin, though it seems the outfielder's goal of returning from the injured list before the end of July is still feasible. However, considering the 32-year-old slugger has been held out of action for over two months, the Angels may extend his assignment into early August to ensure he receives enough at-bats before rejoining the active roster.
Jul 15 2024Trout (knee) has been swinging a bat as part of his rehab activities and is targeting a return to action by the end of July, per the Associated Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hasn't yet done work in the outfield, but he's anticipating being able to rejoin the Angels at the end of July. The future Hall of Famer told Bally Sports West, "I'm pretty sure it's going to be pretty soon" when referring to a potential return, though he didn't specify a date. Trout hasn't played in a game since going 0-for-3 against Philadelphia on April 29. It's not yet clear if he'll play in any minor-league rehab games prior to rejoining the big club.
Jul 8 2024Trout (knee) jogged on the field and hit some soft toss Monday, and the 32-year-old outfielder said he should progress to batting practice in a few days, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout continues to work his way back from surgery on the torn meniscus in his left knee in early May. It took him until late June to return to baseball activities, but he has been ramping up his workouts and is close to taking the next step in his rehab program. Trout is aiming to return from the injured list by the end of July, but he'll likely need a rehab assignment before returning to major-league action. Prior to his injury, Trout was slashing .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs and 14 RBI over 126 plate appearances.
Jul 4 2024Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Trout (knee) has started running on a treadmill, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a big step in Trout's recovery as he works his way back from surgery on a torn meniscus in early May. He has also done some hitting on the field. Trout said this past weekend that he expected to return from the injured list by late July, although he certainly has some markers he needs to hit first before making that happen.
Jun 29 2024Trout (knee) said Saturday that he's basically pain free and expects to be reinstated from the IL by the end of July, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. Trout has yet to start running. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Ron Washington indicated Saturday that Trout was close to resuming baseball activities and Trout said he'd be back prior to August. The 32-year-old claimed he's pain free outside of occasional soreness in his left knee as he recovers from surgery on a torn meniscus in May. Considering he's missed two months of action, it's likely he'll require a rehab assignment before being cleared.
Jun 18 2024Trout (knee) said Tuesday that his recovery from meniscus surgery has gone slower than expected and that he's without an official timetable for return, Sam Blum of The Athleticreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old underwent the procedure to repair a torn meniscus in early May and has yet to start up a running program. Trout is currently trying to find exercises that allow him to progress with minimal soreness, so he doesn't appear particularly close to baseball work. Barring a significant improvement in the near future, Trout seems likely to be sidelined well beyond the All-Star break in mid-July.
Jun 15 2024Trout (knee) has yet to progress to performing on-field activities, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been out of action since being diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee near the end of April. Los Angeles has thus far kept him on the 10-day IL, but he doesn't seem to be anywhere near being activated -- or even beginning a minor-league rehab stint -- given his lack of baseball activity. Trout is expected to return to action at some point this season, but the Angels are unlikely to rush him back given their position in the standings, and his timeframe for rejoining the team remains hazy.
May 25 2024Trout (knee) has been working out on the elliptical and exercise bike and will next progress to the treadmill, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has not done any baseball activities yet, but his rehab from early May left knee surgery is progressing on schedule. It figures to be a while before a timeline for his return comes into picture, but him making it back before the All-Star break seems unlikely.
May 12 2024Trout said Thursday that he doesn't yet have a timeline to return from the surgery he underwent on his left knee, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. The slugger also stated that he was given the option to postpone surgery until after the season and play exclusively as a designated hitter, but he opted to get the procedure done immediately. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout underwent surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee May 3. The Angels have stated that they expect the three-time AL MVP to return before the end of the season, but it remains unclear exactly how much time he's expected to miss. Though Trout could have played through the injury and held off on surgery in order to serve as the Angels' DH, he may not have been able to do so at his usual level of effectiveness, as he indicated that such a route would have required a high level of injury management and substantial pain.
May 3 2024Trout underwent surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three-time American League MVP suffered the injury Monday against the Phillies, and there wasn't much of a delay before he went under the knife. Trout remains without an official timeline for his return, but he'll rehab in Anaheim for the foreseeable future and should be considered out indefinitely.
Apr 30 2024The Angels placed Trout on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a torn meniscus in his left knee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was diagnosed with a torn meniscus Tuesday and will require surgery, so a move to the IL was expected. It's worth noting the 32-year-old superstar was placed on the 10-day IL rather than the 60-day list, which may indicate the Angels expect Trout to bounce back from his procedure relatively quickly.
Apr 24 2024Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was placed atop the batting order for the first time since the 2020 campaign and wasted no time making an impact, taking Grayson Rodriguez deep to center for his first leadoff home run since 2012. Trout now has nine home runs through the team's first 24 games, which is his most since he had 10 in 2020. He's now also tied with Marcell Ozuna atop the home run leaderboard. Trout is slashing .237/.324/.581 with 12 RBI, 15 runs, five steals and a 11:23 BB:K in 105 plate appearances.
Apr 23 2024Trout is the leadoff hitter Tuesday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is at the top of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 25, 2020. He has been struggling over the last seven games, slashing just .111/.250/.222. Prior to the slump, the 32-year-old had a solid batting average at .290. In Monday night's loss to Baltimore, Trout struck out looking for the final out with the bases loaded in a two run game. Placing the center fielder at the top of the lineup may be a way to regain a spark.
Apr 15 2024Trout went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Monday's 7-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout got the Angels on the board with a two-run homer in the eighth as part of a five-run inning, giving the Halos the lead and eventual victory. During his last eight games, Trout is batting 11-for-32 (.344) with four home runs and seven runs scored.
Apr 10 2024Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For a third consecutive day, Trout tallied a long ball, this time tagging Aaron Civale for a two-run shot. In just 11 appearances, Trout is one-third of the way to matching his home run total from 2023 that he achieved in 82 games played. He's tied with Tyler O'Neill for the most home runs in baseball with six and ranks second in slugging percentage (.780).
Apr 8 2024Trout went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple, two total runs and two total RBI in a 7-1 win against the Rays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout helped the Angels get off to a fast start, driving in a run with with a triple in the first frame and coming home to score on a Taylor Ward single two pitches later. Trout added to Rays starter Zach Eflin's rough outing with a 423-foot solo blast to center in the third inning. The long ball was the fifth of the season for Trout, tying him for first in the league in that category. He's added six RBI, seven runs, two stolen bases and a .297/..381/.757 slash line to help lead the Angels to a 6-4 record.
Apr 7 2024Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Boston. He was also hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game was already out of reach when Trout finally put the Angels on the board with his eighth-inning shot. He swiped his second bag of the year earlier in the game, and the solo homer was his fourth of the season. Trout's now slashing .250/.351/.625 with four RBI and a 4:8 BB:K through 37 plate appearances.
Apr 3 2024Trout went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was a time when a stolen base by Trout would be run-of-the-mill, but his theft Tuesday qualifies as intriguing news given that the slugger hasn't swiped more than two bags in a season since 2019. The star outfielder has gotten off to a fine start to the campaign in the power department with three homers through five games, and despite being plagued by injuries in recent years, there's little doubt that he still has the potential to be among the top home-run hitters in the sport. It would be a big bonus for Trout's fantasy managers, though, if he could get back to being a double-digit base-stealer, so it bears paying attention to see if his steal Monday was a sign that he'll be running more this year or if it turns out to be a rare occurrence in 2024.
Apr 1 2024Trout went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk in Monday's win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout knocked his first homer in the fourth inning followed by a massive 473-foot shot in the sixth. The star outfielder had gone 1-for-7 with four punchouts over his previous two games but is now already up to three long balls on the year. Trout's hoping to diminish the injury concerns this season and he continues to prove his dominance when healthy.
Mar 28 2024Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hit third in the Angels' Opening Day lineup and wasted no time parking his mark on the game by taking Corbin Burnes deep in his first at-bat. He was ultimately pulled from the game early with the Angels down big, but there is no injury issue. Trout has failed to reach 500 plate appearances in each of the last three full seasons, but he should remain an elite producer so long as he can stay on the field.
Mar 9 2024Trout is batting .208 with a home run, five RBI and a 1:11 BB:K through 24 Cactus League at-bats. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is tied for the second on the team in RBI this spring, through four of his five runs batted in came on a single swing when he belted a grand slam against Oakland on Wednesday. Spring training stats should typically be taken with a grain of salt, but it is a bit concerning that the star outfielder has struck out in nearly half of his at-bats thus far after posting a career-worst 28.7 strikeout rate last season. Trout did say at the end of the week that he is starting to see pitches better, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, and he has plenty of time to shake off any lingering rust before Opening Day.
Feb 22 2024Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Trout will bat third this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has traditionally hit either second or third and spent most of his time in the two-hole last season. However, that spot will be occupied by Nolan Schanuel to open 2024, with Trout providing protection. Anthony Rendon is expected to follow Trout in the cleanup spot.
Feb 19 2024Trout told reporters Monday that he doesn't want to be traded and has been pushing Angels owner Arte Moreno and general manager Perry Minasian to sign one of the remaining marquee free agents, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was speculation heading into the winter that Trout might seek a trade, but Minasian had said back in December that Trout wouldn't be dealt this offseason. While Trout on Monday wouldn't rule out asking for a trade sometime in the future, for now he remains committed to winning in Anaheim. The Angels have been somewhat loosely connected to Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, and it sounds like Trout will continue to advocate for a free-agent splurge.
Dec 5 2023Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Tuesday that Trout will not be traded this offseason, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Due to a variety of factors, it had always seemed like a long shot that Trout would be dealt, and now we can put any rumors of it to rest. The 32-year-old battled through another injury-shortened season in 2023, playing just 82 games because of a fractured hamate bone. Trout has nearly $250 million remaining on a contract that runs through 2030.
Sep 24 2023The Angels transferred Trout (wrist) to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A hamate fracture in Trout's left wrist has kept him on the IL since late August, and manager Tyler Nevin confirmed Sunday that Trout will not play again in 2023. Trout will finish with a .263/.367/.490 slash line with 18 homers and 44 RBI over 362 plate appearances, and he will now focus on getting ready for the start of next season. Michael Fulmer was selected from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill Trout's spot on the 40-man roster.
Sep 23 2023Trout (wrist) hit off a tee Friday, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is accompanying the Angels on their current road trip and had been taking dry swings for about two weeks before progressing to hitting off a tee Friday. Neither Trout nor the team has closed the door on him returning to game action before the end of the campaign, though he's played in only one game since July 3 and wouldn't have time for a rehab assignment. Trout's return could provide the Angels with an end-of-season morale boost, but it wouldn't serve much of a purpose in the standings since the team has already been eliminated from postseason contention.
Sep 18 2023Trout (wrist) will join the Angels' for their six-game road trip this week and will start swinging the bat soon, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Angels manager Phil Nevin said earlier this month that Trout had resumed holding the bat and taking dry swings, and with the 11-time All-Star apparently having suffered no setbacks while doing so, he's poised to take the next step forward in his rehab by hitting off a tee and eventually taking batting practice. Trout doesn't look like he'll have enough time to head out on a rehab assignment before the minor-league season comes to a close, but he should still have the opportunity to test the health of his fractured left wrist by facing off against a pitching machine or playing in simulated games. Even though the Angels are out of playoff contention, the club is still keeping the door open for Trout to return from the 10-day injured list before the season ends.
Sep 16 2023Trout (wrist) has been holding a bat and taking dry swings without feeling much soreness for about a week, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is recovering from a hamate bone fracture in his left wrist that originally landed him on the injured list in early July. His attempt to return Aug. 22 was probably ill-advised, as he ended up going back on the IL with lingering soreness the following day. Trout has indicated that he wants to return to action this season, though the Angels may opt to shut him down at some point given that they've fallen out of postseason contention.
Sep 5 2023Trout had additional tests on his injured left wrist Sunday that revealed no structural damage, and he indicated that he still plans to return this season, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout missed 38 games due to a fractured left hamate bone before he was activated from the injured list Aug. 22. He was able to play in only one contest before going back on the IL, and he's since acknowledged that he returned too soon, as pain was still affecting his swing. Despite the fact that the Angels have fallen out of playoff contention, Trout indicated that he expects to return before the end of the campaign, though the organization will also have a say in that matter. Since testing Sunday revealed no structural damage, pain tolerance will be the main factor determining when Trout can start swinging a bat again.
Aug 25 2023Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to August 23, with a left hamate fracture. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout lasted just one game on the Angels' active roster before returning to the IL due to continued soreness in his surgically repaired left wrist. He will be shut down for 10 days and the hope is that he can make it back at some point before the end of the season. That's no guarantee, though, especially with the Angels all but out of the playoff picture at this point. Mickey Moniak will be the club's primary center fielder while Trout is out.
Aug 23 2023The Angels placed Trout (wrist) back on the injured list Thursday, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout initially landed on the injured list in early July due to a hamate bone fracture in his left wrist and was activated Tuesday. The 32-year-old outfielder then sat out both games of Wednesday's doubleheader due to lingering soreness in his wrist and will now find himself back on the IL. General manager Perry Minasian said Trout will be completely shut down for the next 10 days but is hopeful that Trout will be able to return before the end of the season. However, the team may not be in a rush to bring him back if the Angels are eliminated from playoff contention while Trout is out.
Aug 22 2023Trout (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured and is batting second Tuesday against the Reds, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout says he is still dealing with soreness, but he felt the urgency to return with time running out on the season. It sounds like he'll be playing injured and playing regularly, but those plans could change if and when the Angels are officially eliminated from the AL Wild Card picture.
Aug 21 2023Angels manager Phil Nevin said Trout (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Reds, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout could have returned Monday, but he will have to wait at least one more day after the Angels' scheduled matchup with the Reds was postponed due to effects of Hurricane Hilary on the West Coast. Nevin didn't guarantee that Trout would be activated Tuesday, but fellow outfielder Jordyn Adams was optioned Sunday. With that in mind, if all checks out with Trout's wrist when he's re-evaluated Tuesday, it seems more likely than not that he will rejoin the roster ahead of the series opener with Cincinnati.
Aug 20 2023Trout (wrist) took swings in an indoor batting cage Saturday and is "very close to returning," per the Associated Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout progressed to facing live pitching Thursday and experienced some soreness afterward, but he went right back to swinging a bat Saturday. That bodes well for his chances of being activated from the injured list in the near future, perhaps as soon as Monday, when the Angels are slated to start a three-game home set versus Cincinnati. The team is taking a "wait-and-see" approach with Trout for the time being, per MLB.com, with manager Phil Nevin calling the slugger's status "a day-to-day thing."
Aug 18 2023Trout (wrist) faced live pitching Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his first time doing so since he fractured the hamate bone in his left wrist in early July. Trout was still experiencing some lingering discomfort as of Tuesday, but Fletcher notes that the 32-year-old outfielder could be activated from the injured list "any day now" -- maybe after just a couple more live BP workouts.
Aug 17 2023Trout (wrist) may begin facing live pitching this week, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been hitting off a machine for about a week, and it now appears that he's on the verge of facing live pitching for the first time since suffering a hamate bone fracture in his left wrist in early July. The star outfielder recently said that he's still feeling pain in the wrist but expressed optimism in his progress and indicated that he believes he's getting closer to returning to the field. The Angels have been patient with Trout's recovery, though they could certainly use the boost that his return to the lineup would bring, as the team currently sits seven games out of a wild-card spot in the American League.
Aug 15 2023Trout still has some pain in his left wrist and remains without a timetable for a return, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has made progress in his recovery from a hamate bone fracture over the first half of August, moving from dry swings to hitting soft toss before advancing to taking contact swings against a pitching machine. However, he indicated Monday that he's not yet hitting full-velocity pitches and that he's still experiencing some pain, though he added that he's experiencing daily improvement. The Angels currently sit seven games out of a wild-card spot in the American League and could certainly use Trout's bat in the lineup, but they are unlikely to rush him back into action. Jalyn Smoot of MLB.com reports that the superstar outfielder's return will depend on pain tolerance and that Trout feels that he's getting closer to getting back on the field. "I'm feeling better every day," Trout said. "I'm getting more confident with my swing. Once it gets to a point where the pain is bearable, I'll be out there."
Aug 11 2023Trout (wrist) began hitting against a pitching machine Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout will only face machine-thrown breaking balls initially, but he should soon advance to hitting high-velocity fastballs as he continues to work back from the hamate bone fracture that has kept him sidelined since early July. If his surgically-repaired wrist responds well to this uptick in activity, the Angels can then begin plotting out a date for his return.
Aug 8 2023Trout (wrist) recently progressed to hitting soft toss, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been ramping up his activity in the past two weeks, taking "really light, dry swings" with a fungo bat July 26, advancing to dry swings with a regular bat five days later and subsequently progressing to hitting soft toss. The star outfielder has been out of action since suffering a hamate bone fracture in his left hand July 3, and he underwent surgery soon thereafter. Now that he's taking contact swings, Trout isn't expected to need a long ramp-up period before he returns to the big-league squad.
Aug 3 2023Angels manager Phil Nevin said Thursday that Trout (wrist) will soon advance to contact swings, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been doing dry swings without issue since Monday and is about ready to take a big step forward in his recovery from July 5 surgery for a left hamate bone fracture. If all continues to go smoothly as he ramps up the intensity of his side work, the 31-year-old superstar could rejoin the playoff-hunting Angels around the middle of August.
Jul 31 2023Trout (wrist) will take dry swings prior to Monday's game in Atlanta, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a big step for Trout, who recently went through running drills and had previously been holding a bat and taking very light dry swings. It's unclear when he will be able to return from surgery on his left hand, but facing live pitching will be the next big hurdle.
Jul 25 2023Trout (hand/wrist) went through some running drills at Comerica Park on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Any sort of baseball activity is welcome for Trout as he works his way back from hamate bone surgery on his left hand. He will need to show he can field and hit before real progress is made, though, and it's not clear when he might be ready for that. Trout has been sidelined for a little more than three weeks.
Jul 21 2023Trout (hand/wrist) had the stitches removed Wednesday from his surgically repaired left hand, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hasn't been cleared yet for any baseball activity, but he's on the mend following July 5 surgery to remove the fractured hamate bone from his left hand. The Angels should have a better idea on a timetable for his return once he starts swinging a bat. The initial expectation was that he would be sidelined for 4-8 weeks, and he seems to be trending toward the earlier part of that range.
Jul 5 2023Trout underwent surgery Wednesday to remove his fractured left hamate bone, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The operation went as expected. While no timetable for Trout's return has been established, it's a surgery which typically results in anywhere between a four- to eight-week absence. Mickey Moniak has started each of the first two games in center field for the Angels since Trout was hurt, but Jo Adell could also see action there, particularly against lefties.
Jul 4 2023Trout said Tuesday that he's not sure whether he'll need surgery on his fractured left hamate bone, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Surgery is usually required for this type of injury, but it sounds as if Trout hasn't been given official word yet. A clearer timetable for the slugger could be available in the coming days, but fantasy managers should plan for him to be sidelined a month, at minimum, and quite possibly longer.
Jul 3 2023Trout left Monday's loss to the Padres in the eighth inning with an injury to his left hand, the Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout fouled a ball off at the plate and shook his left hand and then left with a trainer. It's not clear the severity of the injury or the specifics of the injury. He may need a day off in any scenario.
Jul 2 2023Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout went six games without a homer entering Sunday. The outfielder started the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning. For the season, he's up to 18 homers, 43 RBI, 54 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .260/.365/.493 slash line through 80 contests. He struggled in June, batting .227 while striking out and a 27.5 percent clip, and with six strikeouts in eight plate appearances to begin July, it's a trend worth monitoring.
Jun 27 2023Trout is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine night off for Trout, who tallied his second stolen base of the year but also struck out three times in Monday's series opener versus Chicago. Taylor Ward, Mickey Moniak and Hunter Renfroe will start across the outfield for the Angels on Tuesday.
Jun 26 2023Trout went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a 2-1 victory versus the White Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout struck out in each of his first three plate appearances, but he found a way to help the Angels pull out the win in the ninth. The star outfielder walked to lead off that frame, advanced to second on a Shohei Ohtani walk, succeeded in a double steal with Ohtani and scored the walk-off run on a wild pitch. Despite Monday's heroics, Trout is long past the days when he was a near lock for double-digit steals -- since 2020, he's tallied just six thefts in seven attempts.
Jun 24 2023Trout went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and three total runs scored in Saturday's 25-1 rout of the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels struck early and often, so Trout got some rest, exiting for pinch hitter Andrew Velazquez in the fifth inning. It was still a productive game for Trout, who has gone 8-for-21 (.381) with three homers and four RBI over his last six games. The star outfielder is up to 17 homers, 41 RBI, 50 runs scored, one stolen base and a .258/.366/.491 slash line on the year through 325 plate appearances. While his ratios are down, he's at least enjoyed good health so far, putting him in line to exceed his counting stats from 2022.
Jun 23 2023Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout went back-to-back with Shohei Ohtani in the fifth inning, but the Angels' offense stalled out after that. This was Trout's third homer in June, but he's struggled by hitting .164 (11-for-67) over 19 contests this month. The slump has him down to a .250/.358/.474 slash line with 16 long balls, 40 RBI, 47 runs scored and one stolen base through 72 games this season.
Jun 18 2023Trout went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout linked up with Shohei Ohtani to club back-to-back home runs off Zack Greinke in the fifth frame. The long ball was his 15th of the season, which is the seventh-most in the American League, while Sunday's tilt marked his second straight mult-hit effort. Through 69 games, Trout is slashing .257/.364/.479 with 46 runs scored and 39 RBI.
Jun 13 2023Trout is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although he reached base four times in Monday's win over the Rangers, Trout is hitting just .132/.306/.211 so far in June. He'll have a day off to reset. Mickey Moniak is playing center field and batting seventh.
Jun 7 2023Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's gotten off to a sluggish start in June, going just 3-for-21 (.143) with five walks over the first six games of the month. He homered five times over the last two weeks of May, but Wednesday's blast was his first long ball in June. It's likely little more than a blip on the radar for the star outfielder, who's maintained a .265/.363/.500 slash line with 14 homers, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored and no stolen bases through 59 contests this season.
Jun 1 2023Trout went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout opened the scoring Wednesday with a two-run, 461-foot bomb off Lance Lynn in the first inning. The homer is Trout's fifth in his last 13 games -- he's gone 14-for-48 with a 1.018 OPS in that span. It's been another productive season for the 10-time All-Star. Trout's now slashing .278/.369/.522 with 13 homers, 36 runs scored and 31 RBI through 236 plate appearances this year.
May 24 2023Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second straight game Trout smacked a homer to bring his season total to 12. Despite the homers, Trout hasn't had a great May slashing .227/.318/.440 this month. Trout has been so consistently good throughout his career that his .891 OPS in 2023 would be the lowest since his debut season in 2011.
May 23 2023Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout doubled the Angels' lead with his eighth-inning blast. The star outfielder has three homers over his last six contests, a span in which he's gone 6-for-21 (.286). For the season, Trout is batting .275 with an .883 OPS, 11 homers, 25 RBI and 32 runs scored. He hasn't attempted a stolen base through 46 games.
May 19 2023Trout isn't starting Friday against the Twins, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After hitting home runs in back-to-back games, Trout earned himself a day off Friday. He'll be replaced in center field by Mickey Moniak, who will lead off for the Angels.
May 18 2023Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout gave the Angels an early 3-0 lead with his two-run shot in the third inning. It was the second straight contest with a long ball for the superstar outfielder following a 10-game stretch without any homers or RBI. Trout is tied for the Angels lead with 10 home runs on the campaign.
May 15 2023Trout (elbow) will start in center field and bat second in Monday's game against the Orioles, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was out of the lineup for Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians due to soreness in his non-throwing elbow, but his ability to enter the game as a pinch hitter suggested he wasn't at much risk of missing further time. Even though Trout is currently sporting an .872 OPS -- his lowest mark since his debut season in 2011 -- fantasy managers can feel comfortable inserting him in lineups this week.
May 14 2023Trout, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, is dealing with some soreness in his left elbow, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sunday was already a planned off day for Trout, and it's good timing for some rest after he was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Saturday's contest. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, and the 31-year-old should be back in the lineup for the Angels within the next couple days. Mickey Moniak is manning center field in Sunday's series finale at Cleveland.
May 4 2023Trout is absent from the Angels' lineup on Thursday in St. Louis, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a scheduled day off for the superstar outfielder after starting the past 11 games. Brett Phillips will get a start in center field in Trout's place Thursday.
May 3 2023Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's solo shot to left field put the Angels ahead 5-4 in the top of the ninth inning. The three-time AL MVP is now slashing .296/.388/.583 on the season. While the veteran outfielder isn't leading the league in any major offensive categories, he's still a reliable fantasy option.
Apr 29 2023Trout went 3-for-4 with two homer runs, five RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This game was a microcosm of Trout's entire Angels tenure: a generational talent not being supported by the rest of his team. Despite clobbering two homers over the center field wall, the Angels couldn't finish the job on Saturday night. Luckily for fantasy managers, the star outfielder hasn't stopped producing, as his 1.020 OPS ranks 11th in the league. The three-time AL MVP also has hits in 10 of his last 11 games.
Apr 2 2023Trout went 3-for-4 with one double, one homer, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout went 0-for-3 during his season debut against Oakland on Thursday, but he recorded a double Saturday and logged two more extra-base hits during Sunday's series finale. The 31-year-old appeared in 119 games last year despite missing approximately a month due to a rib issue, but he still slashed .283/.369/.630 with 40 homers, 85 runs and 80 RBI. Although Trout has dealt with injuries over the last few seasons, he remains an elite fantasy option during his 13th year in the majors.
Mar 20 2023Trout is slashing .318/.444/.591 with a home run, a double, a triple, seven RBI, four runs and a stolen base in six games with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Trea Turner has absorbed much of the spotlight for a United States team that will be playing in the WBC final Tuesday, Trout has been a major part of the offense as well, ranking second on the team with seven RBI. After missing over 40 games with a back injury last year, the future Hall of Famer appears fully healthy this spring, as he's one of four players on Team USA who has played in all six tournament contests thus far. Trout is still one of the best hitters in baseball, so he's pretty much guaranteed to be an elite offensive producer as long as he remains healthy.
Jan 20 2023Trout told Sam Blum of The Athletic on Friday that his back has been a "non-issue" for four months. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout missed time last season with a rare back condition called costovertebral dysfunction, which is a chronic injury. However, he showed no ill effects after returning, posting a 1.056 OPS with 16 home runs over 40 games down the stretch. The back problem remains a long-term concern and Trout has been an injury risk in recent years even beyond the back issue. However, it has not affected his offseason work and he's on track to enter spring training healthy.
Oct 5 2022Trout went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout took Norge Ruiz deep in the eighth inning to tally his first 40-homer season since 2019. He ended the campaign with a surge of power to reach that mark, as he slugged four long balls across his last nine games. Though Trout again missed time due to injury this season, he ended the campaign with a very impressive .283/.369/.630 line across 499 plate appearances.
Oct 2 2022Trout (foot) went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout missed only one game with foot soreness after fouling a ball off his foot Friday. The 31-year-old made an impact in his return, scoring the opening run in the first inning and adding a solo shot in the fourth. He's homered three times in his last six games and he's up to 39 for the year, one shy of reaching the 40-homer mark for the third time in his career. The star outfielder has added a .282/.367/.627 slash line with 79 RBI, 84 runs scored and a stolen base through 116 contests.
Oct 1 2022Trout will sit Saturday against the Rangers due to a sore foot, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's performance has been as strong as ever this season, but injuries have limited him to 115 games. His latest issue, which developed after he fouled a ball off his foot Friday, doesn't seem to be particularly serious, but the Angels have no incentive to push things at the end of a lost season. Taylor Ward will slide to center field Saturday, with Luis Rengifo moving out to right.
Sep 29 2022Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout struck out his first time up and came back in the fourth with a leadoff home run off Adrian Martinez to make it a 1-1 game. The star outfielder has hit safely in six of his last seven games and is now up to 10 home runs in September, to go along with 20 RBI and 18 runs scored. His 26 strikeouts over that stretch, however, are a bit concerning.
Sep 25 2022Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles, three runs and a walk during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout extended his hitting streak to five games during Sunday's series finale in Minnesota, and he reached base four times during the blowout win. During his current hitting streak, the 31-year-old has gone 7-for-19 with a homer, three doubles, six RBI, five runs, three walks and four strikeouts.
Sep 19 2022Trout is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout looks to be receiving little more than a maintenance day while the Angels close out their series with Seattle with a matinee game. Magneuris Sierra checks in as the Angels' center fielder in place of Trout, who is hitting .309 with eight home runs and 13 RBI through his first 14 games of September.
Sep 16 2022Trout went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-7 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout took a breath this week, going two games without a long ball before teeing off again Friday. He's hit seven of his 36 homers this year against the Mariners, though this was just his second in a home game versus the Angels' division rivals in 2022. The star outfielder has added a stellar .279/.366/.629 slash line with 71 RBI, 73 runs scored and a stolen base through 103 games.
Sep 12 2022Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's outrageous run continued with a game-tying, two-run blast in the fifth inning Monday. He's gone deep in seven consecutive games, going 11-for-28 (.393) with 11 RBI during that stretch. The star outfielder is now slashing .279/.368/.633 with 35 long balls and 69 RBI through 100 games.
Sep 11 2022Trout is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout homered in each of his last six games, but he will get a chance to rest Sunday. Mickey Moniak will take over in center field.
Sep 10 2022Trout went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double, a walk and two total runs scored. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In what's becoming a daily ritual, Trout hit a homer for the sixth straight game. His last two blasts have cashed in multiple runs, and his three-run blast Saturday gave the Angels more than enough cushion. The star outfielder's homer streak has set an Angels franchise record for most consecutive games with a long ball. He's up to 34 this year, to go with a .280/.369/.629 slash line, 67 RBI, 71 runs scored, 20 doubles and a stolen base through 99 contests.
Sep 8 2022Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hit one of three long balls for the Angels in the contest, launching a solo shot in the fifth inning. It marked the fourth straight game in which the All-Star outfielder has gone deep. Since returning from the IL on Aug. 19, Trout is slashing .310/.364/.676 with eight homers, 11 RBI and 13 runs.
Sep 6 2022Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's extra-innings victory versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout opened the scoring Tuesday, taking Eduardo Rodriguez deep for a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning. The homer was his 31st of the season and he has now gone deep in three consecutive games. Since returning from the 10-day injured list Aug. 19, Trout has produced a .299 average with seven long balls, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored over 67 at-bats in 17 games.
Sep 5 2022Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three total runs scored in Monday's 10-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout homered for the second straight game, and he's up to 30 for the year. It's the first time he's reached that mark since he slugged 45 homers in 2019, as the shortened 2020 season and an injury-plagued 2021 limited him to 25 long balls across 89 contests in those two years. This year, he's posted a .275/.365/.603 slash line with 60 RBI, 66 runs scored and a stolen base through 394 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2022Trout went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going hitless Saturday, Trout got back on track with a solo shot to center in the ninth inning. The long ball was Trout's fourth in his last five games and his 28th on the season. After missing about a month to injury, he has returned to form and is positioned to finish with over 30 home runs for the seventh time in his illustrious career.
