Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, who has been sidelined since April 29 due to a torn left meniscus, recently experienced a setback during his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. Trout, who started in center field and played two innings on Tuesday, had to leave the game early due to left knee soreness.
Manager Ron Washington had initially hoped that Trout could continue his rehab as a designated hitter for Salt Lake on Wednesday. However, Trout is now heading back to Southern California for further evaluation, leaving his return timeline uncertain.
Trout, a future Hall of Famer with three AL MVP awards and 11 All-Star appearances, has faced a series of injuries that have interrupted his stellar career. From a torn right calf muscle to a rare back condition and a fractured left wrist bone, Trout has been plagued by health issues in recent years.
Despite these setbacks, Trout remains one of the best players in baseball when healthy. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the field and hoping that he can finally enjoy a sustained period of good health. Our thoughts are with Trout as he navigates this latest obstacle and works towards getting back in the game.