Aug 27 2022Trout went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-0 win against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels' offense was uncharacteristically productive, and Trout didn't miss out on the action, belting a two-run homer off Yusei Kikuchi in the eighth inning. It was the third straight game with a long ball for the slugger, and he's gone 7-for-20 while hitting safely in each of his past five contests. When Trout crossed the plate at the end of Friday's home-run trot, he became the leading run scorer in team history, per Sam Blum of The Athletic.
Aug 25 2022Trout is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is sitting in a pre-planned off day, after he had started in center field or at designated hitter each of the past six days following his return from the 10-day injured list last Friday. The 10-time All-Star has essentially picked up right where he left off prior to going on the shelf with the rib injury, as he's gone 7-for-23 with a pair of home runs since being activated. Magneuris Sierra will spell Trout in center field in the series finale.
Aug 24 2022Trout went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout broke the scoreless game open with a solo shot to left in the eighth inning. The home run is his second in as many days and 26th on the season. He is batting .304 in six games since returning from the IL with a rib issue as he finally looks like himself again.
Aug 20 2022Trout went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 1-0 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's presence in the lineup was a welcome sight for the Angels (not to mention fantasy managers who roster him), as the superstar slugger missed over a month of action due inflammation in his left rib cage. The veteran outfielder fouled out in his first at-bat, ripped a 112 mph single in his second and struck out in his final two trips to the plate. Trout said Friday that he'll need to do about 15 extra minutes of pregame work in order to get ready to play, but he added that he plans to be in the lineup every day, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.
Aug 19 2022Trout (ribs) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's activation was expected, and he should be back in the lineup for the series opener against the Tigers. He's been participating in baseball activities since early August and has been taking batting practice in recent days. The 31-year-old missed a month due to his rib injury but slashed .270/.368/.599 with 24 homers, 55 runs, 51 RBI and a stolen base over 79 games earlier in the season.
Aug 17 2022Trout (ribs) said he's hopeful to return from the 10-day injured list to join the Angels lineup Friday against the Tigers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been sidelined with his rib injury for a month, an issue that is related to a rare back condition called costovertebral dysfunction. However, the 31-year-old resumed baseball activities in early August and has been taking batting practice over the last few days. He said Wednesday that he's no longer experiencing pain and expects to be back in action for Friday's series opener against the Tigers as long as he doesn't encounter any issues before then.
Aug 14 2022Trout (ribs) participated in a full round of batting practice Sunday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout also hit on the field Saturday and may be able to progress to facing live pitching in the near future. The 31-year-old remains without a clear return timeline, but his recent progress is an encouraging sign for a potential return in late August or early September.
Aug 13 2022Trout (ribs) felt good after hitting on the field Saturday, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's outlook didn't look good after it was revealed in late July that he was dealing with a rare back condition, but he was clear as soon as the reports came out that he'd be able to return this season. While the Angels have no incentive to rush him back in a lost season, it does indeed appear that he'll be back in action eventually, as he's continued to make steady progress in his recovery.
Aug 12 2022Trout (ribs) played catch on the field Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There were fears that Trout would be done for the year after reports emerged in late July that the start outfielder was dealing with a rare back condition. He's been adamant that he'll return, however, and that optimism seems to be backed up by his activities. He advanced to tee work Monday and has also hit soft toss in the cage. He'll hit on the field Saturday, per Fletcher.
Aug 9 2022Interim manager Phil Nevin said Trout (ribs) "feels really good" after hitting off a tee Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old began taking dry swings over the weekend, and he quickly progressed to hitting off a tee with no apparent issues. The next step for Trout is batting practice, and from there he'll advance to facing live pitching. The start center fielder remains without a clear return timeline, but an activation in mid-to-late August could be possible if he avoids any setbacks.
Aug 6 2022Trout (rib cage) took dry swings Saturday and had no issues, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been out since before the All-Star break due to a rare back condition that caused left rib cage inflammation. The Angels have little incentive to rush him back, as they sit 11.5 games back of a playoff spot, but the star outfielder has indicated that he intends to return this season. Exactly when he's likely to return remains unclear, as he still has several steps to go in his recovery, but it's nonetheless a positive to see him able to swing without issues.
Aug 4 2022Trout (rib cage) started rotational work Wednesday with the goal of building him back up to the point that he's able to swing a bat, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad, Trout didn't experience any issues during the workout, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Still, it's unclear when the superstar outfielder may be able to resume swinging. Trout hasn't played in a game since July 16 but has said that he expects to play again this season, though the organization has no reason to rush him along given that the Angels are currently 11 games out of a wild-card spot.
Jul 31 2022Trout (rib cage) is scheduled to resume rotational exercises Wednesday and could be cleared to start swinging a bat again soon thereafter, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After receiving positive feedback from Dr. Robert Watkins on Thursday, Trout looks poised to take a small step forward in his recovery from left rib cage inflammation, an injury that resulted in him being placed on the injured list during the All-Star break. A few days earlier, Angels trainer Mike Frostad relayed that Trout's rib issue is related to a rare back condition called costovertebral dysfunction, which could something that the perennial has to manage for the remainder of his career. The condition doesn't sound like anything that will force Trout to seriously consider an early retirement or even keep him out for the remainder of the season, as he reiterated Sunday that he's optimistic about a return to action in the not-too-distant future, per Sam Blum of The Athletic. A more precise timeline for Trout's potential return likely won't come forth until he's not only swinging a bat again, but also incorporating more baseball activities into his rehab program.
Jul 27 2022Trout (ribs) expects to play again in 2022, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been diagnosed with a rare back condition due to costovertebral dysfunction, and the Angels' head athletic trainer said Wednesday that the issue will likely be something that the outfielder deals with for the remainder of the season and the rest of his career. However, Trout said after Wednesday's win over the Royals that he expects to play again in 2022. "I've got to stay on top of the routine I do on a daily basis to prevent it from coming back. I feel good where I'm at right now. Every day it's improving. And I feel really good. I felt really good today," Trout said Wednesday. The 30-year-old didn't give a timetable for his return, but he'll meet with team doctors Sunday to help determine his status.
Jul 23 2022Trout (ribs) received a cortisone shot recently and won't return when first eligible Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels initially hoped that Trout would be able to be activated early next week, but he'll spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The 30-year-old will continue to receive treatment and will be monitored on a daily basis, so it's still possible that he returns at some point next week.
Jul 22 2022According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Trout (ribs) is feeling better, and the team is hopeful that he'll be able to return early next week, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is eligible to be activated from his stint on the 10-day IL on Monday, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, but it's far from certain that he'll be able to return on that day. Nonetheless, Nevin expressed optimism that the superstar outfielder is getting better, stating, "He feels good today. It's a situation where we had to put him on the IL and hopefully it's not much longer than that. It's something we need to address and access every day. He's getting treatment but he's not there." Trout is slashing .270/.368/.599 with 24 homers and 51 RBI across 326 plate appearances this season, but he had been struggling prior to landing on the IL, batting .167 (6-for-36) with 18 strikeouts and just two walks through 11 games in July.
Jul 18 2022The Angels placed Trout on the 10-day injured list Monday with left rib cage inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team had previously described the injury that kept Trout out of the lineup for the final four games before the All-Star break as upper-back spasms, but a new diagnosis was provided Monday upon his placement on the IL. Because he hasn't played since July 12 and the Angels will be on break until Friday, Trout may only miss one more contest, as he'll be eligible to return from the IL as soon as the team's second game of the second half Saturday versus Atlanta, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Whether Trout is on track for a weekend return isn't yet certain, as the Angels may not provide another update on where the superstar outfielder stands in his recovery from the injury until the team resumes workouts Thursday.
Jul 17 2022Trout (back) won't be available for Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game, ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On Sunday, the American League officially added Seattle's Ty France to its Midsummer Classic roster as a replacement for Trout, who won't be available for the exhibition after missing the Angels' final four games of the All-Star break with upper-back spasms. Minnesota's Byron Buxton is slated to start in center field in place of Trout, who still hopes to avoid a stint on the injured list. With the Angels getting Sunday off, he'll have five full days to heal up before the Halos open their second-half schedule Friday in Atlanta.
Jul 16 2022Trout has been scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers due to upper-back spasms. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was expected to make his return from a three-game absence, but it would seem his back did not respond well to pregame activity. Brandon Marsh enters the lineup to face lefty Julio Urias. The Angels are off Sunday.
Jul 15 2022Trout (back) and interim manager Phil Nevin both expect the outfielder to be in the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old hasn't seen the field since exiting Tuesday's matchup with the Astros due to upper-back spasms, but he's expected to be back in action Saturday for the Halos' final game before the All-Star break. However, it's worth noting the team also expected him back in the lineup Friday before he ultimately sat out, so it's certainly not a sure thing Trout will return to the starting nine. He'll be evaluated again Saturday morning to determine his availability.
Jul 14 2022Trout (back), who isn't starting Thursday against Houston, is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been dealing with upper-back spasms since Tuesday but will likely return to the lineup to begin the Angels' two-game series against the Dodgers ahead of the All-Star break. Brandon Marsh, Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are starting in the outfield from left to right Thursday.
Jul 13 2022Trout (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was removed from Tuesday's game against Houston due to upper-back spasms but isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Trout had an MRI and a CT scan come back clean, so he's expected back within a few days. Brandon Marsh, Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, who is fresh up from Triple-A Salt Lake will start in the outfield from left to right.
Jul 12 2022Trout was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros due to upper-back spasms. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout uncharacteristically struck out in both his plate appearances before being replaced in the field for the top of the fifth inning. It's unclear when the injury first surfaced, as even before Tuesday's contest the 30-year-old had struggled through nine games in July with a .508 OPS and 43.2 percent strikeout rate. Trout will continue to be evaluated and should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Jul 8 2022Trout went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a stolen base and a strikeout during Friday's 5-4 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout put the Angels on the board Friday with his three-run blast, which was his 24th homer of the season. The 30-year-old hit just .045 with an RBI, a walk and 13 strikeouts in the six games leading up to Friday's matchup, so it was encouraging to see him post a multi-hit performance in the narrow loss. On Friday, Trout was named a starter in the outfield for the 2022 All-Star Game, marking the seventh time he's been selected as a starter.
Jun 28 2022Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 11-4 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hit the second of the Angels' three homers in the third inning. The star outfielder has turned the power up in June with 10 of his 23 homers this season coming his last 23 contests. Overall, he's batting .285 with a 1.042 OPS, 46 RBI, 52 runs scored, 16 doubles and two triples through 283 plate appearances.
Jun 24 2022Trout went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an RBI triple, two total runs scored and an intentional walk in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout teed off on Chris Flexen, as even a first-inning flyout was hard hit. The star outfielder added a moonshot in the fourth inning and an RBI triple in the sixth before getting Scott Servais to call for an intentional walk in the eighth. Trout has six homers in as many games versus the Mariners this season and 53 long balls versus Seattle in his career, so clearly this is a favorite matchup for him. The 30-year-old is slashing .289/.391/.662 with 22 homers, 45 RBI, 51 runs scored, two triples and 15 doubles across 266 plate appearances.
Jun 22 2022Trout isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is getting a day off after he hit .250 with five homers, nine RBI, seven runs, four walks and 13 strikeouts over the last seven games. Juan Lagares will take his place in center field and bat eighth.
Jun 19 2022Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout finished the five-game series this weekend with five homers, including blasts that accounted for the game-winning run in each of the last three contests. The power surge has him up to 21 long balls in 61 games. He's added a .290/.389/.659 slash line with 43 RBI, 47 runs scored, 15 doubles and a triple across 252 plate appearances. He'll look to keep things going this week back in Anaheim, as the Angels are set to welcome the Royals for three games early in the week before another series with the Mariners over next weekend.
Jun 18 2022Trout went 3-for-9 with two home runs and three RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's tormenting of the Mariners continued, as he hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning in the matinee which stood for the win. He opened the scoring with a solo shot in the third inning of the nightcap, and the Angels held on for a 3-0 win in that contest. With four homers in his last four games, all against the Mariners, Trout has vaulted into second place in the majors with 20 long balls on the year, trailing only Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. Trout owns a spectacular .291/.391/.653 slash line with 41 RBI, 46 runs scored and 15 doubles through 60 contests overall.
Jun 16 2022Trout went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, four RBI and a walk in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hit two-run shots in the third and seventh innings to knock in all of the Angels' offense. This is his second two-homer game in five contests since he returned from a groin injury that cost him a handful of games earlier in June. The outfielder has been sharp at the plate this year with a .294/.396/.647 slash line, 18 long balls, 38 RBI, 44 runs scored and 15 doubles across 57 contests.
Jun 11 2022Trout left Saturday's game against the Mets after six innings but did not appear to be injured, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The early exit is a potential worry, as Trout was appearing in his first game after a three-game absence due to groin tightness. It's likely that the Angels simply saw no need to push him further in his first game back, as the team held an 8-0 lead. Trout certainly didn't look injured during his time on the field, going 3-for-4 with a pair of homers, a double, three RBI and three runs scored.
Jun 10 2022Trout (groin) isn't starting Friday against the Mets, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout felt better Thursday and was hopeful that he'd be back in the lineup Friday, but he'll ultimately require at least one additional day to recover. However, manager Phil Nevin said prior to Friday's matchup that Trout is close to a return, so it's certainly possible that he returns sometime during the team's weekend series against the Mets.
Jun 9 2022Trout (groin) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is dealing with left groin tightness but isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. However, he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game Thursday while Juan Lagares starts in center field and leads off. It's not yet clear whether Trout will be available off the bench, but he remains day-to-day for now.
Jun 8 2022Trout (groin) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox, but he's considered day-to-day and may be available off the bench, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was removed from Tuesday's contest with tightness in his left groin, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. The Angels figure to remain cautious so the 30-year-old could be held out of the lineup for a couple days depending how he feels. Juan Lagares will man center field Wednesday in Trout's place.
Jun 7 2022Trout was removed from Tuesday's game versus the Red Sox with left groin tightness, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout appeared to be a bit hobbled while running to second base on a double during the third inning, and he was replaced by a pinch runner. The 31-year-old entered the contest 1-for-28 over his past eight games but clubbed a two-run homer in the first frame before doubling in the third. He's now dealing with an injury. The severity of the issue remains to be seen, leaving Trout's availability up in the air.
Jun 6 2022Trout has gone 0-for-26 with nine strikeouts over his past seven games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A 3-for-4 performance against Toronto on May 28 had Trout's season batting average up to .320, but that number has tumbled all the way down to .274 as a result of the superstar's hitless streak. According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the 0-for-26 slump is the worst of Trout's storied career. Despite his recent struggles, Trout's .953 OPS on the season still ranks 10th in the majors.
May 28 2022Trout went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an HBP and an additional run in a 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout singled in the first inning, singled and scored in the fifth, launched a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh and was hit in the ninth. The solid performance breaks a 1-for-12 mini slump for the 30-year-old, who's now slashing .320/.422/.673 with 13 home runs, 37 runs and 28 RBI.
May 23 2022Trout went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI and an additional run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout posted a 1.319 OPS during the Angels' six-game week and is now up to 12 home runs on the season, putting him behind only the Yankees' Aaron Judge (15) for the MLB lead. The running game isn't a part of Trout's skill set at this stage of his career -- he's yet to attempt a steal through 38 games -- but he's re-emerged as an elite four-category contributor coming off an injury-plagued 2021 campaign.
May 18 2022Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored Tuesday in a loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout came into the contest in a bit of a slump, having gone 3-for-18 over his previous five games. The superstar outfielder busted out of the cold snap against the Rangers, falling a triple short of a cycle and blasting his 10th long ball of the campaign in the seventh inning. Trout has unsurprisingly been among the league's top hitters this season, complementing the homer total with a .325/.440/.684 slash line, 10 doubles, 21 RBI and 31 runs. The only disappointing part of his season from a fantasy perspective is that he has yet to attempt a stolen base.
May 14 2022Trout will sit for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader in Oakland, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has produced excellent numbers as usual thus far this season, hitting .323/.446/.697 with nine homers in 29 games. The Angels won't ask him to play twice in one day, so he'll hit the bench here before presumably returning to the lineup for the nightcap.
May 11 2022Trout is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout will receive his second day off this month on the heels of a highly productive stretch of five consecutive starts in which he went 8-for-19 with three home runs, a double, three walks, six runs and eight RBI. Aaron Whitefield will fill in for Trout in center field.
May 10 2022Trout went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored, three RBI and a walk in a 12-0 win Tuesday over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's big game may not receive that much attention as Reid Detmers upstaged him by throwing a no-hitter. Nonetheless, Trout homered off Corey Kluber in the second and added a two-run shot off outfielder Brett Phillips in the eighth. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player has homered in consecutive games and is the only AL player sporting an OPS over 1.000 with a 1.183 mark. He has scored 25 runs in 27 games and is just eight away from 1000 runs scored for his career.
May 6 2022Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in Friday's 3-0 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout knocked a two-run double off of Joan Adon in the fifth inning to give the Angels a pair of insurance runs. The star outfielder is up to 13 RBI and 15 extra-base hits and Friday's RBIs ended a three-game drought. He's now slashing .325/.449/.675 through 98 plate appearances.
May 5 2022Trout isn't starting Thursday against the Red Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout went 4-for-14 with a homer, a double, five runs, four walks and seven strikeouts over his last four games, and he'll get his first day off since April 20. Brandon Marsh will shift to center field while Jack Mayfield starts in left.
May 1 2022Trout went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a double, three runs scored and three walks in Sunday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout got the Angels on the board early with his solo blast off of Dallas Keuchel in the first inning. The superstar outfielder is living up to his usual hype, slashing .344/.481/.766 with 14 extra-base hits and 17 runs scored through 81 plate appearances. Nine of those extra-base knocks have come over his last nine games.
Apr 26 2022Trout went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, double, an additional RBI and a walk in a 4-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout accounted for the Angels final three runs of the game, with a two-run homer of Triston McKenzie in the third inning and an RBI double in the fifth while tacking on a walk in the eighth. After a slow first few games of the season, Trout now has a nine-game hitting streak that's seen him bat .412 with eight extra-base hits and four walks. He now leads MLB with a 1.234 OPS.
Apr 24 2022Trout went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was the only Angel to get to Baltimore starter Spenser Watkins with solo shots in the first and fifth innings while he later tacked on a single in the ninth. The 30-year-old has wasted no time rounding back into form following a three-game absence due to a hand injury and has improved to his seasonal line to .316/.435/.711.
Apr 22 2022Trout (hand) is back in the lineup as expected Friday against the Orioles, batting second and playing center field. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hasn't played since getting hit in his hand by a pitch Sunday against the Rangers. He's ready to go now and will look to return to his typically strong form, as he'd hit .267/.405/.567 through nine games to start the season.
Apr 20 2022Trout (hand) said after Wednesday's win over the Astros he intends to play Friday versus Baltimore, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Joe Maddon said earlier Wednesday he expects Trout to rejoin the lineup Friday, so it's not a major surprise to see the center fielder echo those comments. The 30-year-old sat out the three-game series in Houston after being hit by a pitch on the left hand Sunday, but he's set to return to the field Friday after taking a few days to recover.
Apr 19 2022Trout (hand) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout will sit for a second consecutive game after being hit by a pitch on the left hand during Sunday's matchup with Texas. The 30-year-old appears to have avoided a fracture with an MRI and X-ray coming back negative, and his return is apparently dependent on his pain tolerance. The Angels have a scheduled off day Thursday, so Trout could be held out of the lineup again for Wednesday's series finale in Houston, which would give him four full days of recovery time for Friday's series opener versus Baltimore.
Apr 18 2022Trout (hand) underwent an MRI on Monday which confirmed he didn't suffer a fracture when hit by a pitch Sunday, and athletic trainer Mike Frostad said the center fielder's return to the lineup will be a matter a of pain tolerance, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old underwent X-rays after being hit by a pitch on the left hand Sunday against the Rangers, but fortunately all the testing to this point has come back negative for a fracture. Trout is out for Monday's matchup with the Astros, but he should be considered day-to-day for now and may be able to avoid a trip to the injured list.
Apr 17 2022Manager Joe Maddon said Sunday that Trout (hand) is unlikely to play Monday against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was removed from Sunday's win over the Rangers after he was hit by a pitch in the top of the fifth inning, and he said after the game that he's feeling better, but his hand is still sore and swollen. Although he's considered day-to-day after X-rays came back negative, it appears likely that he'll be held out of the lineup for at least one game.
Apr 14 2022Trout went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk in a 10-5 loss Thursday in Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's first-inning blast went an estimated 472 feet. He later added a walk, his fifth in six games this season. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player continues to be one of the most dangerous hitters in all of baseball and now has an OPS over .900 on the season.
Apr 12 2022Trout is starting in center field and batting second Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was scratched from Monday's lineup due to stomach distress but was able to make an appearance off the bench, and his absence from the starting nine will be limited to one contest. The 30-year-old is 3-for-13 with a solo homer, a double and two walks through his first four games of the season.
Apr 11 2022Trout (illness) is feeling better and could be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was a late scratch Monday due to stomach distress, but he stated after the game that he's feeling better. The team will re-evaluate Trout in the morning in an effort to determine his status for Tuesday's matchup.
Apr 7 2022Trout (illness) is starting Thursday's game against the Astros, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout missed the Angels' final two spring games due to a stomach bug, but he's starting in center field and batting second in Thursday's Opening Day matchup. The 30-year-old appeared in just 36 games during his injury-plagued season last year, and he hit .333 with eight homers, 23 runs, 18 RBI and two steals.
Apr 5 2022Trout (illness) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was withheld from Monday's contest due to a stomach bug, and he won't return to the lineup for the final spring game Tuesday. Manager Joe Maddon said he's optimistic the three-time AL MVP will be ready for Opening Day on Thursday, per Sam Blum of The Athletic, and the outfielder is scheduled to take batting practice Wednesday for the second straight day.
Apr 4 2022Trout won't play in Monday's exhibition against the Dodgers due to a stomach bug, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout reportedly began to feel ill following Sunday's spring training game, so the team will hold him out Monday likely as a precaution. Blum adds that while it's unclear at this point how long he'll be out, the issue doesn't sound overly serious, and skipper Joe Maddon is hopeful for a quick return to the starting nine.
Apr 2 2022Angels manager Joe Maddon indicated Friday that he may experiment with Trout as the team's leadoff hitter on occasion this season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hit atop the order for Friday's Cactus League contest, with Shohei Ohtani batting behind him. That isn't likely to be the Angels' most common lineup construction this season, however, since Maddon indicated earlier in the spring that he wants Ohtani to be the team's primary leadoff man. Still, Maddon appears to be thinking of experimenting with Trout atop the order at times during the regular season. Such a scenario won't do much to change the superstar's fantasy projection unless it were to become a frequent occurrence.
Mar 28 2022Trout went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored Monday in a Cactus League win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout took three days away from camp at the end of last week in order to attend a funeral, and he played in a minor-league contest Sunday. The superstar outfielder was back in the big club's lineup for Monday's tilt and was able to log three plate appearances. Trout hit second behind Shohei Ohtani on Monday, which is expected to be a common lineup configuration for the Angels this season.
Mar 24 2022Trout will be absent from spring camp until Saturday in order to attend a funeral, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has gotten into three Cactus League games thus far, going 3-for-6 with a walk and an RBI. His temporary absence won't affect his availability for Opening Day and certainly shouldn't impact fantasy managers taking part in drafts.
Mar 14 2022Trout will be the Angels' center fielder this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There had been some speculation dating back to last season that Trout could move to a corner outfield spot in order to reduce his risk of injury, but manager Joe Maddon confirmed Monday that the superstar will remain in his customary center-field position for now. It's worth noting that Trout has discussed with team management moving to a corner outfield spot down the road, per Sam Blum of The Athletic, though that isn't expected to happen this year. Such a shift could take place if Trout continues to struggle to remain healthy for a full campaign. He hasn't played in more than 140 contests since the 2016 season.
Mar 4 2022Trout (calf) will be a full participant whenever spring training begins, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout opened last season in blistering form, hitting .333/.466/.624 through his first 36 games. He suffered a calf strain in mid-May, however, and while the injury originally carried a timeline of 6-to-8 weeks, he never wound up returning to the field. Reports from the very end of the season indicated that the injury had healed, and it appears as though he's had no further setbacks over the winter. The delayed start to the season buys Trout even more time to get back to 100 percent, though he may not have needed it.
Sep 28 2021Trout recently decided to shut himself down for the season despite the fact that recent scans have shown that his right calf strain has healed, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout indicated that the decision to shut it down for the season was his own, though the writing has been on the wall for some time that the superstar outfielder would not be able to return by the end of the campaign. On a positive note, Trout stated that he's essentially 100 percent healed and that he expects to have a normal offseason. The 30-year-old will finish the campaign having played in only 36 games and registering a .333/.466/.624 slash line along with eight home runs, 18 RBI and two stolen bases. Despite his injury-shortened 2021, Trout will undoubtedly be a first-round fantasy pick in 2022 drafts given his prognosis for a return to full health next season.
Sep 20 2021Trout (calf) still isn't participating in baseball activities and remains unlikely to return to action this season, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The superstar outfielder last tested his calf while aggressively running the bases at the end of August, but he continued to experience soreness and has essentially been shut down from any baseball-related activities since. With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, it would be an extreme surprise if Trout were to make it back to the Angels by the end of the campaign. Manager Joe Maddon echoed that sentiment Sunday, expressing the expectation that Trout will be sidelined the rest of the way.
Sep 15 2021Manager Joe Maddon admitted Wednesday that it's unlikely Trout (calf) is able to return from the injured list before the end of the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maddon first conceded in late August, publicly at least, the potential of Trout not returning this season, and it appears the outfielder's outlook hasn't improved much over the past couple weeks. The three-time AL MVP continues to travel and work out with the team in hopes of being activated, but with less than three weeks left to go in the campaign, there's little reason for the team to rush him back with a spot in the playoffs not within reach.
Sep 8 2021Trout (calf) hasn't given up on playing again this season, but he is still rehabbing and is unlikely to return, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has remained committed to taking the field again throughout the course of his time on the injured list, but he hasn't progressed to the point of being ready for a rehab assignment. With less than four weeks remaining in the campaign and the Angels firmly out of the playoff hunt, it makes little sense for the organization to clear their superstar outfielder for a return unless he is fully healthy.
Aug 30 2021Trout is feeling lingering soreness in his right calf, and manager Joe Maddon conceded Monday the outfielder could be shut down for the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout being shut down has always been a possibility given the lingering injury and the fact the team is essentially out of playoff contention, but this is the first public indication from the Angels that route is actually being considered. The 30-year-old still hopes to retake the field in 2021, but time is running out as he continues to experience calf soreness. Brandon Marsh will continue to start in center field in the meantime.
Aug 29 2021Trout (calf) was able to aggressively run the bases at Angel Stadium on Friday, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a significant step in the superstar's path to a return this season, as Trout hadn't aggressively tested his injured right calf since experiencing discomfort July 22. He's expected to continue his running program and could begin a rehab assignment whenever he's completely pain-free. According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, Trout will play center field if he is able to rejoin the big club this season despite some discussion of him shifting to a corner-outfield spot.
Aug 24 2021Manager Joe Maddon said Tuesday that Trout (calf) is feeling better following his workouts, but that the outfielder is still not ready to begin a rehab assignment, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been participating in baseball activities for nearly two months, but the outfielder simply has not been able to get to the point where he feels ready to play in a live game. The club has maintained that he could return this season, though he will need to begin a rehab assignment sooner rather than later for that become a reality.
Aug 21 2021Trout (calf) worked out on the field prior to Friday's game and indicated that he is feeling good, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Trout admitted to experiencing some soreness after resuming on-field activities earlier in the week, he has continued to work out, and the soreness appears to have since subsided. Angels manager Joe Maddon indicated that the team still doesn't have a timeframe for when Trout may begin a rehab assignment, though there remains optimism that the superstar outfielder can return this season. Maddon also mentioned that there has not yet been a decision made about whether Trout will shift to a corner-outfield spot upon his return. "The first thing is to get him back," Maddon said. "As we're on the comeback trail, we'll discuss the different options and get his feelings and his opinion on how he believes he'd be able to handle that moment."
Aug 17 2021Trout (calf) participated in on-field activities prior to Tuesday's game in Detroit, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marked the star outfielder's first participation in on-field workouts since he felt discomfort in his injured calf while running in late July. Manager Joe Maddon said the club will have to see how he responds in the next few days to Tuesday's workout before determining his next steps. Considering that Trout still lacks a concrete return timeline, it seems near certain that he'll remain on the injured list through August, and possibly well into September.
Aug 13 2021Angels general manager Perry Minasian recently revealed that the organization has not discussed shutting Trout (calf) down for the remainder of the season, though the star outfielder still hasn't been able to resume running aggressively, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's coming up on three months since Trout last saw game action for the Angels, and it is certainly discouraging that he remains unable to run at full speed. The 30-year-old is said to be making progress with his injury, but he hasn't aggressively tested the calf since feeling discomfort while running July 22. The Angels are currently sitting at .500 and are 7.5 games out of a wild-card spot, so time could be running short for Trout to return in time to play in meaningful games.
Aug 2 2021Trout (calf) has been feeling better but hasn't yet ramped up his running, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout had begun to run the bases and participate in outfield drills over a week ago, but he subsequently pulled back after feeling discomfort while running. The superstar outfielder hasn't been able to ramp back up since then, though a recent MRI provided encouraging results. According to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, Trout has been given the green light to do more work when the discomfort subsides, but there isn't much clarity about how long that may take.
Jul 29 2021Trout (calf) received an MRI on Thursday and was encouraged with the results, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the encouraging results, Trout remains without a timetable for his return, and he has yet to begin running. He has now been sidelined for 10 weeks with the injury and continues to feel soreness or pain in his calf, which has prevented him from fully ramping up. The team will likely continue to be cautious, as it was also reported Thursday that Trout could return to a corner outfield position rather than center field to try to avoid an aggravation of the issue.
Jul 26 2021An evaluation Monday revealed Trout (calf) hasn't suffered any setbacks, and he continues to heal slowly, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is positive news for Trout, who recently had been feeling something in his calf while running. There's no doubt the Angels will continue to take things slow with their superstar centerfielder moving forward, and a concrete return date has yet to be disclosed.
Jul 25 2021Angels manager Joe Maddon said Trout has been "feeling something" in his strained right calf while running recently and will return to Los Angeles on Monday to be evaluated by a doctor, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maddon described the visit with a doctor as a routine checkup, but Trout hasn't run the past three days after recently ramping up his running program. The skipper also indicated whatever the outfielder is feeling isn't believed to be serious, though it's an obvious concern as he appeared to be closing in on his return from the injured list. Trout was expected to begin a rehab assignment in the near future, but those plans will be put on hold until after the results of Monday's examination are announced.
Jul 24 2021Trout (calf) has not yet received clearance to begin a rehab assignment, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been ramping up his activity of late and has progressed to running the bases. However, he is not yet ready for game action, and manager Joe Maddon suggested that the organization is taking a cautious approach with the superstar outfielder. "You don't want to hurry something like this. You don't want to push it to the point where he ends up reinjuring it and it becomes chronic," Maddon said. A late-July return is still within reach for Trout, though it wouldn't be surprising if he is held out until early August.
Jul 22 2021Trout (calf) ran the bases, participated in outfield drills and took some batting swings Thursday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has ramped up his running within the past few days, and he's now progressed to some baseball activity. Though he continues to take steps toward a return, there's still no word on when he will begin a rehab assignment. He should be able to progress quickly through any game action in the minors, so a return in the final days of July could still be realistic.
Jul 20 2021Trout (calf) ran the bases Tuesday, although not at full speed, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Trout's first time running the bases since landing on the shelf with a right calf strain in mid-May. While the superstar outfielder didn't run at a very high intensity, it still marks an important step toward beginning a rehab assignment. That said, the Angels will likely want to see the 29-year-old run at full speed before he returns to live game action.
Jul 19 2021Trout (calf) said he ran at 90 percent Monday but still doesn't know when he'll begin a rehab assignment, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout recently said he was feeling close to 100 percent, and his effort in running drills Monday echoes that assessment. The 29-year-old has yet to run the bases, and he'll need to do so before embarking on a rehab assignment. He appears to be nearing his return from the injured list, but he'll likely require at least a few rehab outings in the minors before being cleared for big-league action.
Jul 16 2021Trout (calf) is close to a full recovery, but the outfielder still doesn't have a rehab assignment scheduled, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Angels still haven't determined when Trout could begin a rehab assignment, the fact that he's feeling close to 100 percent indicates the announcement could be coming any day now. Once he is able to start a rehab stint, the star outfielder will likely need to get at least a handful of games under his belt before he's activated. Trout should have a chance to return by the end of July, though it's possible he doesn't get reinstated until the beginning of August.
Jul 9 2021Manager Joe Maddon said the Angels have yet to decide when Trout (calf) will begin a rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels' skipper added that Trout will be re-evaluated after continuing his workouts through the All-Star break next week. Having been sidelined since May 17, the outfielder will likely require more than one or two games of rehab, so a late-July activation appears to be the best-case scenario for Trout.
Jul 5 2021Trout (calf) participated in batting practice on the field Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was taking swings off a tee last week but has now progressed to batting practice. He only recently resumed baseball activities, so it's a good sign to see him progressing toward live work. The 29-year-old is eligible to be activated off the 60-day injured list right after the All-Star break July 17, and he's expected to be ready to play by that point or soon after.
Jul 1 2021Trout (calf) took 50 swings off a tee, threw from 90 feet and jogged Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout isn't eligible to come off the 60-day IL until July 17 and only recently resumed baseball activities. That said, he appears to be headed in a positive direction in his recovery from the strained right calf that sidelined him in mid-May. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Trout should be ready to return to the Angels' lineup soon after the All-Star break.
Jun 28 2021Trout (calf) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move doesn't have much of an impact on Trout's recovery timeline. He won't be eligible to return until July 17, but that's approximately when he was expected to return anyway. He began swinging in the cage Monday, an important step in is rehab process, but he still has several more steps to go.
Jun 25 2021Trout (calf) hasn't yet resumed any baseball activities, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was hoping he'd be able to resume running in early June, but general manager Perry Minasian said that the 29-year-old still doesn't have a clear recovery timetable due to his lack of activity. The Angels initially said that the center fielder could return to game action around the All-Star break, but his status should become clearer once he resumes baseball activities.
Jun 14 2021After another examination, the Angels believe Trout (calf) is about one month away from a return, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout still hasn't been cleared to jog, but he was examined Monday and the physician determined that he's recovering at a normal pace. If he stays on track, he should be ready to come off the injured list right after the All-Star break. More information on his timeline should surface as Trout clears more hurdles on the road to recovery.
Jun 13 2021Trout (calf) is expected to have a clearer return timeline once he's cleared to resume jogging in the coming days, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout said following last Monday's workout that he was hoping to get clearance to jog soon, though he's yet to reach that milestone in his recovery as of early Sunday afternoon. Once the superstar outfielder is able to run, a more concrete return timeline should come into focus. At this point, Trout is expected to be out through the All-Star break, though an earlier July return won't necessarily be ruled out if he progresses faster than expected in coming weeks.
Jun 7 2021Trout (calf) was pleased with Monday's workout and intends to begin jogging soon, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has yet to be cleared to resume baseball activities, but he continues to make progress from a right calf strain sustained in mid-May. At this point, he remains on track to return shortly after the All-Star break.
Jun 5 2021Manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that Trout (calf) is likely to remain out until after the All-Star break, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been on the injured list since suffering a calf strain May 17. Based on Maddon's update, a mid-to-late-July return to the Angels' lineup appears to be the most likely scenario at this point, though that could certainly change depending on how Trout progresses in upcoming weeks.
Jun 1 2021Trout (calf) is no longer wearing a protective walking boot on his right lower leg, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has been sporting the walking boot since being diagnosed with a strained right calf about two weeks ago, and it's the first major step in his rehab progress. Trout is expected to be sidelined for at least another month, assuming he remains on the initial 6-to-8 week recovery timeline.
May 18 2021Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right calf and is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old underwent an MRI after exiting Monday's win over Cleveland during the first inning, and he's now facing an extended absence due to injury. Trout could be sidelined through the All-Star break, which runs July 12-15, if he's unable to return at the front end of the recovery timeline.
May 17 2021Trout suffered a strained right calf during Monday's game against the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unknown whether Trout will be forced to miss significant time as a result of the injury. As Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com notes, Trout suffered a similar injury during the 2019 campaign and was forced to miss just three games. The team should have more information on his status moving forward after further evaluation.
May 12 2021Trout is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a team off day looming Thursday, manager Joe Maddon has elected to hold multiple everyday players out of the lineup to give them a more extended breather. In addition to Trout, David Fletcher, Justin Upton and Kurt Suzuki will also take a seat in the series finale. Trout will rest after going 0-for-9 over his last three starts, but he's still holding down a magnificent .355/.477/.673 slash line for the season.
May 11 2021Trout went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks, a steal and a run in Monday's 5-4 victory over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though the superstar slugger wasn't able to collect any hits in the contest, he reached base twice via walk and was cashed in on a Jared Walsh double in the fourth inning. Trout also teamed with Walsh on a successful double steal in the seventh frame. After going through the first 27 games of the campaign without a stolen-base attempt, Trout has picked up a pair of steals in his past four games. If he's able to continue adding to his stolen-base total, the veteran could easily reclaim his spot as fantasy's top offensive performer. As it is, he's been very productive with a .365/.484/.692 slash line, eight home runs and 18 RBI.
May 8 2021Trout went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a stolen base in a 9-2 win over the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's triple in the sixth inning plated the final run of the game for the Angels and resulted in his 18th RBI of the season. The superstar outfielder also singled and swiped second base in the fifth for his first steal of 2021. He has now picked up at least one theft in each of his 11 big-league campaigns, though he no longer runs nearly as often as he did early in his career.
May 5 2021Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday in a loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The superstar outfielder put the Angels on the board in the sixth inning with a 383-foot shot to left field. The long ball pushed Trout's total to eight on the season, and he has also driven in 17 runs. The 29-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down in his 11th big-league season, slashing a robust .407/.514/.779 across 105 plate appearances.
May 2 2021Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored Saturday in a victory versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout put the Angels on the board with a two-run shot to center field in the first inning. The long ball was Trout's seventh of the campaign and pushed his RBI total to 16. The superstar outfielder is slashing an incredible .429/.527/.805 through 93 plate appearances on the campaign. He has collected multiple hits six times during his past eight games and is batting .552 (16-for-29) over that stretch.
Apr 27 2021Trout went 2-for-4 with a double as the Angels fell 6-1 to the Rangers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Continuing his torrid start, Trout recorded multiple hits for the fourth straight game but failed to knock in a run for the first time in the stretch. He increased his league-leading average and OPS to .431 and 1.353 respectively.
Apr 26 2021Trout went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI during Monday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing the last three games due to a bruised left elbow, Trout returned to action Monday with a hot night at the plate, swatting a season-high four hits. The 29-year-old is no stranger to making solid contact, leading the Angels with a .426/.539/.820 slash line to go with six home runs.
Apr 25 2021Trout (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is on the bench for the third day in a row while he contends with a bruised left elbow, but the superstar outfielder still appears in good position to avoid a trip to the 10-day injured list. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, manager Joe Maddon said that Trout was able to take some swings in the batting cage Sunday. Per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Trout said after the cage work that he's still not quite 100 percent healthy, but he expects to be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Rangers.
Apr 24 2021Trout (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout suffered a left elbow contusion Thursday, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game Saturday. The 29-year-old should still be considered day-to-day, and it's not yet clear whether he could be available off the bench. Scott Schebler will start in center field and bat sixth Saturday.
Apr 23 2021Trout (elbow) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was listed in the original lineup for Friday's contest, but his bruised left elbow apparently remains bothersome after he was hit by a pitch Thursday. Trout should be considered day-to-day, while Scott Schebler gets the nod in center field for the Angels.
Apr 22 2021Trout (elbow) is expected to be in the lineup Friday for the Angels, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout exited Thursday's game after suffering an elbow contusion. However, manager Joe Maddon told reporters after the game that he believes Trout will be able to play Friday, unless something changes overnight. Regardless, it appears that Trout avoided serious injury, a relief for one of the brightest stars of the game.
Apr 21 2021Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He connected on the first of four Angels solo shots, giving the team a quick lead in the first inning. Trout has come flying out of the gate this season, slashing .393/.507/.804 through 16 games with six homers and 12 RBI.
Apr 12 2021Trout went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The future Hall of Famer is now batting .394 with a 1.394 OPS through 10 games. He has at least one extra-base hit in five of his last six games, but Trout still has not attempted a stolen base yet in 2021.
Apr 8 2021Trout went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The best player in baseball continued to dominate on Thursday, hitting a solo shot in the fifth inning off Ross Stripling. It was the third of the year for the 29-year-old, who is currently slashing a ridiculous .417/.563/.875.
Apr 6 2021Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout took a 2-2 slider down in the zone for a two-run homer to give the Angels the first lead of the day. The 464-footer was his first career long ball against Zack Greinke. Trout has now homered in back-to-back games while batting .368 overall. He'll look to eclipse his career-high 45 home runs tallied during the 2019 season.
Apr 2 2021Trout went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout struck out in his first plate appearance of the campaign, but he reached base in his subsequent three trips to the dish and picked up his first RBI with a single in the eighth inning. Now in his 11th big-league season, Trout remains one of the most consistently productive forces in the game and is likely to end up as one of fantasy's elite performers once again.
Mar 24 2021Angels manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday that he's leaning toward hitting Trout third in the lineup this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has been somewhat quiet at the plate this spring, slashing .250/.417/.393 with one home run, one double, six RBI, four runs, seven walks and 10 strikeouts over 14 Cactus League games. Trout has batted second over most of his career, but he mainly batted third during the 2020 season and appears likely to do so once again in 2021.
Mar 15 2021Trout is batting just .167 (3-for-18) with a home run, two RBI and seven strikeouts so far in Cactus League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hasn't made much noise in camp thus far, but it would be unwise to slide him down your draft board based on his performance in exhibition games. The superstar outfielder batted only .240 during spring/summer camp in 2020 and still went on to post a very Trout-like campaign, compiling a .993 OPS and ranking fourth in the league with 17 home runs.
Sep 27 2020Trout is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout sat out Saturday and will observe again after the Angels were officially eliminated from postseason contention Friday. Jo Adell will start in center as Taylor Ward bats third. Trout's probably not going home with the AL MVP this year, but he still had a fantastic offensive season overall and is a no-doubt first-rounder for fantasy in 2021.
Sep 26 2020Trout will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels are resting several players after being officially eliminated from the playoffs Friday. Whether or not Trout plays in Sunday's season finale remains to be seen. Jo Adell will start in center field in his absence.
Sep 25 2020Trout went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Friday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout pushed the Angels ahead with a three-run blast against Clayton Kershaw in the third inning, ending a 12-game drought without a home run. The long ball was number 17 of the year for the talented 29-year-old, who is slashing .281/.390/.603 overall.
Sep 21 2020Trout went 1-for-4 with a base hit Sunday in the Angels' 7-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout remains on track to turn in an OPS over 1.000 for the fourth straight season, but he's slowed down a bit over the past week and a half. Since taking over the MLB lead in home runs after smacking his 16th long ball of the season Sept. 10, Trout has gone 9-for-33 with three extra-base hits (all doubles) over the Angels' subsequent nine games. Given that he's managed to draw seven walks while striking out only five times over that stretch, Trout still seems to be seeing the ball well, so fantasy managers have reason to hope that he'll heat up over the final week of the season. He'll remain in the lineup for Monday's series finale, starting in center field and batting third.
Sep 10 2020Trout went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-2 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's solo shot off Kyle Gibson in the fifth extended the Halos' lead to 4-1. The center fielder now leads the majors with 16 homers as he continues to slash a tremendous .296/.392/.664.
Sep 6 2020Trout is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This seems like nothing more than a well-deserved rest day after Trout started 32 consecutive games, including both ends of Saturday's doubleheader. He moved atop the franchise's all-time home-run leaderboard during the twin bill with his 300th career homer. Jo Adell starts in center field as Taylor Ward takes over in right against lefty Framber Valdez.
Sep 4 2020Trout went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, three walks and another run scored during Friday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout launched a two-run homer to dead center field off Lance McCullers in the first inning to give the Angeles an early lead. The 29-year-old becomes the first player in the majors to reach the 14-home run mark this season. To top it off, the long ball was number 299 of Trout's career, tying Tim Salmon on the Angels' all-time leaderboard. Trout is now slashing .276/.371/.627 with 36 RBI and 29 runs scored.
Sep 3 2020Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to San Diego on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout broke a scoreless tie in the third inning with a two-run shot to deep center field. The long ball was his third in the last five games and pushed his total to 13 on the season, tied for first in the league. The superstar is also tied for first in the league with 34 RBI.
Aug 30 2020Trout went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three additional runs and six RBI in Saturday's 16-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was unsurprisingly at the center of the Angels' biggest scoring output of the season, driving in at least six runs for the third time in his career. He's now collected two home runs and seven RBI through the first two games of the series, vaulting him into the MLB lead in the latter category with 32. His 12 home runs leave him tied for third in baseball and one behind the Twins' Nelson Cruz and Padres' Fernando Tatis for the MLB lead.
Aug 29 2020Trout went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a victory over Seattle on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout entered the contest in the midst of an uncharacteristic slump, having hit only .122 (5-for-33) with no homers over his previous nine games. The veteran got back on track Friday, drilling his first long ball since Aug. 17. Despite Trout's recent struggles, he is still tied for fourth in the league with 11 home runs. He is also tied for eighth with 26 RBI.
Aug 22 2020Trout went 1-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a walk during Saturday's 4-3 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old brought home the first run of the game on a fielder's choice in the opening frame, and he then delivered a two-run double to give the Halos a 4-0 lead during the second inning. Trout has a .281/.349/.635 slash line with 10 homers and 25 RBI through 24 games.
Aug 18 2020Trout went 1-for-4 with a home run in Monday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout became the first player in MLB this season to reach double-digit home runs following his solo shot in the bottom of the third inning. The star center fielder has gone deep five times in his last seven games, posting a .857 slugging percentage over that stretch.
Aug 16 2020Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's loss against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout smacked a two-run shot in the bottom of the first off starter Walker Buehler for his ninth home run of the season. The reigning AL MVP is tied with Aaron Judge and Fernando Tatis for the MLB lead in dingers, and he has been on a tear since returning from a short absence in late July and early August due to the birth of his child. Trout has hit .311 with a 1.204 OPS and eight homers in 45 at-bats this month.
Aug 12 2020Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a sacrifice fly and a walk during Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old clubbed his eighth homer of the year 399 feet to right field to tie the game 1-1 during the first inning, and he brought home another run with the sac fly two frames later. Trout unsurprisingly continues to put up MVP-level numbers with a .328/.377/.738 slash line in 15 games this season.
Aug 11 2020Trout went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored in Monday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout knocked a two-run shot in the bottom of the fourth, and he would also hit the game-winning bomb in the bottom of the eighth off reliever Yusmeiro Petit. Trout has been nearly unstoppable since returning to action Aug. 4, hitting safely in all but one of his games and posting a 1.373 OPS with six homers with 10 RBI in that stretch.
Aug 7 2020Trout went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout got the scoring started in the first inning with his fourth homer in the last four games. The superstar center fielder, who turned 29 years old Friday, has five homers, 11 RBI and eight runs scored with a .317 batting average in 10 games this season.
Aug 6 2020Trout went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four total RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout unleashed a solo shot off starter Marco Gonzales in the sixth inning, and he later added a three-run bomb off reliever Taylor Williams in the eighth, although his late power surge wasn't enough to mount a comeback. Trout has homered three times in two games since returning to the lineup following a paternity leave, and he is slashing a strong .323/.389/.742 with a 1.131 OPS after a slow start to the season.
Aug 5 2020Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old had missed the past four games while witnessing the birth of his son, Beckham, and he didn't waste time to announce his presence -- he blasted a solo shot in the first inning off starter Justin Dunn. Trout got off to a slow start this season but is now riding a three-game hitting streak, going 5-for-13 with a .429 on-base percentage during that stretch.
Aug 4 2020Trout is starting in center field and batting second Tuesday against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old missed the past four games while witnessing the birth of his son, Beckham, but he's back with the Angels and will reclaim his usual spot in the lineup. Trout has a .292/.357/.458 slash line with one homer through six games, and he'll now be joined in the outfield by the organization's top prospect, Jo Adell, who was recalled and is making his major-league debut Tuesday in Seattle.
Aug 2 2020Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Sunday that Trout (personal) was transferred from the paternity to the restricted list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Trout is scheduled to join the Angels in Seattle for Tuesday's series opener against the Mariners and is expected to be activated ahead of that game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The impending birth of Trout's first child was something that weighed heavily into his valuation leading into fantasy drafts conducted shortly before the 60-game season began, but the star outfielder looks like he'll end up missing only four games as a result of the personal matter. Assuming he clears all COVID-19-related protocols prior to rejoining the club, Trout should slot back in as the Angels' starting center fielder and No. 2 hitter Tuesday, resulting in Brian Goodwin shifting back over to right field. Before leaving the team Thursday, Trout looked like his usual self through the Angels' first six games, going 7-for-24 with a home run and four RBI.
Aug 1 2020Trout is expected to return from paternity leave as soon as Sunday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's wife, Jessica, gave birth to the couple's first child within the last few days. Trout indicated prior to the season that he wasn't entirely sold on the idea of playing during a pandemic immediately before or after becoming a father, though manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that he expected his star outfielder back soon. Saturday is Trout's final day of paternity leave, though it hasn't been confirmed that he'll be back in the lineup Sunday.
Jul 30 2020Trout was placed on the paternity list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reigning American League MVP will head to the paternity list a little bit earlier than expected, with his wife Jessica originally due to have their first child Aug. 3. Trout will likely be out of the Halos lineup through the weekend series against the Astros, with him potentially returning to the fold for the following series against the Mariners.
Jul 26 2020Trout went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and an RBI sacrifice fly in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was responsible for knocking in all four of the Angels' runs in Sunday's game. That accounts for the 28-year-old's first contributions to the offense in three contests this year. There's no worry when it comes to Trout's offense -- he's coming off of a 45-homer, 104 RBI campaign in 2019.
Jul 25 2020Trout went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has started the season 1-for-7 with two strikeouts and a walk, but it's only a matter of time before the reigning AL MVP gets it going. Trout hit .291 with 45 home runs and 104 RBI in 470 at-bats last season.
Jul 23 2020Trout will be tested regularly when away from the ballpark so that he will not have to quarantine to come back to the Angels once he and his wife have their first child, which is due Aug. 3, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He recently confirmed his intentions to play this season, but will likely miss a few games for the birth of his child. This plan should minimize the time he ultimately misses to be with his wife and child.
Jul 22 2020Trout confirmed Wednesday that he intends to play to begin the season, Pedro Gomez of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was uncertain about his playing status for the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but he confirmed Wednesday that he's committed to playing. "Last time I talked I was up in the air. I'm playing," Trout said. He said that a COVID-19 outbreak could make him reassess his status, but he's encouraged by the health and safety measures that the league has taken so far. Trout intends to leave the team for the birth of his first child in early August, and he'll have to clear league protocol afterward before he's allowed to rejoin the team. The 2019 American League MVP hit a career-high 45 home runs with 104 RBI last season.
Jul 21 2020Trout seems to be ready to play on Opening Day, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It had been public for a few months that Trout would be away from the team at some point this season, as his wife is due to give birth to the couple's first child in early August. When he arrived at camp, however, he expressed doubts about playing in any capacity this year, given that a poorly-timed positive COVID-19 test would render him unable to be present for his child's birth. While Trout is still expected to miss a few days on either side of that event, both for paternity leave and then to clear league protocols for returning to the team, he's been a full participant in workouts and intrasquad games, and talk of him opting out of the season entirely seems to have died down.
Jul 3 2020Trout hasn't fully made up his mind to play this season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's wife is due to give birth to the couple's first child in August. He told reporters Friday that keeping his wife and future child healthy is his top priority, so he may elect to stop playing if an outbreak of coronavirus occurs in order to be sure he can be present for his child's birth. He's previously made it clear that he intends to take paternity leave in order to be with his wife for the birth itself, but he could still elect to be away from the team for a longer period to help ensure that he doesn't test positive for COVID-19, something which would prevent him from seeing his baby for at least two weeks.
May 25 2020Trout has been staying in shape during the MLB hiatus in part by getting work in at a Little League field near his home in New Jersey, Mike Oz of Yahoo Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout indicated that he has been working out every day, though he hasn't done much hitting. He also explained that he spent about a month "working hard like the offseason" and is now "transitioning into getting ready for the season." If a 2020 campaign takes place, expect Trout to once again put up MVP-caliber numbers while hitting in the heart of an improved Angels offense.
Mar 7 2020Trout went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Friday's Cactus League game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout smoked the long ball to deep left field in the third inning off right-hander Jorge Lopez. It figures to be the first of many balls Trout will punish in 2020 as he vies for another MVP award. Trout is 5-for-15 this spring.
Mar 4 2020Trout was hit by a pitch twice in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given Trout's status as arguably the best player in the game, taking two pitches to the body -- including one to the knee -- is understandably cause for concern. However, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, Trout insisted after the game that he is "fine." The superstar flied out in his other plate appearance and is hitting .333 this spring.
Feb 25 2020Trout (foot) will bat second and play center field Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout underwent foot surgery in mid-September and didn't play in the Angels' first two spring games. He should still have plenty of time to get ready for the start of the regular season with Opening Day just over a month away. The three-time MVP's health is pretty much the only question surrounding him heading into the season, as he hasn't played more than 140 games in a season since 2016.
Feb 21 2020Trout (foot) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Reds, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three-time and reigning American League MVP underwent surgery on his right foot in September, but it won't impact his preparation in Arizona, as expected. Trout finished 2019 with a 1.083 OPS, 45 home runs, 104 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 134 games. New manager Joe Maddon said last week it's possible he utilizes his center fielder out of the leadoff spot, though the skipper hasn't made any lineup decisions at this point.
Feb 13 2020Angels manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that he hasn't ruled out deploying Trout (foot) as the club's leadoff hitter this season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. "It's in the playbook," Maddon said, though he noted that he yet to decide on lineup spots for any of his hitters at this point. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout hasn't been a fixture in the leadoff spot since his rookie season in 2012, with former skippers Mike Scioscia and Brad Ausmus using the outfielder almost exclusively out of the Nos. 2 and 3 spots over the past seven years. The safe money is on that pattern holding once Opening Day arrives, though it's worth noting that during his tenure with the Cubs, Maddon frequently used one of his top power hitters in Anthony Rizzo atop the order. Trout's superior speed and on-base skills would seemingly make him an even more natural fit than Rizzo as a leadoff man, so it wouldn't be surprising if Maddon at least experiments with the 28-year-old in a table-setting role during Cactus League action. No matter where he slots in the batting order come the start of the season, Trout looks like he'll be a consensus top-three selection in fantasy drafts, provided he's fully healthy after undergoing surgery on his right foot last September.
Nov 14 2019Trout stated that his right foot is 100 percent after surgery and that he expects to resume baseball activities in the near future, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout went under the knife at the beginning of September due to a foot injury, and his rehab has been progressing nicely to this point. Shortly after winning the AL MVP, he noted that his foot feels 100 percent. Assuming all goes well over the offseason, the expectation is that Trout will be ready to roll for the start of spring training.
Nov 11 2019Trout's rehab from foot surgery went smoothly, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's season ended in early September due to a foot issue, and he underwent a procedure to remove a neuroma late in the month. After a setback-free rehab, it doesn't appear as though he'll be affected by the time spring training begins.
Sep 21 2019Trout reported feeling good after undergoing surgery Friday to have a neuroma removed from his right foot, Richard Justice of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has already been ruled out for the rest of the season after opting for surgery when less-invasive procedures to quell the pain in his foot were not effective. He'll be in a walking sandal for about two weeks until stitches are removed and should be fully recovered by the time spring training comes around next season.
Sep 18 2019Trout will undergo surgery on his injured foot Friday, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has already been ruled out for the season, but it was not exactly clear when he would go under the knife until now. Expect the Angels to provide a timeline for Trout's recovery once Friday's procedure has been completed.
Sep 15 2019Trout (toe) is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery later this week to remove the Morton's neuroma in his right foot. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being shut down for more than a week with the toe injury, Trout was hopeful to return to the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, but those plans were nixed when he continued to experience pain during an on-field workout. Trout, who previously underwent a minor procedure a few days ago on his toe, will presumably undergo a more complex surgery to rid himself of the issue once and for all. The Angels won't have a timeline for Trout's return to action until after surgery is completed, but it seems highly likely that his season is over. Assuming that's the case, he'll wrap up another MVP-worthy campaign with a .291/.438/.645 slash line, a career-high 45 home runs, 104 RBI, 110 runs and 11 steals in 134 games.
Sep 14 2019Trout (toe) hopes to play Sunday against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He doesn't want to be shut down for the rest of the year but admitted he will mostly be deployed as the designated hitter when he does return, which suggests he won't be 100 percent recovered from the toe issue. Brian Goodwin should continue to start in center field while Trout takes some starts from Albert Pujols down the stretch.
Sep 13 2019Trout (toe) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was initially slated to serve as the designated hitter for Friday's clash, but he's since been scratched. After participating in baseball activities during the pregame, he determined he's still too sore to play, per Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times. Trout's next opportunity to return will come Saturday in the second game of the series. Albert Pujols will slot in as the designated hitter and hit cleanup.
Sep 10 2019Trout (toe) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was expected after Trout underwent a cryoablation procedure on his ailing toe Monday. The expectation is that Trout will be ready to return by the end of the homestand, if not by Wednesday for the series finale against Cleveland. Brian Goodwin is in center field in Trout's absence.
Sep 9 2019Trout (toe) is expected to miss a few games, though he could be back in the starting lineup by Wednesday's series finale against the Indians, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout underwent a minor procedure on his right foot Monday, but the star outfielder is on track to return to action during the team's current homestand, which runs from Sept. 9 to Sept. 15. Skipper Brad Ausmus noted that Trout won't make the issue any worse by playing on it and that the 28-year-old's level of pain will dictate his availability moving forward.
Sep 8 2019Trout (toe) was scratched from the lineup prior to Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing Saturday's game with right toe discomfort, Trout was back in the lineup that the Angels had originally released for Sunday's game. The team evidently had a change of heart, however, so Trout will get at least one more day to rest. Michael Hermosillo will start in center field in his absence.
Sep 7 2019Trout (toe) will sit Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout left Friday's game with right toe discomfort, an injury which will cause him to miss at least one start. His expected return date is not yet clear. Brian Goodwin will get the start in center field in his absence.
Sep 6 2019Trout left Friday's game against the White Sox with right toe discomfort. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There were certainly several more worrisome diagnoses which could have emerged after Trout was removed for initially undisclosed reasons, so Trout owners and Angel fans can seemingly breathe a sigh of relief. It doesn't appear as though the center fielder will miss much time, as he's considered day-to-day.
Sep 4 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Tuesday's loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout kicked off the scoring for the Angels with a 437-foot blast to left field in the first inning. The long ball was his 44th of the season, tying him with Cody Bellinger and Pete Alonso for tops in the majors. The perennial MVP candidate is enjoying another otherworldly campaign, establishing his career mark for homers in a season while driving in 102 runs and slashing .293/.440/.646 in 589 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a run scored, a stolen base and a pair of walks in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Red Sox.
Aug 30 2019Trout (foot) is back in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.
Aug 29 2019Trout (foot) relayed after Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Rangers that he expects to rejoin the Angels lineup for Friday's series opener against the Red Sox, Fabian
Aug 28 2019Trout is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Rangers due to an injury on the bottom of his right foot, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Aug 20 2019Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a triple in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Rangers in the first game of a doubleheader.
Aug 18 2019Trout is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Aug 16 2019Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox.
Aug 15 2019Trout went 4-for-4 with a home run, three more runs scored and a walk in Thursday's 8-7 win over the White Sox.
Aug 10 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two runs in a 12-4 victory against the Red Sox on Saturday.
Aug 5 2019Trout went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base and a walk Monday night against the Reds.
Aug 3 2019Trout went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 loss to Cleveland.
Jul 31 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Tigers.
Jul 27 2019Trout went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles.
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Jul 14 2019The injury that forced Trout from Sunday's game was right calf tightness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com<\/a> reports. He is day-to-day.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Trout will undergo an MRI on his right calf Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 12 2019Trout went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, two doubles and a walk in Friday's 13-0 rout of the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Trout went 2-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in Sunday's 11-10 loss to Houston.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and another run scored in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Trout went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Trout fouled a ball off his right kneecap in Friday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals but remained in the game and said afterward that he expects to start Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Trout fouled a ball off his right kneecap in Friday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals, but remained in the game and said afterward that he expects to start Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Trout went 3-for-6 with two home runs, seven RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Trout went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Monday's 10-5 win over the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Monday in the Angels' 5-3 win over the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Trout went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs scored and a triple in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Athletics.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 10-9 victory over the Athletics.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 10-9 victory over the A's.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Trout finished 3-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored and a walk during Sunday's 13-3 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Trout finished 3-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, and a walk during Sunday's 13-3 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Trout (foot) is starting<\/a> in center field and hitting second Thursday against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Trout (foot) will sit out Wednesday's contest against Oakland but expects to play Thursday in Seattle, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Trout (foot) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the A's, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Trout said after Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Athletics that he's dealing with a sore right foot, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Trout went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, walk and two RBI in a victory over Texas on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Twins on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Trout went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Trout went 2-for-3 with a double, walk, stolen base and run scored in Friday's victory over the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of walks in a 5-1 loss to the Orioles on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, two runs and a walk in an 8-3 victory against the Orioles on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Trout went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, a stolen base and a run Tuesday in the Angels' 5-2 win over the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2018Trout walked in all four of his plate appearances, stole two bases, and drove in a run on Monday against the White Sox.Trout posted a unique line, reaching base four times despite not recording a hit. He took advantage of his chances on the basepaths, stealing his 17th and 18th bases of the season. As has become customary, he is among the league leaders in nearly every hitting category.
Jul 22 2018Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, two runs and a stolen base in the Angels' 14-5 win over the Astros on Sunday.It was a typical day at the ballpark for the dynamic outfielder, who is doing some of his finest work yet, even by his lofty standards, in his age-26 season. Following his latest explosive effort, Trout is now slashing a spectacular .307/.452/.603 with 26 homers and 16 steals, putting him right on pace for yet another MVP-caliber campaign.
Jul 11 2018Trout went 2-for-4 with a walk and his 14th stolen base of the season in Tuesday's victory over the Mariners.Trout has picked things up at the plate over his last three games, going 6-for-11 with a homer and a steal in those three contests. The superstar was slumping over his previous 15 games (8-for-50) while playing through a minor finger injury, but his recent uptick in production bodes well for his health moving forward. Overall, Trout owns a tremendous .314/.457/.626 slash line with 25 homers and 14 steals through 92 games.
Jul 7 2018Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.He went yard against Ross Stripling for his first home run of July and 25th of the season. The 26-year-old is on pace to reach 40 homers for the second time in his career, and he's hitting over .300 for the third straight season. Simply put, he's the best player in baseball and a case can be made that he's already an all-time great.
Jun 30 2018Trout went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday;s 7-1 win over the Orioles.The superstar has 24 homers on the year, but he hadn't gone yard since June 12 thanks in part to a nagging finger injury. With Trout apparently back at 100 percent, look for him to quickly regain the major-league home run lead from J.D. Martinez.
Jun 29 2018Trout is back in center field Friday against the Orioles after spending nine straight games as the Angels' designated hitter.Trout had been unable to field due to a minor finger injury, though he remained able to hit. He hit just .214 with no extra-base hits over that span, indicating that he may not have been at full strength at the plate (though he claimed not to have been affected). A return to the field indicates that he and the team are now confident that he's fully healthy, so he should return to producing Trout-like numbers at the plate.
Jun 28 2018Trout will serve as the DH in Thursday's game, but he's expected to participate in some throwing drills to test out his sprained right finger during the team's pregame warmups, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Trout has been utilized as the Angels' designated hitter since last Thursday while recovering from this finger injury. During that span, he's gone 5-for-22 with five walks, no extra-base hits and 10 strikeouts, though he's stated that the sprain hasn't affected his hitting. If all goes well Thursday, he should be back in the field this weekend.
Jun 27 2018Trout will bat second as the Angels' designated hitter during Wednesday's game against Boston.Trout will continue to serve as the DH while dealing with a minor finger injury that has prohibited him from taking the field. Prior to Tuesday's contest, Trout said his return defensively was "day-to-day" so expect to see him back in the outfield soon.
Jun 25 2018Trout (finger) could return to the field Wednesday, at the earliest, and will continue to serve as the designated hitter in the meantime, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.He is going to try to throw Tuesday, and if all goes well, he may return to the outfield before the end of this week's series in Boston. Trout has been limited to DH duty since June 19 because of his finger injury. He is 3-for-15 with five walks in the five games since injuring his finger.
Jun 25 2018Trout stated that his injured finger will probably require another week or so to fully recover, so he will continue to serve as the team's designated hitter going forward, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout sprained his right index finger last weekend, but it reportedly only affects him on throws from the outfield, which is why he has served as the team's DH over the last four games. The superstar has gone just 2-for-14 with seven strikeouts in those four contests, so the minor injury may be affecting his ability to produce at plate after all. That said, the Angels would be foolish to take risks with its superstar by rolling him out there if the ailment was severe, so we have to chalk up his recent struggles to a natural slump.
Jun 21 2018Trout has been diagnosed with a sprained right index finger, though he's been cleared to serve as the designated hitter. According to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, Trout is hitting second as the designated hitter Thursday against the Blue Jays.The injury, which apparently started bothering Trout over the weekend, only affects the outfielder when he throws -- something confirmed by his inclusion in Thursday's lineup as well as his .750 batting average over the last five games. He'll be reevaluated in the coming days, but Trout expects to be in the lineup as the designated hitter until he's able to return to the outfield.
Jun 20 2018Trout went 1-for-1 with two RBI and two walks in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.Trout came up in the fifth with the bases loaded and delivered a two-run single that saw a third run come around on a throwing error by center fielder Jarrod Dyson. Trout is now riding an eight-game hitting streak and currently sports a .335 batting average. The young outfielder leads the majors in home runs (23), runs (60) and on-base percentage (.469).
Jun 15 2018Trout went 3-for-3 with a pair of runs, a walk and an RBI in the Angels' 8-4 win over Oakland on Friday.After mashing four home runs over a three-game set in the Angels' last series against the Mariners, Trout keep right on rolling to kick off this series against Oakland. He's is the midst of one of his patented ridiculous tears, as he's now lashed 10 hits in his last 14 at-bats, with six runs and seven RBI to go along with the four homers over his last four games. That brings his slash line to .323/.450/.690 with 23 home runs in 70 games on the season -- all incredible numbers even by the lofty standards Trout has grown accustomed to setting over the course of his career.
Jun 13 2018Trout went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Mariners.Trout has done his part over the last two games against Seattle, going 5-for-8 with four homers and five RBI, but the rest of the offense hasn't been up to the task in the pair of losses. If it's even possible, the two-time MVP may be in the midst of his best season yet, as the home runs were his league-leading 22nd and 23rd on the year to go along with a .310/.438/.682 slash line.
Jun 11 2018Trout hit two solo home runs, his 20th and 21st, in a 2-for-3 game with a walk Monday against the Mariners.Trout's first multi-homer game of the season gave him his seventh 20-homer campaign in as many full major league seasons. He had hit just one home run in his past 12 games, a slight drought by his standards. Trout owns a .304/.435/.658 batting line in 67 games this season. The biggest barrier between him and another MVP award will likely be his own teammates, as Trout is putting up a potential career year in what is already one of the most statistically eye-popping careers we have ever seen.
Jun 3 2018Trout went 3-for-5 with a triple, a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.The first-inning shot off Cole Hamels gave Trout his 19th homer of the year, putting him into a tie with J.D. Martinez for the major-league lead, while the second-inning steal was his 13th -- tying him with Mookie Betts and Michael Taylor for fourth in MLB in that category. Trout has also collected a hit in 10 of his last 11 games, posting an eye-popping .405/.500/.952 slash line over that stretch that would seem completely unsustainable for a lesser mortal.
May 29 2018Trout went 1-for-5 with his major-league leading 18th home run in Monday's 9-3 loss to Detroit.Not many things went right for the Halos in this one, but Trout was able to keep his power surge going, hitting his fourth long ball over his last five contests. As crazy as it sounds, the superstar continues to improve on the already-impressive back of his baseball card. Trout is on a 54-homer and 36-steal pace while boasting a career-best 1.124 OPS through 54 games.
May 26 2018Trout went 5-for-5 with three doubles, a home run, three runs scored and four RBI in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Yankees.The homer was his third in as many games and 17th of the season, moving Trout back into a tie with Mookie Betts for the major-league lead, while the five-hit performance was the first of his career. The perennial MVP candidate now boasts a mammoth .313/.461/.687 slash line on the season.
May 25 2018Trout went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Yankees.Trout has shaken off his recent 0-for-21 slump with homers in four of his last seven games. He's also drawn 11 walks over that stretch, lifting his on-base percentage to .449. The 26-year-old is on pace for a career high in homers and 30-plus stolen bases.
May 25 2018Trout went 1-for-4 with a walk and his 15th home run of the season in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays.Thursday's long ball was a rare wall-scraper off of Marco Estrada, but it counts the same as his usual mammoth shots. Trout endured a rough 0-for-15 spell earlier this month, but the superstar has responded in kind with three homers, four steals and an impressive nine walks in six games since his slump.
May 24 2018Trout went 1-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays.MLB.com recently put out a report that Trout's foot speed has increased each of the last three seasons, and he put that on display with his 11th steal of the year Wednesday. The five-tool star has endured a couple of brief slumps at the plate, but you wouldn't know from his impressive .292/.444/.619 slash line through 49 games.
May 21 2018Trout has gotten faster every season since 2016, MLB.com reports.Trout ranks 17th in the league on Statcast's Sprint Speed leaderboard. He's used that speed to good effect, stealing 10 bases in 47 games. That's a 34-steal pace, which would be Trout's highest mark since swiping 49 bags in his first full season back in 2012. The best in the world keeps getting better. In addition to becoming faster, he's also posting career highs in walk rate (19.8 percent), ISO (.337), slugging percentage (.632) and wRC+ (188).
May 19 2018Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Angels' 8-3 loss to the Rays on Friday.Trout had been in an uncharacteristic 0-for-15 slump coming into the game but he broke out with an eight-inning shot off Tampa Bay's Chaz Roe for this 13th long ball of the season. Trout still has a ballistic 1.046 OPS even factoring in the recent cold spell, so there was never any reason to worry that the perennial MVP candidate wasn't going to get back on track.
May 16 2018Trout will hit atop the order and start in center field against Houston on Wednesday.Trout will lead off for the second straight game while Zack Cozart hits in the sixth spot during Wednesday's series finale. During Tuesday's game, Trout went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and one run scored.
May 15 2018Trout is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Astros, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.Trout will be stationed atop the order for the first time all season with regular leadoff man Zack Cozart receiving the day off. In 159 career games batting leadoff, Trout owns an impressive .325/.399/.561 line with 33 homers and 53 stolen bases.
May 13 2018Trout is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.Trout will head to the bench for the first time all season, as manager Mike Scioscia evidently decided that it was the optimal time to rest the superstar with the Angels in the midst of a stretch of 13 games in as many days. With Trout taking a seat in the series finale, Chris Young will patrol center field and bat eighth.
May 5 2018Trout went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and a run in the Angels' 5-0 win over Seattle on Friday.One of the most prolific offensive forces in the game kept his sterling season right on rolling against Seattle, as Trout's slash line is now up to a pristine .310/.438/.681. There isn't anything that he doesn't do at that plate and it's simply unfair that a hitter this gifted can also contribute on the basepaths like Trout does, as the 26-year-old is also 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts so far this season.
May 3 2018Trout went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and his 11th home run of the season in Wednesday's 10-7 win over Baltimore.The Orioles' pitching staff worked around the superstar Tuesday (0-for-1 with four walks), but Dylan Bundy diverted from that plan, grooving a mid-90's fastball right down the middle that Trout demolished 443 feet into the Southern California night. The 26-year-old has been a five-category stud this season, posting a .292 batting average to go along with 31 runs, 11 homers, 19 RBI and five steals in just 30 games.
Apr 24 2018Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a pair of walks in Tuesday's win over the Astros.The blast was his league-leading tenth of the season, and fourth in the last five games. The six-time All Star's slow start is now officially a thing of the past, as he sports a .308/.418/.692 slash line and looks poised for yet another MVP-caliber campaign.
Apr 22 2018Trout went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's matchup with San Francisco.Trout went deep for a third straight game, and now sits with nine home runs and 17 RBI in 22 games this season. He's slashing .306/.406/.682 and figures to be on track for another stellar season. Trout will need more help from his teammates moving forward, as he accounted for his team's only two runs in the loss to the Giants.
Apr 21 2018Trout went 2-for-3 with a walk and his seventh home run of the season in Friday's 8-1 loss to the Giants.The Angels's offense slumped as a whole against Jeff Samardzija and the rest of the Giants' arms, but Trout was able to salvage his night and belt a homer off of Pierce Johnson in the eighth inning. The superstar's early struggles are in the rear-view mirror, and he now owns a .286/.398/.597 triple-slash with an American League leading seven long balls.
Apr 14 2018Trout went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI Saturday against the Royals.Trout struck out twice Saturday but made sure it wasn't a wasted game as he hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning. It was his sixth home run of the season and fourth in his past seven games.
Apr 11 2018Trout went 2-for-4 with his fourth home run of the season in Tuesday's 11-1 victory over the Rangers.Trout was part of an Angels barrage that chased Rangers' starter, Martin Perez, after just three innings. The 26-year-old has overcome his early struggles with a pair of multi-hit games and a pair of long balls over his past three contests. Tuesday's homer moved Trout into a five-way tie for second place in home runs among all major leaguers. A .235 batting average is the last category left to correct for the five-tool outfielder.
Apr 9 2018Trout went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and a steal in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.Trout broke out of his 1-for-18 slump with an across-the-board stat line that reminded fantasy owners why he is considered one of the game's best. The superstar's early struggles suppressed his batting average (.220), but he has contributed three homers and two steals to keep his value afloat.
Apr 7 2018Trout went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday against the Athletics.The perennial MVP candidate has looked like anything but a superstar so far, as he's now 7-for-38 (.184) on the season. Trout still has a decent 5:8 BB:K to go with two homers in that span, so there's no need to panic yet. It's a long season, so there's plenty of time for the 26-year-old to get on track and get back to his spot as one of the league's top players.
Mar 31 2018Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs, accounting for all the scoring in LA's 2-1 win over Oakland on Friday.Trout went 0-for-6 in the Angels' season-opener but he got right back to his old ways with Friday's homer. He's as safe a fantasy play as there is in the game right now, so look for the numbers to start piling up in short order.
Mar 20 2018Trout hasn't struck out this spring in 41 plate appearances, the Orange County Register reports.Trout seems to add something to his game almost every season, and this year it might be even more contact. The 26-year-old superstar has dropped his strikeout rate in three consecutive seasons, from 26.1 percent in 2014 to 23.2 percent, 20.1 percent and 17.8 percent in the next three years. That drop has been matched by a jump in his walk rate, from 11.8 percent in 2014 to 13.5 percent, 17.0 percent and 18.5 percent in the next three seasons. That dominance of the strike zone is yet one more reason why Trout is considered the consensus number one pick again this season.
Mar 10 2018Trout went 3-for-3 with a home run, a pair of RBI and a pair of runs scored in Saturday's spring training loss to the Giants.Trout entered Saturday's contest mired in a 1-for-14 slump, but he broke out of his dry spell in a big way. Spring training stats for a proven superstar of his caliber shouldn't mean much to fantasy owners, as the production (assuming good health) should be sky-high for the 26-year-old once the games begin to count.
Mar 2 2018Trout went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's spring training loss to the Cubs.Trout has gone hitless in his first four at-bats this spring, but that shouldn't raise any concerns at all. The key for the five-tool superstar is that he is healthy coming into the 2018 campaign after landing on the DL for the first time in his distinguished career last season. Even with his injury-shortened campaign, Trout is still regarded as potentially the best fantasy asset heading into drafts, which is a testament to his generational talent.
Sep 29 2017Trout went 2-for-3 with a walk and two home runs in Friday's win over the Mariners.He took Marco Gonzales yard in the first for his 200th career home run, and followed up with No. 201 in the eighth. A thumb injury cost Trout roughly six weeks and will in turn cost him another AL MVP award, but he's been as good as ever, if not better, when on the field.
Sep 28 2017Trout is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.With the Angels' elimination from the playoffs, manager Mike Scioscia elected to give a bunch of regulars the day off, so Trout will occupy a seat on the bench for the series finale. In his place, Eric Young will patrol center field.
Sep 26 2017Trout went 1-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base in Monday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.Trout reached the 30-homer plateau for the fourth time at the ripe age of 25, becoming the 10th player in major-league history to accomplish the feat. It is even more impressive when you consider the superstar missed six weeks of action this season with a thumb injury. The Angels' playoff hopes appear to be dwindling, but Trout can still make an impact for his owners' teams who are currently in the fantasy playoffs.
Sep 22 2017Trout went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Indians.Trout's bat has uncharacteristically gone cold this month, as he has gone just 15-for-61 (.246) through 18 September starts. In true superstar fashion, he has still provided fantasy value during his hitting slump with two homers, six steals and 14 runs scored.
Sep 18 2017Trout led off and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and a pair of RBI in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers.The slugging outfielder has been filling in for Brandon Phillips (back) atop the Halos' lineup over the past couple of games, but unlike traditional leadoff hitters, he took matters into his own hands and drove himself in with his 29th homer of the season. Trout's six-week absence due to a thumb injury derailed what could have been a career-best season, as his 1.090 OPS leads all major-league hitters.
Sep 10 2017Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Mariners.Trout took Erasmo Ramirez deep to dead center field for his first home run of September. The RBI was also Trout's first of the month -- he hasn't had many opportunities with Brandon Phillips getting off to a slow start with the club.
Sep 6 2017Trout didn't record a hit in five plate appearances Tuesday, but he managed to steal two bases in an extra-inning win over Oakland.Trout has stolen five bases over his last five contests, bringing his season total up to an even 20. The 25-year-old now owns an incredible .326/.463/.655 slash line with 27 home runs through 94 games. It is almost a sure bet that the five-tool superstar would have turned in his second 30-homer, 30-steal season if it weren't for a thumb injury that cost him six weeks of action. That said, we wouldn't be surprised if Trout made a serious run at that plateau with just 23 games left in season; he is just that good.
Sep 3 2017Trout went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a stolen base and a pair of runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.The Angels added two proven veterans in Brandon Phillips and Justin Upton at the waiver trade deadline, and it has resulted in seven runs scored for Trout in just three games this weekend. The five-category stud will always get his when he is on a baseball diamond, but it certainly helps to have more protection surrounding him in the lineup. The 26-year-old superstar is slashing a career best .331/.464/.669 through 89 games this season.
Aug 31 2017Trout went 4-for-4 with a triple, a home run and four runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Athletics.Trout's first two hits went for a triple and a home run, putting him in a favorable position to hit for the cycle. The star center fielder collected two more hits in his final two plate appearances, but he fell a double short of a historic night. Trout showed no ill effects of the neck stiffness that cost him two starts this week, which is great news for fantasy owners and bad news for opposing pitchers.
Aug 30 2017Trout (neck) is starting in center field and batting second Wednesday against the Athletics, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout was dealing with a stiff neck after colliding with the wall over the weekend, but the star center fielder is good to go for Wednesday's after sitting out the first two games of the series. The 26-year-old, who is slashing .318/.452/.646 with 26 homers and 15 stolen bases in 86 games this season, will face Kendall Graveman in his return to the lineup.
Aug 29 2017The Angels are hopeful that Trout (neck stiffness) can return to the lineup Wednesday against the A's, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Trout's neck is still stiff from a play at the wall in Sunday's game, and while the Angels have an off day Thursday, they are in a tight race for the second AL Wild Card spot, so they will look to slot him in Wednesday if his health allows. Cameron Maybin and Ben Revere are starting in center field and left field, respectively.
Aug 29 2017Trout, who was held out of Monday's game due to a stiff neck, is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Trout was originally expected to return to the lineup Tuesday, but his neck is apparently still bothering him enough to warrant a second consecutive day on the bench. With an off day approaching Thursday, the Angels could choose to err on the side of caution and give him Wednesday's series finale off. Consider him day-to-day for now; Cameron Maybin will slide over to center field in his stead, opening up a spot for Ben Revere to start in left field.
Aug 28 2017Trout is out of the lineup Monday for the first time since returning from injury, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout is 0-for-14 in his last five games, and the Angels have taken that as a sign that he needs this day off. Prior to the mini-slump, Trout was hitting at his usual MVP pace, with a .328/.452/.594 line and 10 home runs over just 34 games. Expect him to get back on track swiftly following a refreshing night on the bench.
Aug 19 2017Trout went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo homers Saturday against the Orioles.Trout homered in the first and third innings, giving him 26 on the year, to help the Angels earn a road victory. He's hit three homers over his last two games, and the superstar owns a .339/.464/.700 slash line.
Aug 18 2017Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Friday against the Orioles.Trout hit his 24th blast of the year to extend the Angels lead to three runs in the fifth inning of a road loss. He continues to be the elite performer that fantasy owners expected, and despite his missed time earlier in the year, his numbers are simply jaw-dropping.
Aug 11 2017Trout went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Thursday's win over the Mariners.The star center fielder came up to bat with the bases loaded in the ninth inning of a tie game and answered the bell with a bases-clearing triple to put the Angels in front. Trout is now slashing an other-worldly .348/.467/.708 with 23 home runs -- a mark just six shy of last year's total despite logging 366 less at-bats to this point. He'll face Seattle lefty Marco Gonzales on Friday at Safeco Field.
Aug 7 2017Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored during Monday's loss to Baltimore.Trout is now 29-for-80 at the dish with seven homers, 16 RBI, three stolen bases and 17 runs through 21 games since returning from the disabled list. He's up to a .346/.464/.716 slash line for the campaign, and unfortunately, it looks like Trout's 39-game injury absence might have robbed him of a historic season.
Aug 6 2017Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, two walks and two runs scored Sunday against Oakland.Trout's combination of patience and reputation has him walking at a career-high 17.4 percent rate, and he's close to pulling his K:BB even with 52 walks and 57 strikeouts this year. It's crazy to imagine what his stats would look like if he hadn't missed six weeks with a thumb injury earlier, as the two-time AL MVP has launched 22 homers in just 239 at-bats and boasts a .703 slugging percentage. Just 16 individuals in baseball history have finished a season with a slugging percentage over .700, with the most recent to do it being Barry Bonds in 2004.
Aug 3 2017Trout went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk against the Phillies on Wednesday.Trout's bomb to straightaway center field was his 20th of the season, and it came in just his 63rd game thanks to the thumb injury that cost him a big chunk of 2017. Trout immediately returned to his usual form after returning following the All-Star break, so the missed action is a shame for his fantasy owners -- after all, if he maintained his current level of production for a full 162 games, he'd finish with 51 homers and 120 RBI (which would both be career highs) along with 30 steals and 123 runs. Nonetheless, what's important in most leagues is that he's healthy and raking at a key point in the fantasy season.
Jul 23 2017Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Sunday against the Red Sox.Trout has been absolutely tattooing the ball of late with three home runs in the past five games. The soon-to-be 26-year-old would likely be in serious contention for his third AL MVP if he hadn't missed 38 games due to a thumb injury, slashing .328/.450/.719 in 240 plate appearances.
Jul 19 2017Trout smacked a first-inning home run in Tuesday's loss to Washington, finishing 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI.The perennial All-Star is showing fantasy owners that he is completely over the thumb injury that sidelined him for over a month, homering and nabbing a stolen base in four games since being activated from the disabled list. Trout appears poised for a big second half after his lengthy layoff.
Jul 15 2017Trout went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Rays.After lining a single to center against Jacob Faria, Trout promptly stole second base on a head-first slide in his first start back from a torn thumb ligament. So much for him being hesitant on the basepaths following the six-week absence. He will face right-hander Alex Cobb on Saturday, against whom Trout is 5-for-9 with a pair of homers so far in his career.
Jul 14 2017Trout (thumb) was activated and is back in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.This was fully expected, but Trout's inclusion in the lineup provides final confirmation that the two-time MVP is good to go to begin the second half. Trout hit .337/.461/.742 with 16 homers and 10 steals in 47 games before going down. It remains to be seen whether Trout will be more cautious on the basepaths following the thumb injury, but regardless, he should be active for fantasy owners right away.
Jul 9 2017Trout went 1-for-1 with three walks and a triple in his final rehab game with High-A Inland Empire. He will return to the majors on the Friday following the All-Star break, according to The Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher.The perennial All-Star has now made four rehab appearances without a setback and is ready to make his return to the majors after missing 38 games with a thumb injury. Trout was carrying an impressive .337/.461/.742 triple slash in 47 games prior to his trip to the disabled list.
Jul 8 2017Trout (thumb) started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and two runs scored for High-A Inland Empire on Friday before exiting the game in the fifth inning, Inland Empire broadcaster Steve Wendt reports.The fantasy juggernaut had been 0-for-5 in his first seven plate appearances for the 66ers, so this offered his owners a sigh of relief that he's connecting with authority. His removal seems to be precautionary to keep him fresh during his California League assignment. If all goes smoothly, Trout should return to the Angels sometime during the first weekend of the second half, if not Friday.
Jul 7 2017Trout (thumb) went 0-for-2 for High-A Inland Empire on Thursday and is 0-for-5 over seven plate appearances in his first two rehab games there, Pete Marshall of The Orange County Register reports.The positive is that he's working to prove his thumb will remain healthy enough for him to make it through a major-league game. Trout owners may have a fleeting yet justified concern that the injury may hinder his power following his return to big-league action. It's worth watching whether he can drive the ball normally over the next few weeks. As for his next recovery step, he's expected to sit out Friday's 66ers game but join the lineup Saturday, perhaps playing the outfield for the first time on this assignment as he works toward reuniting with the Angels sometime after the All-Star break.
Jul 7 2017Trout (thumb) is expected to play with High-A Inland Empire through Monday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Trout could wind up spending even more time with the High-A team, but he plan dictates that he spends the next few days rehabbing with the club. The 25-year-old could get his first crack at playing the outfield during Saturday's contest, as the team will want to see him roaming the field before advancing him onward in his rehab.
Jul 7 2017Trout went 0-for-2 for High-A Inland Empire on Thursday and is 0-for-5 over seven plate appearances in his first two rehab games there, Pete Marshall of The Orange County Register reports.The positive is that he's working to prove his thumb will remain healthy enough for him to make it through a major-league game. Trout owners may have a fleeting yet justified concern that the injury may hinder his power following his return to big-league action. It's worth watching whether he can drive the ball normally over the next few weeks. As for his next recovery step, he's expected to sit out Friday's 66ers game but join the lineup Saturday, perhaps playing the outfield for the first time on this assignment as he works toward reuniting with the Angels sometime after the All-Star break.
Jul 5 2017Trout (thumb) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Inland Empire on Wednesday, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout will officially progress to the next step of his rehab by getting live action with Inland Empire on Wednesday, marking the first time Trout has played in a game since late May. He is set to spend a few games shaking off the rust, and should be ready to return to the Angels by the end of the All-Star break, barring any setbacks.
Jul 4 2017Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced Tuesday that Trout (thumb) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Inland Empire on Wednesday or Thursday, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout is set to tackle the final milestone in his five-plus week rehab program after undergoing thumb surgery in late May. If all goes well during his minor-league assignment, he'll rejoin the Angels' outfield immediately following the All-Star break on July 14. The team has already announced that he will not be competing in this year's All-Star game.
Jul 3 2017The Angels announced Trout (thumb) won't play in the All-Star Game.While Trout has been progressing slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ligament in his thumb, the Angels appear to have quashed rumors that he might be back before the All-Star break. The 25-year-old slugger is expected to begin a minor-league rehab stint in the near future, and the team expects that assignment to last into the break.
Jul 2 2017Trout (thumb) could begin his rehab stint with High-A Inland Empire a day or two earlier than expected, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. He will have a full workout with Inland Empire on Tuesday, and if that goes well, he will begin playing in rehab games shortly thereafter.He will not travel with the Angels to Minnesota, and will instead have a private workout Monday and then join the Angels' High-A affiliate in the California League. It sounds like he could be playing in rehab games as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. It is unclear how many rehab games he will need, but there is a slight chance he could return before the All-Star break if everything goes perfectly.
Jun 30 2017Trout (thumb) was able to take batting practice on the field prior to Friday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.This is yet another positive sign in Trout's recovery process, as the 25-year-old was able to take live batting practice for the first time since landing on the disabled list at the end of May. He could head out on a rehab assignment in the near future, at which point a more exact timetable for his return should become available. A return before the All-Star break is still possible, though he's starting to cut it close.
Jun 29 2017Trout (thumb) hit in the cage Thursday and is set to take batting practice on the field Friday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.This is a very encouraging sign as Trout had what Fletcher described as an "aggressive" BP session Thursday after being limited to hitting off a tee since resuming baseball activities. Friday's session should shed some light on how close Trout is to returning as facing live pitching two days in a row will be a major test for his thumb. Time is starting to run out for a pre-All-Star game return for Trout, but if his thumb holds up to the increased activity, he could be back for the Angels' upcoming series against the Twins or the Rangers.
Jun 28 2017Trout (thumb) still hasn't progressed to facing live BP, Elliot Teaford of the Southern California News Group reports.Trout remains limited to hitting off a tee for the time being. Once he is able to progress to taking live batting practice, he'll need to participate in four to six sessions of it without any setbacks before eventually heading out on a rehab assignment. He's still hoping to return before the All-Star break, though a clearer timetable should become available as he inches closer to a rehab assignment.
Jun 24 2017Trout (thumb) has been hitting off a tee for the past two days, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.It's another positive step in his rehabilitation program and a further indication he could begin a rehab assignment within the coming weeks. Trout is recovering from a torn UCL in his left thumb -- which normally requires 6-8 weeks of healing -- and said he's aiming to return just prior to the All-Star break, though a timetable should become clear in the near future.
Jun 17 2017Trout (thumb) is set to resume swinging during the Angels' upcoming road trip this week, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.This is an encouraging development for Trout as he works his way back from thumb surgery. He'll travel with the team for their trip to the east coast which will consist of series in New York and Boston. The expectation is that he'll begin taking swings early in the week, and how his thumb responds to the increased activity should provide a glimpse into how realistic a pre-All-Star break return could be.
Jun 13 2017Trout (thumb) believes that he may be able to return prior to the All-Star Game on July 11, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.When Trout underwent surgery on May 31 to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb, he was given a 6-to-8 week recovery timeline. If the superstar center fielder is indeed able to return prior to the All-Star break, that would put him one day short of a six-week timeline. It's unclear if he'll truly be able to return at that point, but it'd be foolish to bet against Mike Trout.
Jun 3 2017Trout will wear a stabilizer on his surgically-repaired thumb once he returns from the DL, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout, who is scheduled to have his cast removed Sunday, will only need to wear the attachment when he is on the base paths -- a wise precaution considering the superstar outfielder suffered his initial sprain when he jammed it on a stolen base attempt. The 25-year-old has made a name for himself as an aggressive baserunner and swiped 30 bags last season, so don't expect too much of a decline once he gets back to full strength.
May 31 2017Trout underwent successful surgery to repair his dorsal capsule as well as the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Trout is expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks while recovering from the injury. Cameron Maybin (side) is expected to see the bulk of playing time in center field while Trout is sidelined. If this timeline holds, Trout could return sometime between All-Star break and early-August.
May 29 2017Trout (thumb) is not in Monday's lineup against the Braves, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.While he still awaits MRI results on his thumb, Trout will watch Monday's series opener from the sidelines. His timetable for return should become clearer once the results of his MRI are known.
May 29 2017Trout will undergo surgery Wednesday on the torn UCL in his left thumb and will miss 6-8 weeks.Trout was placed on the 10-day disabled list with the thumb injury on Monday. There was still some slight hope that he would be able to avoid surgery and miss just a couple of weeks, but the outfielder and club have elected to take the safe route and undergo the procedure. The 6-8 week timeline suggested would place Trout's return around the All-Star break at the earliest, and perhaps around early August at the latest.
May 29 2017Trout has a torn ligament in his left thumb and may require surgery, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports Monday.The injury will send Trout to the disabled list for the first time in his career. The Angels called up Eric Young Jr. to start in the outfield Monday night, the first sign that Trout's injury was going to be major enough to keep him out for a significant period of time. Trout would likely require five to eight weeks to recover from surgery. He will miss at least a couple weeks regardless. Expect a decision on the surgery to be made within the next couple of days.
May 28 2017Trout sprained his left thumb Sunday against the Marlins and should be considered day-to-day.X-rays on Trout's thumb came back negative, which is good news, but the results of an MRI will indicate how severe of a sprain he's dealing with. As such, the star center fielder's timetable for returning to action remains unclear until the team releases the MRI results. Look for a status update on Trout prior to the start of Monday night's series opener against the Braves.
May 28 2017Trout left Sunday's game due to an apparent hand or thumb injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Any potential absence for Trout would be devastating for fantasy owners counting on his MVP-caliber production, but stay tuned for more information before hitting the panic button just yet. He appeared to have jammed the hand/finger during a stolen base attempt, and although he didn't exit immediately, he was pulled shortly afterwards. In the meantime, Ben Revere will enter the game in his place. Trout had been 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout prior to exiting.
May 23 2017Trout went 1-for-3 with his 15th home run of the season in Tuesday's win over the Rays.Tuesday's homer placed the Angels' slugger in a tie with Aaron Judge for the league lead in long balls with 15 on the year. In addition to the tremendous power, Trout has been filling the stat sheet for his fantasy owners with 33 runs, 35 RBI and nine steals while batting .342 through 42 games. It can be tough to digest the thought of the consensus top pick in fantasy this year exceeding his lofty expectations, but the 25-year-old appears to be doing just that with no signs of slowing down.
May 19 2017Trout went 2-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Mets.The perennial MVP candidate continues to pick apart opposing pitchers, especially since his return from a minor hamstring injury. He now has a blistering .348/.458/.741 slash line on the season, and is showing no signs of slowing up.
May 18 2017Trout's only hit in four at-bats was a three-run home run in Wednesday's 12-8 win over the White Sox.After failing to record his fifth consecutive long ball Tuesday, the five-tool outfielder got back into the home run column in the sixth inning of Wednesday's contest. Trout has been on a tear since returning from a minor hamstring ailment, collecting five dingers and three steals in just seven games.
May 15 2017Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.It was Trout's fourth straight game with a home run after he snapped his 17-game hitting streak at the end of last week. The superstar also became the first Angel to homer in four straight games since Mark Trumbo in May 2012. The two-time MVP looks completely fine after missing time with a hamstring ailment last week. He's now up to 12 home runs, 26 runs scored, 27 RBI and seven steals on the season.
May 14 2017Trout went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers.Trout's 438-foot shot to left center in the seventh off Shane Green knotted the score at 2-2 at the time and was his second homer in as many games since returning from a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old now has three round-trippers overall in just six May games and has hit safely in 19 of his last 20 contests.
May 13 2017Trout made his first start in center since returning from his hamstring injury, going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a win over the Tigers.Fantasy owners are grateful to have their top player back in the lineup, and it didn't take long for him to make an impact in the box score. Now that Trout's hamstring passed its final test by playing the field Friday, he will look to continue building on his impressive .336/.424/.681 slash line moving forward.
May 12 2017Despite going 0-for-4 in his return to the lineup Thursday, Trout insisted that he is "100 percent" when asked about his lingering hamstring injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.The two-time American League MVP missed five games with a tight hamstring, so fantasy owners were likely happy to see his return, even if it came with an 0-for-4 performance. Trout was the team's DH Thursday, but he should return to his usual spot in center sometime this weekend as the Angels prefer to use their DH spot for the aging Albert Pujols. The 25-year-old was slashing .355/.446/.700 prior to aggravating his hamstring, and barring a setback, he should resume his league-wide tour of punishing opposing pitchers in no time.
May 11 2017Trout (hamstring) is batting third as the designated hitter Thursday against the Tigers.While he isn't quite ready to return to the field, Trout is back in the starting lineup after missing the last five games with a tight hamstring. If all goes well Thursday, he should be able to take the field before the weekend series against Detroit is over, though the Angels likely won't rush that. Trout will look to pick up where he left off before his hamstring acted up, as the two-time MVP is in the midst of a 17-game hitting streak and owns a gaudy triple slash of .355/.446/.700 through 30 games.
May 10 2017Manager Mike Scioscia said the Angels are hoping Trout (hamstring) can play Thursday against the Tigers, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.He did agility drills to test his hamstring on the field prior to Wednesday's game, which will mark the fifth contest in a row that he has missed due to the ailment. Ben Revere is starting in left field while Cameron Maybin slides over to center field in Trout's absence.
May 10 2017Trout (hamstring) is out of Wednesday's lineup against the A's.On Tuesday it was reported that a DL stint was unlikely for Trout, but he will nonetheless miss his fifth game in a row. Cameron Maybin slides over to center field with Ben Revere manning left field. Trout should be considered day-to-day for now.
May 9 2017Trout (hamstring) is not in the lineup against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Trout was originally expected to return by Tuesday, but it appears his tight hamstring is still acting up as the two-time MVP will take a seat for the fourth straight game. Cameron Maybin will again fill in for Trout in center field while Ben Revere gets the nod in left field.
May 9 2017Trout (hamstring) will take batting practice Tuesday and attempt to do some running Wednesday, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports. A trip to the disabled list remains unlikely.With Trout's unavailability Tuesday, the All-Star center fielder has now missed four consecutive games. Despite the fact that he's now missed extended time, it still does not appear that Trout will require a trip to the disabled list. He'll remain listed as day-to-day for the time being.
May 8 2017Trout (hamstring) is not in the lineup Monday against the Athletics.Although a recent MRI conducted came back clean, the Angels will hold Trout out for his third straight game as it appears he isn't fully over a bout of hamstring tightness. Even though Trout remains sidelined, the Angels expect the two-time MVP to be back in action for Tuesday's contest against the A's. In the meantime, Cameron Maybin will take over in center field for Monday's game while Ben Revere slides to left field.
May 8 2017Trout (hamstring) expects to return to the Angels lineup no later than Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Trout sat out two games of the weekend with a tight left hamstring, but after an MRI conducted Sunday night came back clean, the two-time MVP doesn't anticipate missing much more action. While Trout is still unsure if he'll be ready to play in the series opener Monday, the Angels could still clear him for pinch-hitting duties if manager Mike Scioscia is uncomfortable deploying him in center field.
May 7 2017Trout (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, MLB.com's Maria Guardado reports.Trout was a late scratch Saturday due to issues with hamstring tightness that also hampered him during the week. He won't be quite ready for a Sunday return, and fantasy owners may want to check back for news prior to Monday's series opener in Oakland. In the meantime, Cameron Maybin will once again shift over to center field while Ben Revere draws the start in left.
May 7 2017Trout (hamstring) expects to return to the lineup Monday in Oakland, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Trout is sitting his second straight game Sunday due to hamstring tightness, but from the sound of it, the move is mostly precautionary. Fantasy owners should have little-to-no qualms about deploying the perennial MVP candidate in their lineups in the upcoming week.
May 6 2017Trout was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Astros, Julia Morales of ROOT Sports reports.Trout had been nursing a hamstring injury the past couple days, and although he was initially tabbed to start in center field Saturday, there are reports that he aggravated the ailment during warmups. More information on the injury should become apparent once he's examined further by team doctors. No new lineup has been released, but Cameron Maybin will slide over to center field to fill the void while Ben Revere mans left field.
May 5 2017Trout (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.A bout of hamstring tightness resulted in Trout's first absence of the season Thursday, but it seems the decision to hold him out was largely precautionary. Trout will return to center field and three-hole against lefty Dallas Keuchel as he looks to extend his career-long hitting streak to 17 games.
May 4 2017Trout, who is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, is dealing with hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.Trout was absent from the lineup Thursday for the first time all season, and the report of apparent hamstring tightness explains why. It's currently unclear how detrimental the hamstring tightness is or if he'll be forced to miss additional time. The star center fielder will be considered day-to-day for the time being. We should get a better idea of his injury status when the Angels release their lineup prior to Friday's contest against the Astros.
May 4 2017Trout is not in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Mariners.Trout will get a much deserved day off as he heads to the bench for the first time all season. Cameron Maybin has shifted over to center field while Ben Revere is in left field. Trout is doing his thing once again, slashing .358/.452/.717 with eight homers, 21 runs, 20 RBI and five stolen bases through 29 games this season.
May 4 2017Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Mariners.Fresh off of being named American League Player of the Month, the two-time MVP went deep for the eighth time this season, bringing his on-base plus slugging percentage up to 1.169 in 29 games. Not only has Trout been hitting the ball with authority, but he has been making consistent contact as well, stretching his current hit streak to 16 games Wednesday.
Apr 29 2017Trout reached base four times Friday, going 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 6-3 win over the Rangers.The two-time American League MVP has taken his game to the next level this season, providing a combination of power and speed that not many can rival. His .710 slugging percentage ranks sixth among all major-league hitters, but Trout is the only one of the bunch that has at least five steals. In fact, no one with a slugging percentage over .548 has five or more stolen bases this season.
Apr 25 2017Trout went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored during Monday's win over Toronto.With 12 runs, five home runs, 14 RBI, four stolen bases and a .346/.416/.679 slash line, Trout is kick-starting another dominant fantasy campaign. He's reached base in 20 of 21 games this season and has registered nine multi-hit showings. At 25, Trout's just entering his prime, too.
Apr 18 2017Trout went 2-for-3 with a walk and his third stolen base of the season in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Astros.The 25-year-old hadn't attempted a steal prior to Apr. 13, likely due to the fact that the majority of his hits up until that point had been of the extra-base variety. Now that his power has calmed down over the past five games (all six hits being singles), the five-tool outfielder has picked up his activity on the basepaths. With three home runs and three steals through 14 games, Trout is on pace for a 30-homer and 30-steal season, a mark he missed by one home run last year.
Apr 14 2017Trout went 2-for-2 with a walk and his first stolen base of the season in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Rangers.With a .333/.405/.750 slash line through 10 games, Trout has delivered on his potential as the best offensive player in fantasy baseball. The only aspect of the five-tool star's repertoire that has been missing is speed, and the other shoe finally dropped in that department Thursday. We all know what kind of hitter the two-time American League MVP is by now, but his stolen base totals have fluctuated between 11 and 49 during his five seasons as a full-time starter. Prior to Thursday's game, eight of the slugger's 10 hits went for extra bases, which could be the reason why he hasn't attempted any steals. If opposing teams begin pitching around Trout, we could see a spike in his stolen base attempts.
Apr 13 2017Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rangers.Fantasy baseball's consensus top pick has been as advertised early on, slashing .294/.359/.735 through nine games. Trout's on-base percentage is the lowest it has been since he has become an everyday player in 2012, but the slugger has offset that with a career-high .735 slugging percentage, hinting at a more aggressive approach at the plate this season. It is still early, so those percentages may return to the mean as he gets more games under his belt, but fantasy owners won't complain if Trout takes less walks and lets it rip more often.
Apr 9 2017Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over Seattle.The two-time American League MVP has gotten off to a strong start this season, slashing .318/.360/.773 in 25 plate appearances. The batting average is where one would expect it to be, but the .773 slugging percentage shows us that Trout is hitting the ball with authority early on. The five-tool player hasn't attempted a steal yet this season, but he should start racking those up soon enough.
Apr 6 2017Trout went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a double in Wednesday's 5-0 victory over the A's.The perennial All-Star did also strike out twice but continued his hot start to the season with another pair of hits, including an RBI single that plated Yunel Escobar in the fifth. Factoring in Wednesday's production, Trout already has four extra-base hits (two doubles, one triple, one home run) and has racked up four RBI over the first three games of the season.
Apr 3 2017Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in a 4-2 loss to the A's on Monday night.The two-time American League MVP didn't disappoint in the season opener. Trout, in his seventh season in the big leagues, is primed to post big-time numbers yet again in 2017. He was likely the first overall pick in most fantasy drafts, and for good reason. Along with 29 home runs last year, Trout returned to the 30-steal mark for the first time since 2013. His fantasy owners are hoping he continues to run in 2017.
Mar 9 2017Trout went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Reds.Despite it being early in the spring campaign, Trout already seems locked in at the plate. The reigning AL MVP is slashing .308/.500/.538 in 17 plate appearances. The power hasn't arrived yet, but he should be showcasing that aspect of his game soon, considering he smashed 15 homers over his last three spring training campaigns. Fantasy owners will only be concerning themselves with Trout's health, as he has nothing to prove at the plate after establishing himself as an elite fantasy option over the past five seasons.
Feb 19 2017Trout said that he would like to get back to 40 steals this season, the Orange County Register reports.Trout saw his steals decrease exponentially after accruing 49 in his breakout campaign in 2012. They got as low as 11 in 2015 before bouncing back with 30 steals last season. The two-time AL MVP is looking to continue that trend in 2016 with 40 being the goal he set for himself this spring training. We all know Trout has the athleticism to pull it off, but stolen bases are largely dictated by a team's coaches and also are affected by where a player bats in the order. If he were to attain his goal, he would have the potential to be the fifth member of the elite 40-40 club (he hit 41 homers in 2015). It's a stretch to project he will attain that milestone, but the fact that it is even plausible is what makes Trout easily one of the top fantasy options heading into the regular season.
Nov 17 2016Trout was named the American League MVP on Thursday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.There was some speculation that Trout might narrowly miss out on yet another MVP award, but in the end, the AL's best player received his proper recognition. Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve came in second and third in the voting, respectively. Trout hit .315/.441/.550 with 29 homers, 100 RBI, 123 runs scored and 30 steals, and figures to be the consensus top pick in drafts next spring.
Nov 17 2016Trout was named the American League MVP by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.There was some speculation that Trout might narrowly miss out on yet another MVP award, but in the end, the AL's best player received his proper recognition. Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve came in second and third in the voting, respectively. Trout hit .315/.441/.550 with 29 homers, 100 RBI, 123 runs scored and 30 steals, and figures to be the consensus top pick in drafts next spring.
Oct 3 2016Trout went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Astros.In addition to finishing the regular season with a .315/.441/.550 slash line, Trout rounded off his counting stats nicely by picking up his 100th RBI and 30th stolen base Sunday, to go along with 29 home runs and 123 runs scored. The perennial MVP candidate will once again be a strong consideration for the top pick in fantasy drafts in 2017.
Sep 30 2016Trout (shoulder) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Eric Kay of the Angels reports.Trout injured his shoulder in the Angels' last game Wednesday and was removed early. His setback will not prevent him from playing in Friday's game, but he will be used as the designated hitter to prevent him from having to throw. He will hit second in the Angels' batting order against Astros starter Brad Peacock.
Sep 29 2016Trout (shoulder) is expected to play Friday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.He was lifted for a pinch runner after being hit on the shoulder by a pitch in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game. Fortunately, X-rays were negative and Trout is expected to return without missing a start, but his status for Friday won't be confirmed until the Angels' lineup is released a few hours prior to first pitch.
Sep 27 2016Trout hit a solo homer and walked twice in a 2-for-2 game Monday against the A's.Trout has a ridiculous 21:19 BB:K in 23 games this season as he has continued to demolish American League pitching even as his Angels limp to the finish line. He owns a .312/.465/.545 line with four home runs and six stolen bases to close the season, neatly in line with his .318/.441/.560 marks for the full season. Trout's team may be eliminated, but he still deserves consideration for MVP honors with his performance.
Sep 25 2016Trout went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and three runs in a 10-4 victory over the Astros on Saturday.After a hot August, Trout has hit .294 and posted a .943 OPS in September, but he is 3-for-6 in the series versus Houston. Trout has also been very patient lately, walking eight times in the last five games. He is slashing .318/.440/.557 with 28 home runs, 97 RBI and 120 runs in 528 at-bats this season.
Sep 22 2016Trout went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a win over the Rangers on Wednesday.The Angels would need every bit of the four-run lead Trout's 28th home run provided them, as the Rangers cut the deficit to one before being turned away in the ninth inning by Andrew Bailey. Trout, who currently sports a .318/.437/.559 batting line with 28 home runs and 26 stolen bases, has once again worked his way into the AL MVP discussion.
Sep 17 2016Trout went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and his 26th stolen base of the season Saturday versus Toronto.Trout recorded his second straight multi-hit game, boosting his career-best on base percentage to .434. The 25-year-old has been given license to run more this year, as he has reached his highest total number of swipes since the 2013 season, although his power has regressed slightly as well. Regardless, Trout is a multi-category fantasy star and continues to produce despite a lackluster cast of characters around him.
Sep 7 2016Trout is out of the lineup Wednesday against the A's, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.The Angels will deploy their junior varsity lineup Wednesday, with Albert Pujols also getting the day off. Trout has now received off days in back-to-back weeks with the Angels well out of the playoff picture. Nick Buss, Shane Robinson and Rafael Ortega will patrol the outfield Wednesday.
Sep 3 2016Trout finished 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a pair of walks in Friday's game versus the Mariners.Trout was playing for the first time since being involved in a car crash that injured two people on Wednesday, but he showed no signs of a carry-over effect, as he homered in his first at-bat to give his club the lead. He came up as the tying man in the ninth inning and sent a fly ball to deep center, but Safeco Field was just large enough to hold him to a long flyout. Trout's efforts might be underappreciated due to the Angels' poor record, but he is having another terrific season and is now up to 26 home runs, 87 RBI and 103 runs to go along with a career-high 1.005 OPS.
Sep 2 2016Trout is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, Angels VP of Comm. Tim Mead reports.Trout was involved in a car accident Wednesday night, but he was not injured in the collision, and it appears he does not have any lingering effects from the crash. Trout will man center field Friday like he usually does, and will hit third in the Angels' batting order.
Sep 1 2016Trout was involved in a four-vehicle car crash Wednesday night in Santa Ana, Calif. but came away uninjured, Scott Schwebke of the Orange County Register reports. "I have spoken with Mike [on Wednesday evening] and he feels fine," Angels GM Billy Eppler said. "He is at home with his roommate and is planning on traveling with the club to Seattle [Thursday afternoon]. We will update as more information becomes available."The accident occurred at 8:50 p.m. local time, a few hours after the completion of the Angels' 3-0 win over the Reds. Though Trout's vehicle sustained damage, he was able to escape unharmed, though two people involved in the accident did sustain injuries. Incidentally, Trout received Wednesday's game off for rest, but since he's been cleared to travel with the Angels, it doesn't look as though he'll miss any further time.
Aug 31 2016Trout is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.Trout has continued to dominate at the plate, as he hit .349/.486/.651 for the month of August. However, he'll have a rare night off as Rafael Ortega heads to center field. The Angels don't play Thursday, so Trout should return to his normal spot Friday when they head to Seattle to face the Mariners.
Aug 30 2016Trout went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run homer, a walk, and two runs scored Monday against the Reds.Trout showed why he's arguably the best player in baseball by demonstrating his elite combination of patience and power. He has now hit at least 25 homers in each of the last five seasons, and a third straight 30-homer campaign is well in reach with 31 games to play. Trout's .316/.434/.556 line is right in line with expectations.
Aug 25 2016Trout went 3-for-4 with four RBI and scored a run in Thursday's win over Toronto.Trout extended his hitting streak to four game with his second straight three-hit performance. After seeing his average dip slightly during the middle of the month, the All-Star outfield has gotten back on track over the past week. Trout has gone 10-for-22 over the last six games to boost his average back up .316, its highest mark since Aug. 7.
Aug 24 2016Trout went 3-for-5 with a walk, double, a solo home run, and a pair of runs scored in the Angels' 8-2 win over the Blue Jays.The home run was Trout's 24th of the season, coming in the top of the first to set the tone for the Angels, who scored five runs over the first two innings. While Trout's success has come often this season, hitting .312 and stealing 21 bases in addition to the 20+ home runs, the Angels have struggled as a team, going 53-73. Despite their struggles, Trout has still managed to score 92 runs, fourth most in the MLB this season. Even on a bad team, Trout remains arguably the most consistent fantasy performer in the MLB.
Aug 16 2016Trout hit a solo home run and walked twice in a 1-for-2 game Monday against the Mariners.Trout is up to 23 home runs, but still remains well off the pace he set last year when he mashed 41 in 159 games. However, Trout's plate discipline this year has been better than ever. He now has 80 walks against 99 strikeouts, and his 16.0 percent walk rate is a career high, powering his amazing .426 OBP.
Aug 15 2016Trout is in Monday's lineup against the Mariners, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.As expected, Trout is starting in center field and batting third after having the day off Sunday. He'll face off against Felix Hernandez as Los Angeles begins their series against a Seattle team that's won eight of their last 10 games.
Aug 14 2016Trout is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians.With Saturday's game ending around 12:30 a.m. local time, Angels manager Mike Scioscia will just be giving Trout a rest due to the quick turnaround Sunday afternoon. Since returning from an illness last week that kept him out of the lineup for one game, Trout has gone just 6-for-27 (.222 average) at the dish, but three of those hits have been homers. Nick Buss will cover center field Sunday while Trout rests.
Aug 11 2016Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo shot and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Indians.Trout was able to knock one out against Corey Kluber in the first inning, but that mattered little in a game in which the Indians put up 14 runs. The former AL MVP is having yet another phenomenal season, despite hitting under .300 in August.
Aug 7 2016Trout went 2-for-4 with a homer, a triple and four RBI in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday.Trout launched a three-run shot in the first inning for the second consecutive game Saturday, but was once again unable to carry the Angels to victory. Trout is pushing hard to once again by in the AL MVP conversation, having logged a .319/.431/.560 batting line with 21 homers and 74 RBI.
Aug 6 2016Trout went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer against the Mariners on Friday.The Angels looked poised to jump all over Felix Hernandez after Trout's quick strike in the first inning, but the former Cy Young Award winner closed shop thereafter, allowing just one hit over the next 26 batters. Trout is on his way to another fantastic finish, having tallied a .316/.428/.547 batting line with 20 long balls in 109 games.
Aug 5 2016Trout (illness) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.An illness kept the Angels' star center fielder out of the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the A's, but one day off was enough for Trout to feel better and draw back into the order. He'll reclaim his usual spot as the starting center fielder and as the No. 3 hitter in the Angels lineup. He'll be facing Seattle ace Felix Hernandez, against whom Trout has a career .375/.405/.694 slash line with five home runs across 72 at-bats.
Aug 4 2016Trout (illness) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the A's.Trout will take a day off as he's been batting a head cold for the past couple of days, after he said that he was "struggling with it yesterday." The 24-year-old rarely misses games and will be out of the lineup for the first time since July 5. In his place, the Angels will start Shane Robinson in center.
Aug 3 2016Trout went 3-for-5 with one RBI and scored twice in Wednesday's game against the A's.Trout has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, raising his average five points over that span. On the other hand, all but one of those hits have been singles. Trout is without a homer in his last 14 games, which has dropped the outfielder's slugging percentage down 25 points during that stretch. He might be able to rectify that situation when he faces A's starter Jesse Hahn on Thursday. In seven career plate appearances against Hahn, Trout is 2-for-4 with three walks and a home run.
Jul 19 2016Trout homered, scored twice and knocked in three runs in a win Monday against the Rangers.Trout busted out of a mini-slump, as he was just 3-for-17 (but with two walks and two doubles) in his past five games. At .319/.424/.567, Trout is playing at an MVP level, but unfortunately his teammates are likely to keep him out of award consideration, much like they did in 2012, 2013 and 2015.
Jul 17 2016Trout went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs Sunday against the White Sox.Trout was one of three Angels to post multiple hits in an 8-1 home victory. He's only collected 11 hits in 41 at-bats this month, and he's slashing .316/.421/.557 on the year.
Jul 9 2016Trout went 2-for-3 with an RBI, walk and three runs in Friday's 9-5 victory over the Orioles.The All-Star slugger was on base early and often Friday, and added a sacrifice fly for his RBI on the night. The effort was Trout's third multi-hit outing over eight July games, and he's already slashing .333/.500/.542 over 24 at-bats in the new month.
Jul 6 2016Trout went 1-for-4 with a homer, a steal, a walk, two runs and two RBI Wednesday at the Rays.Trout's 18th homer of the year came in the fifth inning to give the Angels a 7-0 lead in a game they'd win easily. This was the first time he's left the yard in his last eight games, and he's now slashing .323/.425/.574 on the season.
Jul 5 2016Trout is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay.Trout's consecutive starts streak comes to an end at 145 on Tuesday as he'll draw a much-needed day off against the Rays. Shane Robinson will take Trout's spot in center field and bat ninth in the order against Jake Odorizzi. Trout figures to return to the lineup Wednesday following his day off.
Jun 27 2016Trout hit his 17th homer and doubled twice in a 3-for-4 game Monday against the Astros.Trout is on fire, with at least two hits in each of his past five games and six of his past seven. He has also homered in three straight games and is on pace to record his third straight season of 35 or more home runs. His batting line is up to .319/.415/.572 as he continues to make a push for his second MVP award despite the incompetence of his supporting cast.
Jun 26 2016Trout went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer and three runs Sunday against the Athletics.Trout's 16th blast of the year started the Angels on a comeback from a four-run deficit in a game they'd pull out in the ninth inning. He now has collected multiple hits in each of his last four games and is slashing .313/.411/.552.
Jun 26 2016Trout went 3-for-5 with a homer in a loss to the A's on Saturday.Trout has been on a bit of a hot streak lately, tallying seven hits and scoring three runs in his last three games. June is still likely to be his least productive month of the season so far, but he has stolen four bases and notched a .381 OBP over 84 at-bats.
Jun 19 2016Trout went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer and three RBI in a win over the A's on Saturday.Trout has been in a bit of a power drought in June, as the drive marked just his second homer in 56 at-bats this month. While the production has cooled, Trout is still having a fantastic season overall, notching a .302/.409/.540 batting line with 14 homers and nine steals over 68 games.
Jun 13 2016Trout (wrist) is in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Twins, Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register reports.Trout suffered a thumb injury in Sunday's tilt with the Indians. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, and he was diagnosed with a right thumb contusion. The Angels will avoid putting him in the field Monday, as Trout is in the lineup at DH. He is also batting third in the order. Expect the Angels to be cautious with their star center fielder if he experiences any form of setback.
Jun 12 2016Trout left Sunday's game in the top of the eighth inning with a possible wrist injury, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout was hit on the wrist by a fastball from Tommy Hunter and left the game shortly afterwards. The severity of Trout's wrist injury is currently unknown, but it's likely that more updates on his status will be come out soon.
Jun 12 2016Trout's X-rays were negative, and he was diagnosed with a right thumb contusion after Sunday's game with the Indians, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout left Sunday's game in the top of the eighth shortly after he was hit by a fastball on his hand. He is day-to-day going forward, but manager Mike Scioscia seems optimistic that Trout is fine and should be able to play on Monday.
Jun 4 2016Trout was 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, a run scored, and an RBI in the Angels dismantling of the Pirates on Friday night.On base four times (he was lifted late with the game decided) Trout continues his punishment of opposing pitchers and is now hitting .318 with 41 RBI on the season. If the Pirates were looking for a positive takeaway, at least they kept him in the yard.
May 29 2016Trout went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run, three walks and a strikeout Sunday against the Astros. He also stole his sixth base of the campaign.Trout continues to be catalyst in the Angels' lineup, and he got on base four more times to boost his OBP to a healthy .414 this year. He's hit safely in nine of the past 10 games, and he has stolen three bases to go along with a .306/.435/.556 and five extra-base hits line over that span.
May 27 2016Trout went 1-for-2 with a double, three RBI, a run and two walks Friday against the Astros.The 24-year-old outfielder had another complete effort for the Angels, filling out the stat-sheet and creating havoc both at the plate and on the bases. Trout has gone .333 with two home runs and eight RBI over his past 10 games, and he's hit safely in eight of his past nine contests.
May 23 2016Trout is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.Trout left Sunday's game as a precautionary measure after rolling his ankle, but he is back in the lineup and it appears to have been nothing serious. The 24-year-old is hitting .321 with 10 home runs, 31 RBI, and 31 runs through 44 games.
May 22 2016Trout rolled his ankle in the third inning against the Orioles and was removed from the game later as a precautionary measure, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Shane Robinson replaced Trout in the eighth inning. He went 2-for-3 and also drew one walk before leaving.
May 22 2016Trout rolled his ankle in the third inning against the Orioles, and was removed from the game as a precautionary measure, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout's removal still makes him day-to-day, but this update is a good sign that he'll be back sooner than later. Trout went two for three despite missing most of the game, and also drew one walk.
May 4 2016Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two RBI in the Angels' win over Milwaukee on Wednesday.With seven hits in the series against the Brewers, Trout raised his season average from .286 to .317 over the course of three-game Interleague set. The long ball Wednesday was his second in three games, and the seventh in 28 games this season.
May 2 2016Trout recorded four hits, including his sixth home run, a stolen base and three RBI in Monday's loss to the BrewersSo much for Trout's slow start. With this performance, Trout has his batting line up to .313/.396/.563, just shades off his 2015 marks (.299/.402/.590) and comparable to his 2014 numbers (.287/.377/.561). His .313 batting average is his best since he hit .323 in 2013. It will be tough for Trout to maintain such a mark with his 23.4 percent strikeout rate, but if anybody hits the ball hard enough to do so, it's Trout.
Apr 27 2016Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Royals.He's settled into a nice little homer rhythm of late, with long balls staggered in every other game over the last seven accounting for four of his five on the year. Trout's also got an eight-game hitting streak going, pulling his numbers back up to typical levels after a slow opening to 2016. Expect yet another big-time campaign from the superstar center fielder.
Apr 25 2016Trout homered, his fourth, in Monday's win over the Royals.Trout now has three home runs in the past five games. It took a while for Trout's power to show up, but he has increased his slugging percentage from .370 on April 20 to .529 after Monday's action. Trout now has a .934 OPS and is looking like his usual self through 20 games.
Apr 23 2016Trout went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's win over the Mariners.Trout entered the game with an excellent track record versus Felix Hernandez, and he kept up that trend by putting his team ahead for good with a sixth-inning blast to center. Trout is clearly heating up at the plate, with a .615 average, four extra-base hits and four RBI over his last four games, and he appears to be taking the next step after a relatively slow start.
Apr 21 2016Trout went 2-for-2 with a homer and two walks Thursday in a 3-2 win over the White Sox.With this following a 3-for-4 performance Wednesday, Trout's now been on base in seven of his last eight plate appearances. That's great for his fantasy owners to see, and they can also hang their hats on the fact that Trout's career OPS in April (.868 entering Thursday's action) is his lowest mark of any month. No need to worry about his slow start to the season.
Apr 13 2016Trout went 3-for-5 with a double and scored three runs in Wednesday's win over the Athletics.After a slow start to the season, the 24-year-old rebounded with a nice series against the A's. In the three-game sweep of their division rivals, Trout went 4-for-12 with a double, home run, walk, two RBI, four runs and a stolen base. He'll look to keep things rolling in a weekend series against the Twins at Target Field, a place the outfielder smashed three home runs and logged an .867 slugging percentage in 15 at-bats last season.
Apr 11 2016Trout went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk Monday in Oakland.Trout's home run was his first of the season, as the 2014 AL MVP had been off to a slow start. He's starting to turn that around, with all four of his RBI coming in the last two games after the 24-year-old failed to accrue any in his first five appearances.
Apr 2 2016Trout (illness) is back in the lineup for Saturday's Freeway Series finale against the Dodgers, batting third, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.After being held out of the lineup for two straight days due to a stomach virus, Trout will draw back into the lineup for a tuneup game against the Dodgers. He'll take back his usual spot in the order and he'll play center field as well. The 2014 AL MVP had another tremendous spring, slashing .388/.466/.735 with four home runs, 15 RBI, and only five strikeouts against eight walks.
Apr 1 2016Trout (illness) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.For the second day in a row, Trout will not be in center field for the Angels as he battles a stomach virus. Rafael Ortega will take over in center field with Trout sidelined Friday, and it's unclear if the MVP-caliber outfielder will be able to get back into game action before the Angels open their season Monday against the Cubs. Still, there's no indication that Trout's stomach virus will put his status for Opening Day in jeopardy.
Mar 31 2016Trout (illness) will not play in Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register reports.The superstar center fielder is reportedly dealing with flu-like symptoms and will miss at least Thursday's matchup with the Dodgers. Fortunately, there is no indication at this point that Trout's bout with the flu will put his status for Opening Day in jeopardy. Craig Gentry will take over in center field Thursday and Trout figures to rejoin the lineup in the coming days.
Feb 24 2016Trout would 'definitely' like to try to steal more bases this season, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.If there has been one area of disappointment in Trout's otherwise fantastic fantasy profile, it has been the stolen base totals, which fell to a career-low 11 last year. Not that one needs any added motivation to draft Trout, but the fact that he will be consciously trying to get back to the form that saw him take 49 bags in 2012 could edge him in front of Bryce Harper as the first selection overall.
Feb 18 2016Trout will bat third for the Angels, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Trout batted second 82 times and third 77 times in 2015, but Manager Mike Scioscia said that he doesn't see lineups with him hitting second, especially if Albert Pujols misses time with injuries. Yunel Escobar and Kole Calhoun could form a solid combination at the top for Anaheim, allowing Trout to see plenty of RBI opportunities throughout the season.
Sep 30 2015Trout had a perfect day at the plate Wednesday against Oakland, going 3-for-3 with his 41st homer, two walks and a stolen base.After an awful August, he delivered an OPS over 1.000 in September -- the fourth month out of six this year in which he achieved that mark. We all know how good Trout is with the bat, so this seems like an opportune moment to mention how good he is with the glove -- over 152 games patrolling center for the Angels this year, he's made exactly zero errors.
Sep 26 2015Trout went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a win over Seattle on Friday.Trout had a bad August, but has rebounded nicely in September. Over his last 12 games, Trout is batting .356 with six homers and 12 RBI across 45 at-bats. The MVP seemed to be decided earlier in the month, but Trout is making one final push to challenge Josh Donaldson for the award.
Sep 23 2015Trout went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in a win over the Astros on Tuesday.Trout's homer was the first in a back-to-back set against opposing starter Lance McCullers, helping the Angels jump out to a 3-0 lead. Trout became just the second player in Angels' history to reach the 40-home run plateau with the blast, and could be on his way to his second consecutive MVP award, as he has tallied a .293/.396/.584 slash line with 87 RBI in 149 games.
Sep 19 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with his 39th homer in a 5-2 victory over the Twins.Trout now has three round-trippers over his last 11 at-bats, and has at least one RBI in each of the first three games of the key four-game set against the Twins. The superstar center fielder's gopher ball added to the career-high figure in that category that he established in 2015, and his current .660 slugging percentage also represents a career-best.
Sep 17 2015Trout delivered a massive game Thursday in Minnesota, going 2-for-3 with a grand slam, a solo homer, three walks and three runs scored.With 38 long balls on the year now, Trout's set a new career high, and he bounced back impressively after getting struck out three times in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. The star center fielder's counting stats haven't quite lived up to expectations, though -- he's fifth in the American League with 93 runs, but his 83 RBI are outside the league's top 10 and his speed contributions have continued shrinking. Of course, it's hard to complain about a guy who's going to hit 40 homers while contributing strong batting average and OBP.
Sep 16 2015Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Mariners on Tuesday.Trout seems to have awoken from his August slumber at just the right time for fantasy owners, as he now has three homers in just 43 at-bats this month. The 24-year-old will likely break his season-best home run mark for the second consecutive year, as he is on pace to get to 41 before the end of the season.
Aug 13 2015Trout dealt with cramps in his calves Thursday but was able to remain in the game, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Team trainers came out to look at Trout after he tagged up in the ninth inning, but he was able to remain in the game. Trout chalked up his cramps to dehydration and should be available for Friday's game. A wrist injury hindered Trout in late July, and he had gotten off to a cold start in August (.159/.275/.250 going into Thursday), but he went 1-for-3 with a double and two walks in the Angels' series opener against the Royals. To dispel any concerns about his wrist, Trout's double came off the bat at 114.1 mph, his third-hardest hit of the season according to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez.
Aug 7 2015Trout went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored in an 8-4 win over the Orioles on Friday.It was Trout's birthday today and he has now homered in three our of four of his major league birthdays. That's obviously not important for fantasy purposes, but it just shows you that this is Trout's party and we're just simply invited to watch. While the steals have been lacking this season, he provides elite production in every other category.
Jul 31 2015Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and three RBI in a 5-3 loss to the Dodgers on Friday.Trout is just amazing and he proved that yet again, hitting a two-RBI triple on Zack Greinke and a solo home run off Kenley Jansen. Those are no average arms and it appears he's over the wrist injury that was hampering him earlier in the week.
Jul 30 2015Trout went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's loss to the Astros.The two-day absence caused by Trout's wrist injury cooled him off, as he went hitless for just the second time in eight games. Trout felt some soreness in his wrist and believes he will "for a couple of days," but he was informed he can not hurt the wrist any further, so it should not be long before he is back at 100 percent.
Jul 30 2015Trout (wrist) is back in the lineup Thursday, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Trout was held out of the team's last two games after suffering a strained wrist Sunday. The issue was never considered serious, but Trout was experiencing discomfort when swinging a bat. Given the green light by the Angels' medical staff, Trout will be back in center field Thursday, and he'll bat third in the order.
Jul 29 2015Trout (wrist) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times reports.Trout will sit out for the second straight game after suffering a minor strain in his wrist during Sunday's game. An MRI on the wrist came back clean, so Trout does not expect to miss extended time, and it looks as though the Angels are simply being extra cautious. Trout will not swing a bat Wednesday, but the team said he will be available as a pinch runner or defensive replacement. David DeJesus will start in center field in Trout's place.
Jul 28 2015Trout (wrist) said he's hoping to play Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register reports.Trout underwent an MRI on his sore wrist Tuesday, and the results came back clean. However, he experienced pain in the wrist while attempting to swing a bat Tuesday afternoon, so at this point a return Wednesday seems rather unlikely, given that the Angels will likely exercise caution with their superstar.
Jul 28 2015Laffey's contract was purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Tuesday's game against the Cubs, MLB.com reports.With the Rockies not expecting to receive a lengthy outing from spot starter Yohan Flande on Tuesday, Laffey was brought aboard to help out in long relief. Once the bullpen is no longer feeling the effects of overuse, Laffey figures to head back to the rotation at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he's recorded a 4.78 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 58.1 innings.
Jul 28 2015Trout (wrist) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports. Manager Mike Scioscia said that he's "hopeful" that Trout is just day-to-day and noted that the wrist injury is in better condition than it was Monday.Trout is already out of Tuesday's lineup due to wrist soreness stemming from Sunday's diving catch, and now he is scheduled to undergo an MRI. The MRI is likely a precautionary measure given that Trout and Scioscia are optimistic that he's just day-to-day, but owners will want to monitor this situation closely should Trout's injury cause him to miss more time.
Jul 28 2015Trout (wrist) is out of the lineup Tuesday against Houston.Despite having the day off Monday, Trout's wrist injury from Sunday will hold him out of the lineup for the Angels' series opener against the Astros. Trout and manager Mike Scioscia contended Sunday that Trout's injury wasn't serious, but owners will have to monitor the situation ahead of Wednesday's game.
Jul 26 2015Trout hurt his left wrist during Sunday's game against the Rangers, but both he and Angels manager Mike Scioscia suggested the issue isn't serious, MLB.com's David Adler reports.Trout seemingly jammed his wrist while trying to make a catch in the fourth inning, but it didn't stop him from going 4-for-4 with two home runs, three runs, five RBI and a walk. He did most of that damage, including a grand slam, after the injury occurred. With the Angels off Monday, both Trout and manager Mike Scioscia were optimistic that the injury wouldn't cost the outfielder a game.
Jul 25 2015Trout went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in the Angels' loss to Texas on Friday night.After being held out of the lineup with heel soreness Tuesday, Trout has started three straight games for the Halos while going 3-for-11 during that span. With 29 homers in 95 games, Trout is well on his way to setting a new career-high in the category after he swatted 36 long balls in 2014.
Jul 22 2015Trout (heel) is back in the lineup Wednesday, batting third as the Angels' DH.Heel soreness caused Trout to miss his first game of the season Tuesday, but he'll be back in the lineup Wednesday to face Mike Pelfrey and the Twins. To reduce some wear-and-tear on his sore heel, the Angels will save Trout from center field duties Wednesday and instead use Dan Robertson in the field. Trout is 1-for-4 lifetime against Pelfrey.
Jul 21 2015Trout (heel) said he expects to play Wednesday, Pedro Moura of the Orange County Register reports.A bout of left heel soreness will keep Trout out of the lineup Tuesday, marking his first day out of the lineup this season, but both Trout and the team seem convinced it's not a serious issue. The 23-year-old said he's not sure what caused the ailment -- he couldn't recall banging it during Monday's doubleheader -- but he said he's already feeling better thanks to treatment.
Jul 21 2015Trout is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.It's the first day out of the lineup all season for Trout, who played both games of Monday's doubleheader, one in the field and one as the designated hitter. There has nothing to suggest his absence is injury related. With Albert Pujols also getting the day off, Kole Calhoun and David Freese will serve as the No. 3 and No. 4 hitters, respectively.
Jul 21 2015Trout is out of the lineup Tuesday due to left heel soreness, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.The heel issue is not believed to be serious, but it will result in Trout's first day out of the lineup all season. Dan Robertson will take over in center field for Trout, with Albert Pujols now batting third against right-hander Kyle Gibson.
Jul 18 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with a walk-off homer against the Red Sox on Friday.Trout wasted no time ending the action Friday, as he took the first offering from closer Koji Uehara in the bottom of the ninth deep to center field for his 27th home run of the season. Trout has now hit safely in eight straight games, with six long balls over that span.
Jul 7 2015Trout went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs and three RBI in Tuesday's game against the Rockies.He also donned an elbow guard in his final three at-bats after getting hit on the left elbow in the top of the first. Trout said this was the third time in the last two weeks that he has been hit on the elbow as pitchers try to come inside on him. The guard may be a permanent fixture for Trout going forward, as he homered in his first at-bat after donning it.
Jun 27 2015Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 3-1 loss to Seattle.The Angels didn't muster much in the way of offense against Taijuan Walker and the Mariners, as Trout was responsible for a third of the team's hits and all the scoring on the evening. He's been everything fantasy owners could ask for hitting-wise, but it appears that hitting in the three-hole has put a major damper on Trout's running game, as he's attempted only one steal in 13 games as the No. 3 hitter.
Jun 13 2015Trout went 3-for-3 with a homer, a walk, and two runs scored in a win over the A's on Friday.Trout now has six homers in just 39 at-bats this month, after hitting seven in 114 at-bats in May. Trout seems to be getting less attention in the Media these days due to the breakout season of Nationals' outfielder Bryce Harper, but he is looking like an early AL MVP candidate once again, having tallied a .301 batting average with 18 homers, eight stolen bases and a .975 OPS in 61 games.
Jun 12 2015Trout went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two RBI in a win over the Rays on Thursday.Trout is now on-pace for 46 home runs after hitting a career-high 36 long balls last season. He will take a five-game hitting streak and a .571 slugging percentage into the contest against the A's on Friday.
Jun 7 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday.The home-run binge continues for Trout, who now has five homers in his last eight games. It's a bit surprising that the the 23-year-old hasn't had a multi-hit game since May 27, but that is likely of little concern to owners as long as the power keeps flowing.Trout has notched 16 home runs and a .561 slugging percentage in 57 games.
Jun 7 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Saturday.Trout has now hit four home runs in his past seven games, and is on pace to set a career-best mark with 43. He is the owner of a .284/.375/.553 in 208 at-bats in 2015.
Jun 2 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a win over the Rays on Monday.Trout is currently riding a six-game hitting streak, and has hit two home runs with five RBI over that span. He owns a .933 OPS in 52 games this season.
May 31 2015Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored Saturday against Detroit.He hit one of the Angels' five bombs off Tigers starter Shane Greene. He struggled through the first half of May, seeing his average fall from .329 at the end of April to a low point of .280 on May 19, but his 1-for-4 performance that day sparked a new hot streak -- he's hit safely 11 times in 12 games, pulling his average up to .296.
May 28 2015Trout went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.Trout's numbers have been somewhat down this month (.272, 11 RBI) after batting .329 to begin the year in April. He's still hitting .297 with 11 homers for the season, but he hasn't hit one out since May 20 in Toronto.
May 20 2015Trout went 2-for-3 with a homer, two walks and three runs scored Wednesday against Toronto.He's been lagging a little, so it's nice to see Trout get back on the horse with a bust-out game, getting on base four times. Trout has cut his strikeout rate significantly from last year, but is still suffering from a .313 BABIP -- high for a normal hitter, but low by Trout's standards, as his career BABIP is .357. That in mind, it wouldn't be surprising in the least to see him push his average back over .300 before long, all while providing plenty of homers and steals.
May 9 2015Trout had another monster game Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two runs scored in the 6-5 loss to the Astros.Trout went deep off lefty Dallas Keuchel in the fifth, who sports the best ERA in baseball. Trout just continues to produce and is living up to his number one draft stock.
May 8 2015Trout went 0-for-3 in the 2-0 win over the Astros, but picked up his 7th steal of the season.Trout has been living up to his number one status this season sporting a .290 AVG to go along with eight home runs, 24 runs, and 18 RBI's. Even on a night where he doesn't hit well, he can still steal a bag and provide production for fantasy owners. Trout faces off against lefty Dallas Keuchel in Saturday's game.
May 8 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Astros on Thursday.Trout has now homered in back-to-back games, giving him four in his last nine contests. Any concern about strikeouts has been pushed aside during this tremendous show of power from Trout, who looks to be positioning himself to challenge for the AL MVP once again in 2015.
May 6 2015Trout clubbed his seventh home run of the season Wednesday and finished the game 1-for-4 with two RBI.Trout bounced back from an 0-for-4 outing Tuesday to hit his second home run of May on Wednesday. He'll face Houston's Collin McHugh on Thursday, against whom he is 8-for-26 with two home runs.
May 3 2015Trout went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run, his sixth blast of the season.He's now slashing .333/.441/.619 on the season, numbers which would be considered impossible to sustain for a mere mortal, but are at least within the realm of possibility for Trout.
May 1 2015Trout went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in a win over the A's on ThursdayTrout seems to have an eye on the running game in 2015, as his sixth steal of the season puts him well on pace to pass the 16 bags he swiped in 2014. He has tallied a 1.039 OPS in his first 22 games.
Apr 30 2015Trout went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in a win over the A's on Thursday.It was his first multi-hit game since April 17. While the strikeout rate is still high (22.5 percent), Trout is still producing like a reigning MVP, having tallied a 1.002 OPS with five home runs in 21 games.
Apr 27 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and two walks in a win over the Rangers on Sunday.Trout has cooled off a bit after his blazing hot start, but has hits in his last three games, and still sports a .318/.432/.545 batting line with four homers and five stolen bases this season.
Apr 18 2015Trout went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in a win over the Astros on Friday.To the surprise of no one, Trout has opened the 2015 season on fire, as he has had at least one hit in every game since Opening Day, and has five multi-hit outings over that span. He is the owner of a 1.250 OPS over his first 10 games, while cutting his strikeout rate to 16.7% over that span.
Apr 15 2015Trout with 3-for-4 with a walk, his second steal of the year and two runs Wednesday against the Rangers.All he's done so far is open the season with a nine-game hitting streak, in which he's batting .438/.500/.594. The only thing Trout's been missing in the early going is power numbers -- he has just one homer (which came on Opening Day) and three RBI.
Apr 6 2015Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in a loss to the Mariners on Monday.Trout homered to open the scoring in the first inning before whiffing in his next three at-bats. The 23-year-old picked up where he left off in 2014, as he tallied a career high in both punchouts (184) and homers (36) in 157 games. Trout said in the offseason that he will be more aggressive in order to cut down on the whiffs, but It will be interesting to see if he tries to adjust as the season progresses.
Mar 17 2015Trout went 2-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI in the Cactus League matchup against the Rockies on Tuesday.Not that you needed any added motivation to draft him, but Trout has been phenomenal this spring, tallying three homers and 10 RBI in just nine games. Trout swung at the first pitch for both his homers Tuesday, which he told Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register is part of an overall strategy to reduce his strikeouts and be more aggressive at the plate. If Trout can keep the power we saw in 2014 while cutting down on his league-leading strikeout total, he could be in-line for a huge season in 2015.
Feb 25 2015Trout is aiming to cut down on strikeouts and increase stolen bases in 2015, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout cited "chasing the high pitch" as the main cause for his increase in strikeouts last season (from 136 in 2013 to 184 in 2014). His stolen bases also saw a sharp decline, mostly because he didn't make many attempts, trying just 18 times in 2014 versus 40 times in 2013. If he can increase his stolen base totals back to around the 30 mark this season, it would only further cement him as one of, if not the top fantasy option.
Nov 13 2014Trout was the named the 2014 American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Trout won the award by a unanimous vote, becoming the youngest player ever to do so and the first since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1997. There are many out there who think he should have won it the past two years, but the 23-year-old Trout finally swayed the Baseball Writers Association of America by slashing .287/.377/.561 with a career-high 36 homers, 111 RBI, 115 runs scored and 16 stolen bases in 157 games in 2014.
Oct 6 2014Trout went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Royals on Sunday.Trout launched a ball over the center field fence in the top of the first inning Sunday, but the lead was short lived, as C.J. Wilson gave up three runs in the bottom of the frame, which ultimately led to a victory for the Royals. Trout did not exactly turn heads in the first playoff series of his career, as the home run was his only hit in 12 at-bats, but his 36 homers 111 RBI and 115 runs scored during the regular season should put him in a favorable position to win his first MVP award in 2014.
Sep 27 2014Trout went 1-for-4 with a home run in a loss to the Mariners on Friday.Trout will have two more games to build his counting stats for the MVP voters. Heading into Saturday's contest, he sports a .945 OPS with 36 home runs, 111 RBI and 115 runs scored.
Sep 26 2014Trout (illness) is in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.He left Wednesday's game in the fifth inning with a stomach bug, but he's healthy enough to take the field Friday with nothing but pride on the line. Consider him healthy moving forward.
Sep 24 2014Trout left Wednesday's game in the fifth inning due to a stomach illness, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Trout was removed for a pinch hitter with the Angels holding a 3-0 lead, but at the time a reason wasn't provided. It's now known that he's feeling a bit under the weather, which likely shouldn't keep him out of action for more than a day or two. With a team day off scheduled for Thursday, look for Trout to return to action Friday against the Mariners.
Sep 24 2014Trout was removed from the lineup in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against Oakland.Grant Green came in to pinch-hit for Trout. Early on in a close game, the Angels led 3-0 at the time, it's unclear why Trout was taken out. There could be an injury concern, but we should know more following the completion of the game.
Sep 21 2014Trout went 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, two RBI, a walk and three runs scored in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.Trout seems to be ready for postseason play, as he has tallied a 1.049 OPS with four homers in 65 at-bats this month. With the Angels headed to the playoffs, Trout appears to be the favorite to win the AL MVP in 2014, after finishing second to Miguel Cabrera the last two seasons.
Sep 18 2014Trout is out of the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.Manager Mike Scioscia will reward his regulars with a day off Thursday, after the team clinched the AL West title Wednesday night. Tony Campana will replace Trout in center, as Gordon Beckham slots into the two-hole in the order to face right-hander Felix Hernandez.
Sep 14 2014Trout went 3-for-3 with three runs, two home runs, and two RBI on Saturday in a win over the Astros.Trout homered in his first two at-bats for his third career multihomer game. It was the 33rd and 34th home run of the season for Trout, who has hit 23 of his homers this season to either tie the game or give the Angels the lead. Trout is batting .290 for the season, with 107 runs, 34 home runs, 107 RBI and 14 stolen bases.
Sep 13 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Astros on Friday.Trout tallied his second triple in his last four games Friday. The 23-year-old has begun to turn it on in the month of September, having recorded multi-hit games in four of his last six contests.
Sep 7 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk in a win over the Twins on Sunday.Trout has been scuffling in September, as he came into the contest with just three hits in 21 at-bats, but he was able to join the onslaught Sunday, as the Halos put up crooked numbers in four separate innings in the contest. Trout now has 32 home runs and 102 RBI, both of which are career highs for the 23-year-old.
Aug 31 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a home run in the Angels' 8-1 win over the Athletics on Sunday.It's Trout's third multi-hit game in his last six. However, his August batting average sits at .246. The three RBIs are the most he's had in a game since July 13.
Aug 28 2014Trout went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and two walks in a win over the Marlins on Wednesday.Trout hit his 30th homer with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to knock Henderson Alvarez from the contest Wednesday, and tie his career high in long balls, which was set in 2012. The 23-year-old is really turning it on to close out the month of August, having tallied nine hits (including three homers) in his last six games.
Aug 27 2014Trout went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Marlins on Tuesday.Trout's strikeout rate has continued to soar in 2014, as he has now fanned 10 times in his last seven games. While the lack of contact has likely led to a lower batting average than we are accustomed to seeing (.289), he is showing no shortage of power, having tallied a .558 slugging percentage in 498 at-bats this season.
Aug 24 2014Trout went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in a win over the A's on Sunday.Trout seems to be coming on strong to end the month of August, as he is 5-for-17 with two home runs in his last four games.
Aug 23 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run in a loss to the A's on Friday.Trout's solo shot in the first inning was his first home run since Aug. 10. The 23-year-old has pumped the breaks this month, tallying a .761 OPS in 81 at-bats, but still owns a .289/.375/.559 batting line this season.
Aug 18 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in a win over the Red Sox on Monday.Trout entered Monday's game having recorded just two hits in his last 22 at-bats, but had a solid showing Monday, doubling home Kole Calhoun with a deep drive in his second at-bat of the contest. It's likely that most owners weren't concerned about Trout's recent struggles, but it may be off-putting to be reminded that he is in fact human.
Aug 10 2014Trout went 3-for-8 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in a 19-inning win over the Red Sox on Saturday.Trout hit the game-tying home run to send the contest to extras in the eighth, and extended the contest again in the bottom of the 14th with an RBI ground out after Boston took the lead in the top of the frame. Trout snapped an 0-for-10 streak with his performance Saturday, and now owns a .963 OPS with 26 home runs this season.
Aug 10 2014Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.Trout's solo shot in the eighth Sunday was the only run the Angels would muster off starter Ruby De La Rosa, who allowed just five hits in his eight frames of work. The 23-year-old has now homered in back-to-back games, giving him 27 this season.
Aug 4 2014Trout went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in a win over the Rays on Sunday.Trout played Yahtzee with the stat sheet Sunday, which included notching his second stolen base in as many nights after going more than a month without swiping a bag. The 22-year-old had a tame month of July by his standards, but looks to be on his way back to playing like a superstar in August, as he 5-for-12 with a home run and a double in three games.
Aug 1 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a win over the Rays on Friday.Trout's two-run homer opened up a lead in the top of the first the Angels would not relinquish the entire contest. The 22-year-old has tallied back-to-back two hit games after finishing July by going 5-for-30 in the last eight games of the month.
Jul 23 2014Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.Trout's homer finally got the Angels on the board in the bottom of the eighth, but there was not enough time left to erase the 4-2 deficit. The 22-year-old has picked up right where he left off following the All-Star break, as he is 7-for-24 with three doubles and two homers in the first five games of the second half.
Jul 20 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run and scored the game-winning run in the Angels' 6-5, walk-off win over the Mariners on Sunday.Trout reached base three times and scored each time. He has three home runs and 10 RBI while batting .381 in his nine-game winnings streak. After an early July slump, Trout's batting average has risen to .313 on the season.
Jul 14 2014Trout had a big game Sunday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, four RBI and a run scored in a win over the Rangers.Trout will enter the All-Star break riding a six-game hitting streak, going 10-for-26 with two home runs, three doubles and nine RBI over that span.
Jul 11 2014Trout had a huge night Thursday, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and three runs scored in a 15-6 win over the Rangers.Trout picked up his first four-hit game of the season Thursday, as he was one of the major cogs in the 15-run attack. The 22-year-old is on pace for 37 homers, 121 RBI and 112 runs scored in 2014.
Jul 11 2014Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Rangers on Friday.Trout has now homered in back-to-back contests, tallying five RBI over that span. His 1.007 OPS is currently the top mark in the American League among qualifiers hitters.
Jul 4 2014Trout went 1-for-4 with a walk-off home run against the Astros on Friday.Trout has seemingly done it all this season, and we still have more than a week to go before the All-Star break. After launching a pitch from Tony Sipp over the left-center field wall to lead off the bottom of the ninth Friday, Trout has tallied 20 homers to go along with a 1.022 OPS in 81 games this season.
Jul 2 2014Trout went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run en route to a win over the White Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader Tuesday.Trout continues to display power, as he is on pace for 38 home runs after hitting his 19th dinger in Game 1 of the twinbill Tuesday. Astoundingly, the 22-year-old seems to be ticketed to once again have the best year of his career, as he has tallied a 1.027 OPS in 78 games this season.
Jun 27 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Royals on Friday.Halos' fans ultimately went home disappointed Friday, but Trout gave them something to remember in the first inning, as the 489-foot home run he hit was not only the longest ball hit this season, but also the longest Trout has ever hit in the major leagues. The 22-year-old continues to find new ways to impress this season, as he now has tallied a 1.019 OPS in 74 games.
Jun 24 2014Trout went 1-for-2 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.Trout's homer in the bottom of the second inning put the Angels back in front after Minnesota roughed up C.J. Wilson for five runs in the top of the frame. The 22-year-old is having yet another MVP-type season thus far in 2014, as he now has an OPS of 1.003 and is on pace for 121 RBI this season.
Jun 17 2014Trout had a huge game Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Indians.We have run out of superlatives to describe what Trout is doing of late. The 22-year-old is now 10-for-19 with four home runs and nine RBI over his last four games, and is also carrying a 12-game hitting streak.
Jun 15 2014Trout had a monster night Saturday, going 3-for-6 with a home run, a double, a stolen base, four RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Braves.Trout did his share of damage Sunday, including delivering the death blow by lining a double with the bases loaded to put the Angels up 9-6 in the top of the 13th. Trout has been regaining his mythic status of late, as he now owns an OPS of .959, and is on pace for 31 homers and 118 RBI this season.
Jun 15 2014Trout went 3-for-5 with a home run in a loss to the Braves on Sunday.Trout's dominance seems as though it's back to being an everyday occurrence. The 22-year-old made a mockery of Braves pitching this weekend, going 6-for-11 with two home runs and five RBI in his last two games.
Jun 7 2014Trout went 1-for-3 with a grand slam to help defeat the White Sox 6-5 on Saturday.In what may have been the most improbable come-from-behind win this season, The Angels emerged to hang a six-spot on Chris Sale in the bottom of the eighth to ultimately send Halos' fans home happy. Trout was right in the thick of things, as he blasted a changeup 410 feet from home plate to tie the game at five before Erick Aybar drove in the go-ahead run with a single. Trout is putting together another amazing season in 2014, as he now has a .941 OPS with 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 57 games.
Jun 6 2014Trout is back in center field for Friday's game against the White Sox, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.This is a sign that he's fully over his back issues, after being in the lineup at DH Thursday. He can be deployed with confidence going forward.
Jun 5 2014Trout (back), who is Thursday's lineup as the designated hitter, expects to return to outfield duties, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.After missing Wednesday's game following a recurrence of the mid-back discomfort, Trout indicated he was feeling much better in advance of Thursday's game. Assuming Trout's able to make it out of the contest with no pain, he'll likely be back manning center field as usual.
Jun 5 2014Trout (back) is in the Angels' lineup Thursday in Houston, manning DH and batting second.Both X-rays and an MRI were returned negative on Trout's back, which is enduring mid/left-back inflammation at the moment. Thursday's outing will mark his first start since May 30, a span of four games, but since he was given the all-clear, owners should get him back in the lineup, if the format allows it.
Jun 5 2014Trout went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple an RBI and a run scored in a loss against the Astros on Thursday.Trout, who had not started a game since May 30 due to an ailing back, seemed to be feeling just fine Thursday. The 22-year-old was the designated hitter in the contest, but should return to his duties in center field shortly.
Jun 4 2014Trout (back) is not in the lineup Wednesday, but he was also not placed on the DL following the results of his X-rays, so he should still be considered day-to-day, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.Trout left Tuesday's game in the second inning with mid-back discomfort, and also missed two games over the weekend with the same ailment. It's not clear when he'll return to action, but the lack of a DL move suggests the injury isn't too serious.
Jun 4 2014Trout's MRI on his back came back clean Wednesday, and he is day-to-day with mid/left back inflammation, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports. "I'm going to come in (Thursday) hoping to play," Trout said. "It's one of those things I know if I feel it at all I won't play. If I feel it a little bit I should be smart about it."The game's best player is out of the lineup Wednesday, but he will avoid a DL stint, which is excellent news for his owners. Check on his status each day going forward until he gets over the ailment. Josh Hamilton is starting in center field in his absence.
Jun 3 2014Trout left Tuesday's game in the bottom of the second inning, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.He missed the previous two games with tightness in his back, and after having stem cell therapy on his back during the team's day off Monday, he was thought to be over his ailment. We'll offer updates on his situation when they become available, but it certainly doesn't seem like he's over his back issues.
Jun 3 2014Trout left Tuesday's game with mid-back discomfort, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.This is the same injury that kept him out Saturday and Sunday, and although he said before Tuesday's game that he felt well enough to play, something changed in the early going, as he exited midway through the second inning. Consider him day-to-day for now.
Jun 3 2014Trout (back) will return to the Angels' lineup Tuesday in Houston, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.A stiff upper back held Trout to the pine Saturday and Sunday, but Monday's off day has seemingly done the trick in achieving active status once again. He'll resume play in center field, while attempting to extend an 11-game hitting streak from the two-hole.
Jun 3 2014Trout (back) said he's "not too concerned" about the discomfort that forced him to exit Tuesday's game in the middle of the second inning, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.After the game he met with the team doctor and it appeared to just be general soreness, but X-rays are scheduled for Wednesday. He missed Saturday and Sunday with back discomfort too, and for now he's just considered day-to-day.
Jun 1 2014Trout (back) expects to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, the Orange County Register reports.Out of the lineup Sunday for the second straight game while dealing with upper-back stiffness, Trout stated after the loss to the Athletics that he was ready to pinch hit late in the game if called upon. It appears the Angels are just being cautious with their young star, and Trout will have an additional day of rest during the team's off day Monday. While he's not a lock to be back in the lineup Tuesday, it would be surprising at this point if that was not the case.
Jun 1 2014Trout (back) is not in the lineup for a second straight day, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout was hopeful to be in Sunday's lineup, but will get another day to rest as a precaution. The Angels have a day off Monday, so Trout could end up with three straight days of rest to help clear up the back stiffness that's been bothering him. He'll look to return for the upcoming series against the Astros.
May 31 2014Trout (back) is hopeful that he will be able to play in Sunday's contest against the A's, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout said that his sore back was not a result of anything he did in Friday's game, but just something he felt when he woke up in the morning. The 22-year-old added that the back feels better after receiving treatment, so he will likely not miss much more time, even if he ends up sitting out Sunday.
May 31 2014Trout is out of the lineup Saturday night at Oakland due to upper back stiffness, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Trout's quest to extend his hitting streak to 12 games will have to wait, as Collin Cowgill will move over to CF while Kole Calhoun will draw back into the lineup after sitting out Friday to fill the vacancy. No further information has surfaced indicating that this is anything serious for the Halos' five-tool stud outfielder, but owners will want to monitor his progress very closely nonetheless. Also, Grant Green will slot into the two-hole in the batting order for the time being.
May 30 2014Trout went 2-for-5 with a home run in a loss to the A's on Friday.Trout and Howie Kendrick led the charge to get back into the contest after Garrett Richards gave up five runs in two-thirds of an inning, but it was to no avail. From a personal perspective, Trout continues to ride high, as he now has an 11-game hitting streak, tallying 10 RBI over that span.
May 29 2014Trout went 3-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Mariners.It seems safe to say that Trout has broken his slump, as the 22-year-old is now riding a 10-game hitting streak, and has four mulit-hit games over that span. It's nice to see Trout hitting again, but owners likely weren't all that worried about the cold snap.
May 24 2014Trout went 2-for-6 with a home run in a loss to the Royals on Saturday.Trout has been heating up after what seemed like an eternal slump for the 22-year-old, as he has now homered in back-to-back games, and has two hits in each of his last three contests.
May 23 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Royals on Friday.It was a welcome sight for Trout owners, as the 22-year-old launched his ninth home run of the season, and also hit a hard ground ball through the middle in his first game since being sidelined with tightness in his legs. Trout has been mired in a slump for a few weeks, but is showing some real signs of coming around lately, as he is now 6-for-15 in his last three games.
May 23 2014Trout (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday, playing center field and batting second.No surprises here, as the Angels had an off day Thursday, and he was held out of the lineup Wednesday with the intention of giving him two days off so he'd be ready for the weekend series against the Royals. Make sure he is in your lineups going forward.
May 21 2014Trout (hamstring) said he feels better Wednesday than he did Tuesday, and expects to be back in the lineup for Friday's game, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.Trout is out of the lineup Wednesday, and with the Angels having an off day Thursday, he will be well-rested for Friday's affair. He said his hamstring had been bugging him since the series against Toronto two weeks ago, so hopefully the time off will allow him get back to producing at the absurd levels his owners have become accustomed to.
May 21 2014Trout (leg) is out of the lineup for the first time this year Wednesday, Angels communications director Eric Kay reports.He left Tuesday's game in the bottom of the fifth inning due to tightness in his leg/hamstring, and it seems that the Angels will play it safe and give him another day out of the lineup with Kole Calhoun making his return from the DL and Collin Cowgill sliding over to center field. Trout should be considered day-to-day, and it's certainly possible he could be used as a pinch hitter if needed Wednesday.
May 20 2014Trout was removed from the game Tuesday in the bottom of the fifth inning, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Trout was replaced by Grant Green at first base after hitting a high chopper in the fifth inning. There has been no word of any injury regarding Trout, and it didn't look like there was anything wrong with him as he left the field, but it's worth noting that the 22-year-old was the designated hitter Tuesday, as manager Mike Scioscia wanted to "give him a day off his feet." Of course, the Angels were leading 8-1 at the time of Trout's departure, which may indicate that he was simply receiving a few innings to rest. Whatever the case, we should have more information soon.
May 20 2014Updating a previous report, Trout was removed from a game against the Astros in the bottom of the fifth inning as a precaution, as he has been dealing with tightness in his legs, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Trout was the designated hitter in the contest Tuesday, and now we know why. It sounds like the 22-year-old, who was removed from the contest after legging out a high chopper for an infield single, is not dealing with a significant ailment, but the situation is definitely worth monitoring over the next few days.
May 15 2014Trout went 1-for-4 with a walk-off three-run homer to beat the Rays on Thursday.With the Angels trailing 5-2 to begin the ninth, and closer Grant Balfour on the mound, Thursday's contest looked to be all but in the books. Balfour was shaky on this night, however, as he allowed the first three base runners to reach, plating a run for the Halos and prompting his removal from the contest. New reliever Brad Boxberger fared no better, as Trout hit the third pitch he saw over the left field fence for the first walk-off home run of his career. Trout has been fighting through a slump during the past few weeks, but this may be just the thing to get the 22-year-old rolling again. He now has eight home runs and 27 RBI this season.
May 9 2014Trout went 1-for-5 with a home run in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday.Despite crushing a ball over the center field wall to lead off the third inning, it would be fair to say that Trout's struggles continued Friday, as he is hitting just .142 in his last 28 at-bats. That being said, the 22-year-old is on-pace for 33 home runs and 100 RBI this season, so it may not be time to hit the alarm just yet.
May 7 2014Trout went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.Trout snapped an 0-for-14 skid with his triple in the eighth inning Tuesday. It doesn't sound quite right to say that owners should be worried about Trout, as he has a .924 OPS with six home runs this season, but the 22-year-old entered Tuesday's game with a tremendously high strikeout rate (27.5%), which seems like it would be counterproductive to even his success.
Apr 30 2014Trout went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI double, a walk and a run scored in a victory over the Indians on Wednesday.Trout also struck out twice in the contest, bringing his projected total to a remarkable 204 this season. While that might be a problem for mere mortals, the 22-year-old just keeps rolling on, as he is sporting a batting line of 321/.400/.594 in 2014. Owners may once again be wondering if Trout will be able to sustain his monstrous BABIP, which currently stands at .412 but at this point, it may be better to just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Apr 29 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored in a win over the Indians on Monday.Trout's hit in the first inning Monday probably should have been a single, but Michael Bourn was unable to keep the ball in front of him, allowing the 22-year-old to pull in with three bases. Trout, who hit his second triple of the season in the contest, also drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning.
Apr 26 2014Trout went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks and a stolen base in a loss to the Yankees on Saturday.Trout got the Angels started with a bang on Saturday, homering on the second pitch he saw from Vidal Nuno with one out in the first inning. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to propel the Halos to victory, but fantasy owners will take this kind of production every day of the week. The 22-year-old has six home runs and 15 RBI this season.
Apr 23 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a walk, and RBI, and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to Washington.The important thing in this one, was that Trout did not strike out, as he had struck out in eight consecutive games coming into this one. Needless to say, he's still hitting .315, and well, you know the rest.
Apr 19 2014Trout went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Saturday's loss to the Tigers.Trout struck out four times in a single game for the first time in his career Saturday. The first three were by Max Scherzer, making the occurrence somewhat understandable, but it's still surprising when Trout shows this level of ineffectiveness in a ballgame. The 22-year-old came into 2014 with an eye towards cutting down his strikeouts, but hasn't done much to aid in that pursuit lately, as he has struck out 10 times in his last five games.
Apr 18 2014Trout went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Tigers on Friday.Trout continued his assault on the baseball Friday, as he now has at least one extra-base hit in his last three games, and is sporting a 1.076 OPS with five home runs this season. We'll keep providing updates on the 22-year-old, but if you are unable to check him out on a given day, it's probably safe to assume he did something to help your fantasy team.
Apr 17 2014Trout went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk and an RBI in a win over the A's on Wednesday.Trout got the Angels on the board with an RBI double in the third inning, but the A's did a decent job of keeping him in check after that, as he was limited to just a single and a walk for the duration of the contest. Trout has multi-hit games in five of his last six contests, including two three-hit games.
Apr 16 2014Trout went 3-for-6 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in a loss to the A's on Tuesday.Trout did all he could to save the day Tuesday, as he hit a game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth, but the Angels lost the game in extras. The 22-year-old is off to a scorching start in 2014, as his five home runs have him in a tie for first with Jose Bautista for the lead in the American League.
Apr 13 2014Trout went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in a win over the Mets on Sunday.Trout got the party started Sunday, as his home run was the first of three consecutive dingers in the first inning for the Angels. Trout doesn't seem like he will be cooling off anytime soon, as he is the owner of a 1.022 OPS in his first 50 at-bats this season.
Apr 11 2014Trout went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and a walk in a win over the Mets on Friday.Trout gave the Halos an early lead in the contest Saturday, crushing an inside fastball over the wall for his third home run of the season. The batting average isn't quite there yet for Trout (by his standards), as he's hitting .275 over his first 40 at-bats, but the three home runs have contributed to a .575 slugging percentage.
Apr 4 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in an 11-1 victory over the Astros on Friday.To the surprise of no one, Trout is off to a fantastic start to his 2014 season, as he has notched two home runs in his first four games, and is the current owner of a 1.601 OPS. The sample size is incredibly small, but its fun to imagine that we haven't seen Trout's ceiling yet, however unlikely that may be.
Apr 2 2014Trout went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday.Trout was the lone bright spot for the Angels on Wednesday, as he tallied two of the team's three hits in the contest.
Mar 31 2014Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Mariners on Monday.Trout, who had six home runs in Cactus League play, kept the ball rolling on Opening Day, blasting a two-run shot off of Felix Hernandez to give the Angels an early lead in the first inning. Trout may not be able to improve on his numbers from 2013, when he tallied a .988 OPS, but it will be fun to watch him try.
Mar 30 2014Trout (illness) went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in a game against the Dodgers on Saturday.Trout showed that he was fully recovered from the stomach virus that kept him out Friday, as he blasted his sixth home run of the spring, and left the Cactus League with a .414 batting average.
Mar 28 2014Trout (illness) signed a six-year, $144.5 million extension with the Angels on Friday, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.An extension has been discussed for some time and the parties finally came together on this one. There is an option for a seventh year and his annual average salary is nearly $24.1 million. He'll be eligible for free agency when he is 28 years old, so we expect another huge payout coming this kid's way.
Mar 28 2014Trout will not play Friday against the Dodgers due to a stomach virus.It seems Trout has caught the bug that kept Howie Kendrick out of the lineup Tuesday, as the ailment has been going around the Halos' clubhouse. Trout is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday.
Mar 25 2014Trout is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.Trout had the day off Monday after landing awkwardly on his shoulder Sunday, but he appears to be fine, as he will return to the two-hole Tuesday.
Mar 24 2014Trout is not in the lineup Monday against the San Francisco Giants, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.This is probably just a day off for Trout, but it's worth noting that he landed awkwardly on his shoulder in a game Sunday. The 22-year-old was able to stay in the contest, and manager Mike Scioscia said he was fine afterwards, but this may be something to keep an eye on in the next few days.
Mar 22 2014Trout went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in a Cactus League game against the Brewers On Saturday.Trout just keeps on rolling this spring, as the 22-year-old phenom now has five home runs and 16 RBI while hitting a cool .426.
Mar 20 2014Trout went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in a Cactus League game against the Royals on Thursday.Trout now has four home runs and 14 RBI in 40 at-bats this spring. It looks as though Trout is getting ready to have yet another productive season in 2014, but after the way he performed in his previous two seasons, we would probably be saying that no matter what his Cactus League numbers looked like.
Mar 19 2014Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a stolen base in a Cactus League game against the White Sox on Wednesday.Trout was hit by a pitch in the contest, and, just like the last time he was plunked, took off for second on the next pitch. Trout now has three home runs and three stolen bases this spring.
Mar 15 2014Trout went 1-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI in a Cactus League game against the Rockies on Saturday.The stolen base came after Trout was hit in the back following his home run in the fifth inning, adding a bit of intrigue to the contest. The 22-year-old now has two home runs and 11 RBI this spring.
Mar 13 2014Trout went 3-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored in a Cactus League game against the White Sox on Thursday.Trout has been fun to watch this spring, as he's now hitting .444 with two triples (one of them a near inside-the-park home run) and a grand slam. The 22-year-old seems to be locked in early this spring as he looks to have yet another big season in 2014.
Feb 28 2014Trout kicked off his spring in fine style Friday, going 2-for-3 with a grand slam and five RBI in a win over the Cubs.The line itself doesn't mean very much, but its always fun to see performances like this. Trout led the charge in a 13-run outburst Friday, and may already be primed for another spectacular season in 2014.
Feb 26 2014Trout signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Angels on Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Orange County Register reports.Trout and the Angels are still discussing a long-term extension, rumored to be for as many as seven years, but this deal will serve as a placeholder for the time being. The 22-year-old is headed for a massive payday, eventually.
Feb 24 2014The Angels are looking to sign Trout to a seven-year contract extension, which would make him a free-agent in his age-29 season, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports.The report states that the Angels want the deal to be in in the range of $150-$160 million. This is not too far from the report we heard from Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports on Sunday, who wrote that the two parties were discussing a six-year extension.
Feb 23 2014Marrero has been sidelined with an oblique injury, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.While there's been nothing to suggest this is a significant injury, it won't help Marrero's already slim chances of cracking the Opening Day roster.
Feb 20 2014Trout is looking to steal more bases in 2014, MLB.com reports.Stolen bases may be the one offensive category Trout declined in last season, stealing 33 as opposed to the 49 he swiped during his rookie campaign. With the trade of Peter Bourjos this offseason, Trout will be able to spend a whole year in center field, which he believes will improve his overall game. Still, if Trout puts up another season of 30-plus stolen bases accompanied with the rest of his offensive production from 2013, it's unlikely that fantasy owners will complain.
Feb 14 2014Angels owner Arte Moreno said Friday that the team is in "active" negotiations with Trout on a contract extension, the Orange County Register reports.Trout's agent told the Los Angeles Times in March of 2013 that his client's contract renewal of $510,000 was "well short of fair," but Trout and his agent will likely be pleased with the forthcoming extension, as many are speculating that it will make the phenom outfielder the highest paid player in baseball.
Feb 13 2014Manager Mike Scioscia confirmed Thursday that Trout and Albert Pujols will hit back-to-back to open 2014, MLB.com reports.With the fourth spot in the lineup expected to be occupied by Josh Hamilton, it seems pretty clear that the Angels are expecting bounce-back years from Hamilton and Pujols, as they will be tasked with driving Trout in when he is on base in front of them.
Feb 13 2014Mike Scioscia confirmed Thursday that he will hit Trout and Albert Pujols back-to-back to open 2014, MLB.com reports.With the fourth spot in the lineup expected to be occupied by Josh Hamilton, it seems pretty clear that the Angels are expecting bounce-back years from Hamilton and Pujols, as they will be tasked with driving Trout in when he is on base in front of them.
Sep 29 2013Trout went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in a loss against the Rangers on Sunday.Trout finished his season with style Sunday, as his first inning homer off of Yu Darvish traveled an estimated 421 feet. As the Angels are not headed to the postseason, it is unlikely that Trout will receive serious consideration for the AL MVP Award, but that doesn't mean the center fielder didn't have an MVP-type season, as he finished 2013 with a remarkable .323/.432/.557 slash line.
Sep 25 2013Trout is not in the starting lineup for the Angels on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.Trout has been stuck in a bit of a slump of late, going just 4-for-25 in his last seven games, so he will get the day off Wednesday. Collin Cowgill will man center field and bat ninth in his absence.
Sep 18 2013Trout went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a win against the Athletics on Wednesday.Trout has now hit a home run in each of his last three games, and has six RBI over that time. Whether or not the Angels' outfielder wins the AL MVP Award this season, he still deserves to be lauded as one of the best players in the game, as he now owns a 1.005 OPS this season.
Sep 17 2013Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss against the Athletics on Tuesday.Trout's first-inning home run wasn't enough to give The Angels the win Tuesday, but it did earn the young phenom yet another place in history. With his 25th dinger of the year, Trout became the only player in AL history to have 25 homers, 30 stolen bases, and 100 walks in a season. With Trout seemingly breaking records on a regular basis, it is becoming scary to think about what he will have accomplished in ten years' time.
Sep 16 2013Trout went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored in a win over the Athletics on MondayTrout had been in a bit of a slump coming into the game Monday, having gone 1-for-12 in his past four games. The star outfielder's bat came alive Monday, however, as he collected two extra-base hits in the contest, including a titanic home run in the eighth inning that was measured at 452 feet, making it his fourth longest of the season.
Sep 16 2013Trout went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored in a win over the Athletics on Monday.Trout had been in a bit of a slump coming into the game Monday, having gone 1-for-12 in his past four games. The star outfielder's bat came alive Monday, however, as he collected two extra-base hits in the contest, including a titanic home run in the eighth inning that was measured at 452 feet, making it his fourth longest of the season.
Sep 15 2013Trout went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored in a win against Houston on Sunday.With the walk in the first inning, Trout once again enters the record books, as he becomes the first player in AL history to have 70 extra-base hits, 30 stolen bases, and 100 walks in a season.
Sep 15 2013Trout will be the DH for the Angels on Sunday, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.Trout will be the Angels' DH for the 3rd time in his last six games Sunday. Manager Mike Scioscia said that there is nothing wrong with his legs, however, and the purpose of the move is to keep the star outfielder fresh.
Sep 12 2013Trout will DH for the Angels on Thursday due to tightness in his leg, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.Trout is apparently feeling some tightness in his leg, and so will DH in Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. The move seems to be strictly precautionary, as The Angels' center fielder is expected to be back at his position in the weekend series against the Astros.
Sep 11 2013Trout went 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored in a win against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.Trout crossed the plate on a Kole Calhoun sacrifice fly in the top of the fourth inning on Wednesday to score his 100th run of the season. Trout has now scored 100 runs in each of his first two full major-league seasons, and is just the third Angel in franchise history to have back-to-back 100-run campaigns.
Sep 6 2013Trout went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a win against the Rangers on Friday.At this point, there isn't much we can tell you about Trout that you don't already know. With three hits Friday, the star center fielder is now hitting .481 during his current eight-game hitting streak.
Sep 2 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs in Monday's 11-2 win over the Rays.He won't be able to match the 49 bases that he stole last season, but Trout's 31 steals are still good enough for fifth-best in the American League. He slashed .337/.500/.590 in August, and is off to a great start through two games in September.
Sep 1 2013Trout went 3-for-3 with a walk, ending his day a home run short of the cycle in Sunday's win against the Brewers.Trout did not have control of his own fate Sunday, as the intentional walk he was issued in the top of the seventh inning put an end to the idea of hitting for the cycle. Still, Trout was on-base four times Sunday, and seems to have picked up right where he left off, as the star outfielder had an eye-popping .500 OBP for the month of August.
Aug 27 2013Trout went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a win against the Rays on Tuesday.Trout's homer came in the fourth inning off starter Roberto Hernandez to tie the game at one run a piece. Trout now has two home runs in his last three games, as it seems that the hamstring tightness that caused him to miss three consecutive games last week is well behind him.
Aug 25 2013Trout went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a win against the Mariners on SaturdayIt was Trout's first game playing the field after missing time earlier in the week with a tight hamstring, and the All-Star outfielder delivered by hitting a bomb over the center field wall in the first inning to give the Angels an early lead. Trout may be the best all-around player in the game right now, and should continue to show it as long as he stays healthy.
Aug 24 2013Trout (hamstring) is back at his typical spot in center field and third in the order Saturday against the Mariners, MLB.com reports.After sitting out four days in order to rest a tight hamstring, Trout took on DH duties Friday, going 0-for-4 in the process. Despite not testing his legs on the basepaths, he'll now enter the field, where he's a standout defensively. Barring a setback, he should be mostly healthy going forward.
Aug 23 2013Trout (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his return to the lineup against the Mariners on Friday.The 0-for-4 night marked the end of Trout's on-base streak, which was the second longest in franchise history at 40 games. Trout returned to the lineup Friday after missing three consecutive games with hamstring tightness, and was the DH for the Angels in the contest. Barring any sort of setback, Trout should be back in the outfield within the coming days.
Aug 23 2013Trout (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday against the Mariners, the Orange County Register reports.After receiving the last four days off to recover, it seems Trout has progressed well enough to at least run the bases capably, as he'll be used at DH in his return to the lineup. The lingering hamstring issue might keep him at less than full speed and may limit his impact on the bases, but he should continue to be a hitting machine out of the three-hole for the Angels.
Aug 21 2013Trout (hamstring) is questionable for Friday, the Orange County Register reports.Even with the off day Thursday, Trout will be questionable for Friday after sitting out for his third consecutive game Wednesday. The Angels apparently want to see how his body reacts to a full workout before making any decisions.
Aug 21 2013Trout (hamstring) remains out of the Angels' lineup Wednesday versus the Indians, the Orange County Register reports.A tight hamstring will keep Trout out of commission for a third outing in a row. In his absence, Peter Bourjos will cover center field and bat ninth in the order. Meanwhile, Trout will continue to be considered day-to-day.
Aug 20 2013Trout (hamstring) is out of the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Indians, MLB.com reports.Trout's tight hamstring will hold him out for a second consecutive game, with Peter Bourjos again taking over center field and batting ninth in the order. While the Angels continue to handle Trout with kid gloves, continue to consider the 22-year-old day-to-day.
Aug 19 2013Trout (hamstring) is not in the lineup Monday against the Indians, the Orange County Register reports.Trout was hopeful that he would be able to play Monday after leaving Sunday's game against the Astros with hamstring tightness, but he apparently needs some more time. Kole Calhoun will bat seventh and play right field in Trout's absence.
Aug 19 2013Trout said Monday that his hamstring feels "a lot better" and he hopes to play Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.The tight hammy will keep Trout of of Monday's game, but it sounds like the Angels are just taking the necessary precautions with their 22-year-old star. Prior to leaving Sunday's game, Trout went 2-for-3, extending his streak of consecutive games reaching base safely to 40.
Aug 18 2013Trout (hamstring) hopes to be able to play Monday, the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout left Sunday's game against the Astros after feeling a grab in his hamstring. The star outfielder is optimistic that it's just a little soreness, and hopes to be back in the lineup after he is re-evaluated Monday.
Aug 18 2013Trout left Sunday's game against the Astros due to tightness in his right hamstring, the Orange County Register reports.Though some fantasy owners may fear the worst, consider Trout day-to-day until the team provides a more concrete update on the extent of his injury. Kole Calhoun came in the game to play right field, and Collin Cowgill shifted over to center in Trout's absence.
Aug 17 2013Trout went 1-for-3 with a walk against the Astros on Friday and extended his on-base streak to 38 games.Trout has also hit safely in his last six games and is killing it, once again, with a .331 average, 21 home runs and 27 stolen bases on the year. The 38 straight games reaching base is impressive but he is still far off form the franchise record of 63 set by Orlando Cabrera and even further away from the MLB record of 84 set by Ted Williams.
Aug 13 2013Trout went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.Trout was the driving force behind an offensive attack that saw the Angels score four runs in the ninth inning, but it wasn't enough to top the Yankees, who won 14-7. The three-run homer means that Trout now has six RBI in his last four games.
Aug 12 2013Trout will move to left field when Peter Bourjos (wrist) returns to the Angels lineup, the Orange County Register reports.Trout will move over to left field when Bourjos is in the lineup, as apart from five turns as a DH, Bourjos has played every game of his career in center field.
Aug 11 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in a loss to the Indians on Sunday.Trout continues to produce whether rain or shine for the Angels. With his two-hit performance on Sunday, the young superstar now leads all of baseball with 46 multi-hit games this season.
Aug 10 2013Trout went 0-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's contest against the Indians, extending his on-base streak to 40 straight games.It was looking like Trout's streak would die Saturday, as he struck out in each of his first three at-bats. Luckily, however, the Angels rallied in the eighth to give Trout another turn at the plate. The walk allowed Trout to enter the record books for yet another achievement, as his is the second longest on-base streak in Angels' history.
Aug 8 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss against the Rangers on Wednesday.Trout continues to be a bright spot for the struggling Angels, as the first inning blast was his third home run in his last four games. Although it may be difficult to believe, Trout is currently outperforming his spectacular 2012 campaign, as his OPS now sits at a jaw-dropping 1.005.
Aug 6 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.Trout continued his hot hitting Tuesday, and he's now reached base safely in 13 consecutive games. He raised his batting average to .331 and his OPS now sits at .998.
Aug 5 2013Trout went 1-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base, and a run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.This is just getting ridiculous. Trout now has 18 walks over the past 10 games, including at least one free pass in each of those 10 games. Those numbers are unheard of ever since Barry Bonds retired, and while the Angels are undoubtedly pleased, fantasy owners in non-OBP leagues probably wish Trout was seeing more pitches to hit. While his recent pace obviously won't hold up, we fully expect Trout to keep drawing a significant number of walks in a weakened Angles lineup. There weren't really any doubts about his future before, but this recent show of plate discipline is still a fantastic sign.
Aug 4 2013Trout went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a solo home run against Toronto on Sunday.Trout is now hitting .329/.419/.568 and continues to facilitate the Angels offense now that Albert Pujols (foot) is out of action. He hit .379 for the month of July, giving fantasy owners a boost down the stretch.
Jul 26 2013Trout went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in the Angels' loss to the A's on Friday.His two-run home run came as the second batter of the game, and then the Angels' bats grew eerily silent after that. This was only his second home run since the All-Star break, but he has a .417 on-base since the start of the second half.
Jul 20 2013Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk, extending his hit streak to 11 games.Trout is now batting .410 (16-for-39) with three home runs and seven RBI during this current streak and continues to elate his fantasy owners. If you want to nitpick, he does have only one stolen base over his last 13 games, but with 16 home runs and 21 stolen bases on the year so far, you don't hear much complaining. Continue to view him as a baseball god amongst mere mortals and enjoy the steady fantasy production.
Jul 13 2013Trout went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, one RBI and a run scored against the Mariners on Friday.Trout has now hit safely in each of his last eight games and is now batting .406 with two home runs, seven RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base in that span. He's now hitting .323 with a .402 on-base percentage and continues to be a catalyst atop the Angels lineup. He was caught stealing Friday, ending a streak of 13 straight successful attempts, but since that hasn't happened since May 18, it's hard for us to be critical. Overall, we'd say he's a pretty good ballplayer.
Jul 2 2013Trout (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout was out of the lineup Sunday partly due to a minor hamstring issue and to have a day off. He appears good to go against Lance Lynn and the Cardinals.
Jun 30 2013Trout's absence from Sunday's lineup is partly related to a minor hamstring issue, the Orange County Register reports.Trout had played in all 81 games leading up to Sunday and was probably due for a day off anyway, and with the aforementioned hamstring issue, manager Mike Scioscia viewed it as a good opportunity to rest him with a team off day Monday. Trout appears to be in little danger of missing Tuesday's series opener against the Cardinals.
Jun 30 2013Trout is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros, the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout had played in all 81 games for the Angels heading into Sunday, so consider his absence to be merely a maintenance day for the 21-year-old, who is having another MVP-caliber season. Josh Hamilton will move over to center field to cover for Trout.
Jun 27 2013Trout went 4-for-5 with a double and a run in Thursday's 10-inning win over Detroit.An odd day for Trout, who usually doesn't rack up four hits without a pile of counting stats to go along with them. After a slow start, he's been drawing his average up to last year's levels, hitting .363 for the month of June.
Jun 26 2013Trout went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a two-run home run Wednesday against the Tigers.After a somewhat slow start to the season, Trout has really turned it on and now sports a .308/.384/.541 line for the year. He's one of the best players in the game, and should be a fantastic source of runs scored, power, and speed the rest of the way.
Jun 21 2013Trout went 4-for-4 with a stolen base, run scored, and a walk on Thursday against the Mariners.The game marked the second time this season Trout has collected four hits in a game. He hit in the second spot in the order for the second straight game with Erick Aybar hitting leadoff this time around. In the month of June, Trout is hitting a blistering .389 with a 1.048 OPS as well as four stolen bases to go along with 10 extra-base hits. He now has hit safely in seven straight games.
Jun 20 2013Trout has been surging since his return to the top of the order June 8, batting .383/.483/.638 over 12 games.Trout is a superstar and there is no arguing against that. Since returning to the leadoff spot he has tallied eight extra base hits, two stolen bases, and has only struck out six times to go along with his 10 walks. Trout has hit second a couple times over the last four games, but his strong numbers atop the order figure to keep him in that spot most days.
Jun 8 2013Trout is hitting lead off in game one of the doubleheader against the Red Sox on Saturday Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Trout has been hitting second since April 10, and he had been enjoying success doing so. However, with Erick Aybar struggling to get on base Trout could stick in the lead off role going forward.
May 28 2013Trout had his seven-game hitting streak snapped in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.After a sluggish start, Trout has been on fire in the month of May. He's raised his batting average 38 percentage points this month and his OPS now sits at .933 for the season. Trout recorded multiple hits in five of the seven games during his streak but, like most of the Angels, was unable to hit Hyun-Jin Ryu on Tuesday, as the Dodgers' pitcher tossed a nine-inning two-hitter.
May 24 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base against the Royals on Friday.It was Trout's fourth consecutive multi-hit game and he is now batting .588 (10-for-17) with two home runs, six RBI, eight runs scored and three stolen bases over that span. He seems to want to make sure that his name is synonymous with MVP each season.
May 22 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners.A night after hitting for the cycle, Trout played a key role in the Angels' 7-1 drubbing of the Mariners on Wednesday. The phenom has his average up to .297, and after a slower than expected start to his 2013 campaign, has really turned it on as of late.
May 22 2013Trout hit for the cycle Tuesday, becoming the youngest AL player in history to achieve the honor.Trout's eighth-inning solo shot culminated an evening that followed a single in the third, RBI triple in the fourth, and three-run double in the sixth. He also added a stolen base for good measure and has now reached base in 17 of 19 games in May. Another MVP campaign appears to be rounding into form for the 21-year-old phenom.
May 16 2013Trout went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two walks, two RBI and a pair of runs scored against the Royals on Wednesday.Trout continues to sizzle at the plate, hitting safely in each of his last six games. The double was his 12th of the season, the home run was his eight and he is now batting .293 with 29 RBI. Yeah, he's pretty good.
May 15 2013Trout went 1-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base against the Royals on Tuesday.Trout continues to swing a hot bat, hitting safely in each of his last five games and safely in all but two games here in May. He's now 17-for-50 (.340) with five home runs, 11 RBI and three stolen bases through 13 games this month and finally looks like the Mike Trout fantasy owners fell in love with last season. While he may be off-pace to repeat last year's totals, he's still well on his way to a season worthy of his top three draft selection.
May 4 2013Trout went 2-for four with a home run, three RBI and a run scored during the Angels' 4-0 win over the Orioles on Friday.Trout continues to swing a hot bat as he is now 7-for-23 (.304) with two home runs, eight RBI and five runs scored over his last five games. He is slowly climbing out from underneath that early-season slow start and continues to be one of the top fantasy outfielders in the game.
Apr 30 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run, and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to Oakland.Trout had just four hits in his previous 32 at-bats entering Tuesday's game. Though he still only has two home runs this year, Trout has nine doubles and two triples, so it isn't like the power has completely disappeared. Fantasy owners will just have to hope that once he gets back on track we see the same Trout who hit 30 homers and stole 49 bases last season.
Apr 20 2013Trout went 2-for-5 with his first career grand slam in Saturday's 10-0 win over the Tigers.Trout's 432-foot grand slam capped off a nine-run first inning for the Angels. The 21-year-old phenom now has nine RBI in his last three games after notching just one in the first 11 games of the season.
Apr 17 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and three RBI In Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Lakers.Trout is heating up, but it isn't doing the Angels much good, as the team's starting rotation is in shambles. Luckily, fantasy owners don't have to worry about the Angels' pitching woes and can just enjoy Trout's fourth consecutive multi-hit game. He still only has one homer and one steal, but the counting stats should come if he keeps raking.
Apr 15 2013Trout went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and an RBI in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Astros.Trout got off to a slow start and still has just one stolen base, but he finally put together back-to-back multi-hit games and connected for his first home run. He'll look to keep the momentum going as the Angels head to Minnesota on Wednesday.
Apr 15 2013Trout went 2-for-4 with a double in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Twins.The Angels may still be struggling, but Trout is heating up at the plate. He has six hits over the past three games, including two doubles and a home run.
Apr 11 2013Manager Mike Scioscia wants Trout batting second in the Angels' order, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.Trout's drop to No. 2 in the batting order originally looked like a temporary move to shake things up Thursday, but now it's sounding as if he may stick in that spot. It would be nice if the Angels had a proven leadoff hitter to bat in front of Trout, though the move to the two-hole should still be somewhat beneficial for his fantasy owners. He will have more RBI opportunities and should still score plenty of runs and steal a number of bases. If Trout swipes fewer bags than he did last year, it probably won't be because he is batting second instead of first in the order. Manager Mike Scisocia could change his mind or decide to shake things up again, so we'd stop short of calling the move permanent.
Apr 11 2013Trout is batting second against the Angels on Thursday, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.Trout led-off in each of the Angels' first eight games, but he'll be batting second as Alberto Callaspo gets a crack at the first spot in the order. The re-shuffling is likely due to the absence of Erick Aybar, who normally bats second and is currently dealing with a heel injury. Though it has widely been assumed that Trout will eventually move down in the batting order, this has the look of a temporary move.
Mar 25 2013Trout is 18-for-47 with a home run, six doubles, two triples, 12 walks, and five stolen bases in Cactus League play.Trout has not shown any signs of an impending sophomore slump. He is making contract (only eight strikeouts), stealing bases, and driving the ball. The only downside is that he only has one home run, but it really isn't worth worrying about, as he has eight other extra-base hits.
Mar 11 2013Trout is 7-for-22 at the plate this spring, with six walks, a double, and a stolen base.Trout's weight caused a bit of a stir earlier this spring, but we aren't to worried given that the weight gain was planned, presumably with team approval. He should remain a serious threat on the basepaths, although a repeat of last year's 91% success rate stealing bases is unlikely.
Feb 19 2013Trout only has 9 percent body fat despite weighing in at 6'1", 240 pounds, the LA Times reports.Trout's proportions are more suited to a linebacker than a speedy center fielder, but that was the case to a slightly lesser degree last season and he still stole 49 bases. Apparently Trout added the extra weight because he expects to drop some of it throughout spring training and the regular season. At this stage in his career we'd expect Trout to stick with the playing style that worked so well during his rookie year. Don't take the added weight as a sign that he's abandoning the running game.
Feb 15 2013Trout reported to Angels camp at 240 pounds, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.The 6-1 Trout has reportedly added 10-15 pounds in the offseason, and while he should still be one of the top targets in fantasy drafts, the 21-year-old may not have the same burst on the basepaths that he had his rookie year.
Feb 12 2013Trout will bat leadoff for the Angels this season.This comes as no surprise give his success out of the No. 1 hole last season. Manager Mike Scioscia also said that Albert Pujols will bat third and Josh Hamilton will bat fourth, but every other spot in the lineup could be up for grabs.
Jan 12 2013Trout will not participate in the World Baseball Classic in March, MLB.com reports.Trout opted to take part in typical spring training preparation, depriving Team USA of arguably the game's top leadoff hitter. The Classic comes around once every four years, so assuming Trout continues his elite play, he'll have another opportunity to play later in career.
Nov 12 2012Trout was named the unanimous American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, the team's official Twitter page reports.Trout hit .326 with 30 home runs and 83 RBIs after being called up from the minors in late April. He received all 28 first place votes, becoming only the eighth AL player in history to do so.
Oct 3 2012Trout wrapped up his season Wednesday against Seattle by going 2-for-3. He was also caught stealing for just the fifth time all year.Trout ends the year with perhaps the best rookie year of all time, ending at .326 with 30 homers, 83 RBI, 129 runs and 49 steals despite playing in only 139 games. Too bad he was caught stealing Wednesday, as he otherwise would have joined the prestigious 30-50 club.
Sep 28 2012Trout went 2-for-5 win a solo home run in the Angels win over Texas on Friday night.The home run was his 29th of the season, and he has now tallied 79 RBI to go with a .321 batting average. He runs, he hits, he scores, he has power, and he is probably a good cook. The man does it all.
Sep 22 2012Trout went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, a home run and an RBI against the White Sox on Friday.Though he's slowed down just a bit, batting just .274 for the month of September, Trout's numbers for the season have just been flat out ridiculous. He's batting .326 with 120 runs scored, 28 home runs, 78 RBI and 46 stolen bases and still has a dozen games left to go. The Angels sit just 3.5 games out of a wild card spot and Trout is just seven points behind Miguel Cabrera for the AL batting title, so expect him to try and finish the season as strong as possible. Winning Rookie of the Year is a no-brainer at this point, and he remains in very strong contention for the AL MVP as well. A top 10 pick in fantasy drafts next season? Hard to think that he wouldn't be.
Aug 16 2012Trout hit his 22nd homer and swiped his 38th base of the season during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Indians.If Trout stays healthy there won't be any arguments over who should win AL MVP this year. He sports a .998 OPS and hasn't been caught stealing in his last 31 tries.
Aug 11 2012Trout went 1-for-3 with a home run and five RBI against the Mariners on Friday.Trout single-handedly kept the Angels in this one after they fell behind 5-0 in the third inning. His 21st home run of the season was a three-run shot and his bat is so mighty that a sacrifice fly from him plates not one run but two. Unfortunately though, his performance on Friday failed to break any MLB records, but there's probably more of that still to come this season.
Aug 8 2012Trout celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting his 20th home run of the season, albeit in a 10-4 loss to Oakland.Trout's solo shot came after the game was out of reach, but the Angels still have to be happy with their young superstar's recent power surge. When June ended Trout had 8 home runs through 232 at bats, and since then he's hit 12 in only 126 at bats. If he keeps hitting for this kind of power the Angels will have to consider moving him to second or third in the order at some point, although a change this season seems highly unlikely.
Aug 7 2012Trout went 2-for-3 and stole three bases Monday against Oakland.That makes 36 steals on the season, and Trout also added his 59th RBI. He locked up the AL ROY award about a month ago and is the clear favorite for MVP honors at this point.
Aug 3 2012Trout went 2-for-6 with a run scored, a home run and two RBI against the White Sox on Friday.If it wasn't for the 19 home runs, 84 runs scored, 57 RBI and 33 stolen bases, we'd all probably be down on Trout as this outing lowered his batting average for the second consecutive game and he is now only hitting .347 on the season. We're not sure how this will affect his chances of winning the AL Rookie of the Year, the MVP and the batting title, but a slight hunch says not a lot.
Jul 31 2012Trout returned to the lineup Monday and went 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored, and four RBI.It looks like the bruised knee won't be an issue going forward, although Trout may be a bit more cautious on the bases over the next few days.
Jul 30 2012Trout (knee) is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.Trout missed Sunday's game after hurting his knee in Saturday, but fortunately it appears he will only miss the lone game. Trout will play center field and bat leadoff like he usually does, so don't hesitate to insert him into Monday's lineup.
Jul 29 2012Trout has been scratched from Sunday's starting lineup with a left knee contusion, Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com reports.The Angels said Trout is day-to-day, but he'll be replaced in center field by Peter Bourjos and atop the batting order by Maicer Izturis on Sunday. Trout apparently got hurt while chasing a foul ball, but no X-rays are planned and he may be available off the bench Sunday, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports. Consider Trout questionable to return for Monday's series opener against the Rangers.
Jul 25 2012Trout went 0-for-3 with a walk during the Angels' 4-1 loss to the Royals on Tuesday.It was a day of sadness in City of Angels as their boy wonder failed to record a hit for just the second time this month and saw his franchise-record streak of consecutive games with a run scored end at 15. He also saw his 12-game hit streak come to an end as well. Despite these traumatic events, the sun will continue to rise and Trout is sure to start up another hit streak as early as Wednesday. He does have a streak of reaching base in 18 consecutive games still, so the day wasn't a complete loss.
Jul 21 2012Trout went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run against the Rangers on Friday.Is there anything this kid can't do? He is probably the most dynamic player to watch in baseball right now and is currently batting .354 with 15 home runs and 30 stolen bases. He's now hit safely in his last nine games and is batting .425 with 12 runs scored, four home runs, seven RBI and four stolen bases in that span. If you thought you had it good with him this season, imagine how happy you are in a keeper league.
Jul 21 2012Trout went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base during Saturday's 9-2 loss to Texas.The stolen base was Trout's 31st of the season, and he was also able to draw a walk. With apologies to Matt Kemp, Trout is the most exciting player in baseball right now, and it probably isn't even that close.
Jul 17 2012Trout was a fabulous 4-for-6 with three runs scored and a two-run homer Tuesday during the Angels' 13-0 shellacking of the Tigers.Trout has hit safely in all five games since the All-Star break, hitting .500 (12-for-24) with seven runs, four doubles, a home run, four RBI, and four stolen bases. He now has 100 hits on the season in just 69 games to lead the American League with a .355 average.
Jul 14 2012Trout went 3-for-5 and stole his 29th and 30th bases of the season Saturday against the Yankees.Trout had 3 of the Angels' seven hits, and his double was the only extra base hit the team managed all game. He's now batting .348 and has a chance to win Rookie Of The Year, MVP, a batting title, a gold glove, and a stolen base crown. While it's probably a longshot, the fact that this is even a possibility says all that you need to know about Trout.
Jul 13 2012Trout was 2-for-4 with a run scored, and two stolen bases against the Yankees on Friday night.The young man is hitting .344, and the stolen bases were his 27th and 28th of the year. He has also displayed good power and defense which means descriptive terms for his performance to date are very difficult to come by. He's simply an amazing talent.
Jul 13 2012Trout was 2-for-4 with a run scored and two stolen bases against the Yankees on Friday night.The young man is hitting .344, and the stolen bases were his 27th and 28th of the year. He has also displayed good power and defense, which means descriptive terms for his performance to date are very difficult to come by. He's simply an amazing talent.
Jul 7 2012Trout went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Orioles on Friday.Twenty years old, a .347 average, .401 OBP, 11 home runs, 39 RBI, 55 runs scored and 24 stolen bases all in 251 at-bats. Is there anything left to say? His impact has just been tremendous and if he can come close to duplicating these numbers in the second half he could be looking at a potential batting title, MVP and Rookie of the Year award all before he's old enough to legally take a drink.
Jul 6 2012Trout went 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two sacrifice flies and a walk in Thursday's win over the Orioles.Where has Trout had the bigger impact? On his fantasy teams, or for the Angels? Either way, it's been a remarkable run for him over the first half.
Jul 3 2012Trout (finger) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.He was able to pinch-run Monday night after being held out of the lineup with the injury, so feel free to use Trout as you normally would with his quick return.
Jul 3 2012Trout (finger) picked up where he left off, going 2-for-5 with a three-run homer as the Angels lost to the Indians on Tuesday.Trout missed Monday's game with a bruised pinkie finger, which he suffered while sliding into second base Sunday. No matter, he has three home runs in his last six games with five runs scored, six RBI, and a stolen base. The 20-year-old Trout continues to impress in his first full season in the majors.
Jul 2 2012Trout (finger) had X-rays that came back negative Monday night, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.It's certainly good news for Trout, who is considered day-to-day with the injury he suffered while sliding in Sunday's game.
Jul 2 2012Trout was scratched from the lineup Monday night with a bruised pinkie finger, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.The injury was suffered by Trout during a slide into a second base in Sunday's game. He's day-to-day for now, while Erick Aybar will lead off for the Angels on Monday night.
Jul 2 2012Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Blue Jays.Trout's 0-for-4 effort Saturday snapped an 11-game hitting streak, but he got right back on track the next day by picking up multiple hits in a game for the 25th time this season. Though Trout has played in just 57 total games, he currently sits eighth in the AL in runs (51), first in batting average (.339), first in stolen bases (22), and seventh in OPS (.938.)
Jun 27 2012Trout went 4-for-6 with an RBI and three runs in Wednesday's blowout win over the Orioles, extending his hitting streak to nine games.Trout has just been getting better and better, as this was actually the second four-hit game of his streak. Over that span, he's hitting a cool .425 (17-for-40).
Jun 19 2012Trout went 1-for-4 with a run scored and three stolen bases in the Angels' loss to the Giants on Monday.As if Trout's rookie season was not impressive enough, he now has 19 stolen bases and owns an 86 percent success rate on the basepaths. Trout has homered just once since May 29, but he is providing his fantasy owners a big boost in the stolen base department.
Jun 17 2012Trout snapped a 1-for-20 slump with an RBI double Sunday against the Diamondbacks. The Angels not coincidentally have slumped along with Trout, scoring two or fewer runs in five of their last six games, the Orange County Register reports.A slump was bound to happen for Trout eventually. Even so, he entered Sunday's game hitting .333/.393/.529.
Jun 12 2012Trout had another monster game Monday night against the Dodgers, going 2-for-4 with a homer, two stolen bases, two RBI, two runs and a walk.He manufactured the winning run against Kenley Jansen in the ninth, walking and then easily stealing second before coming home on Albert Pujols' hit to left.
Jun 10 2012Trout banged into the center field wall in Sunday's win over the Rockies while trying to catch Tyler Colvin's homer. He briefly was looked at by team doctors but stayed in the game, the LA Times reports.Meanwhile, manager Mike Scioscia said that he wouldn't try to tamp down Trout's aggressive style. "You have to play baseball," Scioscia said. "I think when you play aggressively you have a natural internal mechanism that protects you. If you try to slide gingerly, not go as hard, you could get in awkward position because you take athleticism out of the equation. I think that puts you more at risk than playing aggressively."
Jun 9 2012Trout went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two stolen bases against the Rockies on Friday.Trout is now 14-for-28 (.500) with seven runs scored, six RBI and three stolen bases over his last seven games, bringing his average to .340 on the year. He has quickly blossomed into one of the league's best table-setters. He could probably stand to draw a few more walks, but it's not like his on-base percentage is suffering at all, what with such strong contact rates thus far.
Jun 5 2012Trout had a career-high four hits and a sacrifice fly Monday in a loss to the Mariners.Trout, who drove in two runs and hit his ninth double, has four consecutive multi-hit games and 15 total in a little more than a month in the majors. His average is now up to .338 this season.
Jun 2 2012Trout went 2-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI against the Rangers on Friday.Trout has a six-game hit streak working right now, and is up to a .309 average with five home runs, seven doubles, 19 RBI and eight stolen bases in just 123 at-bats this season. MLB awards voters should be very grateful that they won't have to choose between him and Bryce Harper for Rookie of the Year honors. They can each have one.
May 27 2012Trout ended Sunday's game 1-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases as the Angels won at Seattle.Trout led off the game with a single and promptly stole second base, later scoring on Kendrys Morales' two-out single. On the season, Trout is showing off his five-tool ability by accumulating eight steals to go with four home runs, 18 runs, and 12 RBI through 27 games. In the end, he should bolster the fortunes of many fantasy outfields, barring a slump by the 20-year-old.
May 21 2012Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs, and two stolen bases as the Angels lost in 13 innings Sunday at San Diego.Trout has had four multi-hit outings in his last six games, pushing his average from .283 to .355 after a 12-for-23 (.522) stretch. Expect continued improvement as the 20-year-old looks to have caught up with major league pitching already.
May 19 2012Trumbo went 3-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Padres.While we'd like to see a lower K-rate, Trout is doing everything and more what the Angels expected from him. He's now hitting .338/.397/.574 with eight walks and four stolen bases in 68 at-bats, and seems to be a permanent fixture at the top of the order. Much like Bryce Harper, it's going to take an extraordinary crash for the Angels to send him back down.
May 11 2012Trout went 2-for-3 with a run scored, two RBI and hit his second home run of the season on Friday against the Rangers.Trout has now hit safely in his last five straight and in seven of his last eight games with two home runs, six RBI and a stolen base in that span. After a painfully slow start to the season, Trout is now hitting .317 and is finally starting to live up to the hype.
May 8 2012Trout is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, according to the Angels' official Twitter page.Trout did not play Monday, but he will be back atop the order for Tuesday's game, batting leadoff against Twins starter Scott Diamond.
May 7 2012Trout is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, according to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez.Trout is 6-for-19 (.316) in May after going 1-for-11 in April, so he is getting it going at the plate. However, since the Angels still have a crowded bench, nearly everyone will get a day off here or there, and Monday is Trout's. Peter Bourjos will get the start in center field in Trout's place.
May 5 2012Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays.He also had an RBI double in the inning following his home run inning. As expected, Trout was back in the leadoff spot and finally delivered in a big way after starting the season just 4-for-22. His batting average on the season now sits at .231 to go along with the home run and two RBI.
May 3 2012Trout is back in the starting lineup and batting leadoff Thursday, the Angels' official site reports.Trout was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday after recording just two hits through his first four games.
May 2 2012Trout is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, according to the Angels' official Twitter page.Trout, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Monday's game, will sit for the first time since being recalled late last Friday. Expect him to return to the lineup when the Angels kick off a new series against the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Apr 28 2012Trout went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in his 2012 debut on Saturday.It was not a good start for Trout, but the Angels only had five hits and two runs as a team in the 2-1 win over Cleveland. It is still unclear whether Trout will be an every day starter right away or if the Angels want to use him in more of a platoon role for the time being.
Apr 28 2012Trout will play left field and bat leadoff in Saturday's game against the Indians, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.Trout hit .403 from the leadoff spot with Triple-A Salt Lake, so the Angels hope he will be able to provide a similar spark atop the lineup with the big club. Saturday's game is being threatened by precipitation, but if it is played as scheduled, Trout is worth getting into the lineup in most formats.
Apr 27 2012Trout was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake after the release of Bobby Abreu and manager Mike Scioscia says he "will play," the Los Angeles Times reports.It looks like the Angels will shake up their roster after their slow start and Trout may get a legit opportunity for playing time. Rush to the waiver wire if he's not owned already.
Apr 26 2012Trout (elbow) returned to action Tuesday and went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI at Triple-A Salt Lake.Trout was actually a home run away from the cycle Tuesday. The Bees did not have a game scheduled Monday, so it appears as though Trout's removal from Sunday's game was entirely precautionary.
Apr 23 2012Trout left Sunday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.Manager Keith Johnson isn't worried about the outfielder's status, however. "It was just a precautionary thing. We had a lead at the time, so rather than having him play through it, I pulled him," Johnson said. "Everything's good." That's a good thing, as the Angels' top prospect is off to a great start with Salt Lake, hitting .400 with one home run, 11 RBI and three doubles in 70 at-bats over 18 games to date.
Apr 16 2012Trout went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored against Triple-A Tucson on Sunday. He extended his hitting streak to 11 games.It is unfortunate that the Angels have such a jam on the major league roster because Trout has proved himself in the minors. He now has a .217 ISO in 53 plate appearances in Triple-A, while Vernon Wells, Torii Hunter and Bobby Abreu have gotten of to slow starts. With that said, it still looks as if the organization will hold off from promoting Trout in the immediate future.
Apr 15 2012Trout went 2-for-4 with a walk Saturday to extend his hitting streak to 10 games.The expectations for Trout as a hitter this year were exactly where they were when he was first drafted and now 10 games into the Triple-A season, they are becoming even higher. After watching him go from first to home on what looked to be a routine single Saturday, you can up the expectations on his incredible speed as well. Trout motored around second and set his sights on third base, pretty standard stuff on balls hit to right. "I was going as hard as I can around second going into third," he said. "My third base coach was way up the line and he usually throws up a stop sign, but I didn't see one, so I kept going. I think he threw it up just as I got to him, but I didn't see it and it was too late at that point anyways." Trout beat the relay from right fielder Sawyer Carroll to score and lift the Bees within 5-4. He is going to be a force when he gets called up which is only a short matter of time, it appears. The Angels are going to have to do something to get him up to the majors as he there is very little left for him to prove at the minor league level.
Mar 27 2012Trout (shoulder) may be two weeks away from appearing in a game as an outfielder, the Angels' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's going to open the season in the minors at Triple-A Salt Lake, so the Angels have little reason to jeopardize his health by rushing him back into action too quickly.
Mar 23 2012Trout (illness) made his spring debut Tuesday and went 0-for-3 with a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout missed much of the spring with a pesky illness, and while he is now at least able to hit, he still will not be allowed to play the outfield for at least another week due to tendinitis in his shoulder. Neither of Trout's ailments will affect him long-term, but they all but guaranteed he will open the year at Triple-A.
Mar 17 2012Trout (illness) is expected to make his spring debut Saturday in a minor league exhibition, Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout has yet to play this spring while dealing with several setbacks, first a severe case of the flu, and then a leg injury. He will still have plenty of time to get back in playing shape before the regular season begins, but his season will likely begin at Triple-A Salt Lake, and not in Los Angeles.
Mar 16 2012Though Trout (illness) was expected to take part in game action this week, his return was delayed due to leg stiffness, the LA Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was scheduled to play Tuesday, but his return was pushed back after he experienced soreness in his leg while running, and he has still yet to take the field. Manager Mike Scioscia said Trout is "feeling better," but did not provide further details. Trout remains day-to-day for the time being.
Mar 12 2012Trout (illness) is expected to play in a game this week, USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Mike Scioscia said Trout is "days away from playing," so he could be back in the lineup before the end of the week. Trout, who has battled his puzzling illness for the last few weeks, should see plenty of action the rest of the spring. However, due to the Angels' crowded outfield, he will still likely open the year at Triple-A
Mar 10 2012Trout (illness) has lost 10 pounds since catching the flu and will sit out of spring training games until he regains weight and strength, the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This setback has to be a bit concerning for Trout, who's battling stiff competition for an outfield spot. It's hard to imagine the Angels would keep Trout on the big-league roster if he's not playing everyday. Trout's illness, coupled with the outfield logjam, further affirms that he will likely start the year at Triple-A.
Mar 8 2012Trout is unlikely to play in a game until next week due to illness, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout caught a flu bug that was passing through camp. This is a minor issue, but he will be held out a couple games since it is only spring.
Feb 29 2012Trout is expected to start the year at Triple-A Salt Lake, the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not surprising the Angels would keep Trout at Triple-A considering he needs to play every day and the outfield in Anaheim is very crowded. Manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday that it likely will take an injury to one of his teammates for Trout to get a shot at the big-league roster.
Sep 20 2011Trout (leg) is starting and playing right field on Tuesday, the Angels official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout continues to get squeezed by some combination of Bobby Abreu, Torii Hunter, and Vernon Wells, but will play Tuesday, at least.
Sep 19 2011Trout is out of the lineup again Monday because of a sore left leg, the Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout fouled a ball off his left leg recently, which is still giving him trouble.
Sep 18 2011Trout isn't in the Angel lineup for the game Sunday at Baltimore, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bobby Abreu DHs, pushing Torii Hunter to right field. Despite the overwhelming season numbers, Trout is slashing a more promising .254/.319/.492 (.273 BABIP) in the 69 plate appearances since his second promotion.
Sep 14 2011Trout is not in the lineup Wednesday, the Angels' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's just a routine day off for the young outfielder who will continue to see occasional rest with the Angels cycling through a handful of other options.
Sep 10 2011Trout is in the starting lineup Saturday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is in a roundabout timeshare with Bobby Abreu, and both players' values will be hurt as long as they're being yanked out of the lineup every other day.
Aug 30 2011Trout went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored, a walk and five RBI against the Mariners on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout now has five home runs and a slash line of .246/.306/.523 in only 82 big league plate appearances this season. Despite performing well over the last few games, Trout continues to spend most of his time on the bench. He is likely to see more playing time with games like this, and it would be surprising to not see him in the majors to start next season.
Aug 27 2011Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run in the Angels' win over the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The start was Trout's first in a week, but he did not exhibit much rust from being on the bench for three games.
Aug 26 2011Trout is not in the starting lineup Friday, Angels TV announcer Victor Rojas reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torii Hunter will get the start in right field for the Angels on Friday while the crowded playing time situation will continue as long as all five outfield/DH options remain healthy.
Aug 23 2011Trout is out of the lineup Tuesday according to the Angels' Official Twitter Feed. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout will get a decent number of starts if he keeps hitting like he has the last two weeks -- a .273/.385/.636 line including his second career home run.
Aug 20 2011Trout is getting a second straight start Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout homered Friday, so it might be a reward start for the rookie. He's supposed to play three or four times per week for the rest of the season. His presence in the lineup will keep the Angels rotating their outfield and pushing Vernon Wells, Bobby Abreu, Peter Bourjos, and Torii Hunter out of the lineup some days. Wells and Abreu have been the first two lineup victims, and they might be the two players most often overlooked in favor of Trout.
Aug 19 2011Trout was officially recalled and added to the Angels lineup prior to Friday's game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout will step right into the lineup Friday after spending the last three weeks at Double-A. Trout will start in right field, moving Torii Hunter to DH to give Bobby Abreu the night off as the Angels face a left-handed starter.
Aug 1 2011Trout has been optioned back to Double-A, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The corresponding move will come prior to Tuesday's game. Trout's return to the minor will ensure everyday at-bats again now that the Angels have their full complement of outfielders healthy.
Jul 31 2011The Angels will likely option Trout back to the minors some time before Tuesday's game, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the return of Peter Bourjos from injury, the Angel outfield has gotten pretty crowded, and it makes sense to get the 20-year-old Trout as many plate appearances as possible.
Jul 24 2011Despite the return Saturday of Peter Bourjos from injury, Trout will start Sunday's game at Baltimore in center field, Angel broadcaster Victor Rojas reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unlikely that the Angels will keep both Bourjos and Trout in the major leagues so long as Torii Hunter and Vernon Wells are also around. Expect a move soon, with Trout (and his .176/.243/.235 line) being the most likely to return to Triple-A.
Jul 21 2011Trout went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 1-0 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is hitting just .133 in 30 at-bats with only one extra-base hit, so he obviously hasn't had the immediate success that some envisioned.
Jul 20 2011Trout is starting in center and batting ninth in Wednesday's lineup against the Rangers, the LA Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout was held out of the lineup Tuesday, after having started the previous seven games. He'll continue to get playing time as long as Peter Bourjos (hamstring) is on the DL, but he'll need to start getting some work done at the plate if he hopes to stay in the majors beyond then.
Jul 20 2011Trout is not in the Angels' lineup Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout started seven consecutive games since getting the call from Double-A, but he will receive a breather Tuesday after starting his MLB career 3-for-24. Trout should return Wednesday and see regular action for the duration of Peter Bourjos' hamstring injury.
Jul 17 2011Trout went 1-for-4 and picked up his first career RBI in Friday's loss to the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is just 2-for-13 (.154) through his first four games with the Angels, but he should get an opportunity to work out the kinks. With Peter Bourjos (hamstring) landing on the disabled list Friday - and not eligible to return until next Saturday at the earliest - Trout figures to get at least another week of regular playing time in the outfield.
Jul 16 2011Trout will remain with the Angels until Peter Bourjos (hamstring) can play every day, the LA Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bourjos will attempt to run Friday, but even if he is cleared to resume playing, the Angels will keep Trout around a bit longer to ease Bourjos back into a regular role. However, a stint on the DL remains a possibility if Bourjos' hamstring did not improve during the All-Star break. It appears that Trout's roster spot will hinge on Bourjos' availability, but we should have a better feel as to the Angels' plans in the next day or two.
Jul 9 2011Trout went 1-for-3 with a pair of runs scored in the Angels' win over the Mariners on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's impressive footspeed helped him log his first MLB hit, which was a bunt single. He has hit at the bottom of the Angels' lineup for his first two games in the majors, and it's not clear if he will be allowed to move up.
Jul 8 2011Trout, who is making his major league debut Friday, is likely to return to the minors yet this season, reports Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is filling in for the injured Peter Bourjos, who the Angels still consider the starting center fielder. Trout could change some minds if he gets off to a hot start, but when Bourjos is healthy Trout will probably get sent back to Triple-A to play everyday.
Jul 7 2011Trout has been called up from Double-A Arkansas by the Angels, according to Angels announcer Victor Rojas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This comes as a surprise, not because of Trout's minor league performance (he's hitting .330/.422/.544 at Arkansas), but because the Angels wanted to take a cautious approach with Trout and because he's still just 19. But Peter Bourjos' hamstring injury maybe forced their hand a little early.
Jun 16 2011Trout posted a .444/.535/.806 slash line, with two home runs, three triples, and nine stolen bases, over his last 10 games with Double-A Arkansas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout missed a couple games early in the month with a sore quad, but he returned with a vengeance. Trout is now hitting .330 for the season with a .998 OPS. Even though the Angels would prefer not to call him up, Trout's stellar numbers are going to keep putting pressure on them.
Jun 6 2011Trout missed Saturday's game for Double-A Arkansas with a patella and quadriceps injury, the result of being hit by a pitch, ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout's injury does not appear to be anything serious, Angels farm director Abe Flores noted, but we'll let you know if that optimistic assessment changes.
Apr 20 2011Trout is hitting .304/.396/.630 through 12 games with Double-A Arkansas. Trout also has four home runs, nine RBI, and three stolen bases to this point. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Six of Trout's 14 hits have gone for extra bases and he has also walked seven times. Trout hit just 10 home runs in 600 plate appearances last season, but with four bombs already in 2011, he appears poised to add power to his already impressive skill set.
Jun 10 2009With the 25th pick in the '09 draft, the Angels selected New Jersey high school outfielder Trout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trout is a multi-tooled, multi-skilled outfielder. He is a bit raw due to his cold-weather background, but he was moving up draft boards quickly and his makeup is highly rated.