Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has been a stud early in the season. On Saturday, Trout kicked off the scoring with a two-run single off Ryan Gusto in the opening frame. Trout didn't do much more in this game, but was involved in an odd play where the fan appeared to take the ball out of his glove. The 33-year-old has been awesome early in the season with six home runs and 14 RBI with eight walks as well. The biggest problem for Trout has been staying healthy, but he's one of the best hitters in the league when he plays.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had a big day at the plate, along with several other teammates, in the team's 11-1 drubbing of the Tampa Bay Rays in Thursday's series finale. Trout went 2-for-5 with two home runs, two runs scored and three RBI to keep his early-season power streak going. The Angels clubbed a whopping six homers off Rays right-hander Zack Littell, with Taylor Ward and Jo Adell also hitting two homers apiece. The 33-year-old Trout is hitting only .205 through his first 12 games of 2025, but he has five homers, 11 RBI and an .895 OPS. The primary takeaway is that he's been able to stay healthy after playing in only 29 games in 2024 and 82 the previous season due to injuries. If Trout can stay healthy for the majority of the season, fantasy managers that took the chance on him at his lowered cost will be pleasantly surprised.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Guardians. In addition to the two RBI, he also scored twice in the contest. That now makes three consecutive games with a home run for the veteran and four straight with an extra-base hit. Despite that, the former 3x AL MVP is hitting just .172 (5-for-29) through eight games. All told, the 33-year-old has a .172/.278/.517 slash line with three home runs, eight RBI, six runs scored, no steals, a .318 wOBA, and a 103 wRC+. While it is still early, fantasy managers who drafted the 11x All-Star will want to see him raise his batting average more and steal a few bases. He'll have a chance to collect a couple of hits on Sunday when the Angels face the Guardians' Luis Ortiz in the series finale. Ortiz allowed nine hits, four walks, and seven earned runs his last time out.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout belted a first-inning solo home run off of Cleveland's starter Gavin Williams, while also walking once and scoring twice in the 8-6 loss to the Guardians. While his batting averageof .160 doesn't look like much, that makes three consecutivegames with an extra-base hit (1 2B, 2 HR) and at least one run scored, as well as four straightwith an RBI. A .317 xBA suggests things should be going better for the 33-year-old slugger, so perhaps he is starting to heat up. The 3x AL MVP has never faced Saturday's starter Tanner Bibee before, but has a 121 batterversus pitcher matchup rating according to RotoBaller'sBvP tool, so he could be a solid DFS play. Fantasymanagers in season-long leagues will, of course, continueto fire up the 11x All-Star.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout continued his slow start at the plate in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Cardinals. The 33-year-old went 0-for-3 with two RBI and a strikeout. The power hitter is now 1-for-13 in his first four games. While this is not what fantasy managers were hoping for, the main thing is that Trout entered the season healthy, as his inability to stay on the field has been his biggest fantasy hindrance over the last several seasons. Unfortunately, the Angels haven't gotten things going offensively as a whole, so fantasy managers may have to hope that Trout can be a catalyst for his team. It may be frustrating, but fantasy managers need to be patient this early in the season.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has gone deep twice over his first six spring training contests. Trout has gone 4-for-11 with a double, two long balls, and a 5:5 BB:K ratio. The 33-year-old suffered a season-ending knee injury last summer but appears to be at full strength. Last season, Trout appeared in just 29 contests and held a .220/.325/.541 slash line with 10 home runs and six stolen bases. He generated an elite .405 xwOBA, 17.1 percent barrel rate, and a 12.7 percent walk rate. In 2023, Trout appeared in 82 games and posted a strong .263/.367/.490 slash line with 18 home runs and two stolen bases. Even though Trout has battled numerous injuries throughout his career, when on the field, he is one of the most productive outfielders in the sport. If he remains healthy in spring training, Trout could be an excellent value pick in all formats.

MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports that Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) will make his Cactus League debut this year on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. The Angels are planning to move Trout to right field in 2025 in order to try and keep him healthy for the entire season. The 33-year-old three-time American League MVP has played fewer than 82 games in three of the last four seasons, including just 29 in 2024 after needing multiple surgeries to fix a torn meniscus in his left knee. Trout's injuries in recent seasons and the fact that he's now 33 have caused his fantasy stock to drop considerably from being an annual first-rounder to being ranked as the No. 35 fantasy outfielder this year. There's now plenty of risk, but the good news is that Trout was looking good last year before getting hurt, clubbing 10 home runs and stealing six bases in just 29 games.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) said on Monday that he'll be making the move to play right field in 2025. Trout will still mix in a little as the designated hitter and in center field, but he'll primarily be the Angels' right fielder. It's a move that both Trout and the team have agreed on in an effort to keep him healthy for the entire season. The 33-year-old has played regularly in center field since 2014, but he's only been able to play an average of 66 games a season the last few years as injuries have piled up. As a result, he's no longer a lock as a first-round fantasy pick this year and is currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 35 outfielder. The encouraging thing is that the three-time MVP hit 10 home runs and stole six bases in 29 games in 2024 before being shut down with a knee injury, so there's still hope he can bounce back if he can stay healthy.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) hasn't played more than 119 games in a single season since 2019. Last season, Trout only managed to play in 29 contests before tearing his meniscus in his left knee. Trout obviously isn't getting any younger and these major injuries are certainly taking a toll on his body. That being said, the Angels plan to figure out a way to keep Trout healthy this season. Angels' manager Ron Washington plans to meet with Trout in person and discuss a strategy for the upcoming 2025 campaign. The expectation is that Trout will see more time at the designated hitter spot. When in the outfield, Trout will probably play the corner outfield spots which will hopeful be less demanding on his body. Having Trout healthy is great for baseball in general, so hopefully 2025 is a better year for the veteran slugger.

MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger writes that Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is currently healthy heading into spring training after having the meniscus in his left knee repaired twice last year. The 33-year-old had a normal offseason, but the Angels have talked about moving him to a corner outfield spot more often to try and keep him healthy. Trout said last year that he'd be open to a move, and he's also likely to see more time at designated hitter despite the offseason acquisition of Jorge Soler to be their primary DH. The three-time American League MVP and 11-time All-Star played in only 36 games in 2021, 119 in 2022, 82 in 2023 and 29 last year due to injuries. Trout did manage 10 homers and six steals in his 29 games in 2024, so if he can stay healthy, he could still be a top-tier fantasy commodity. But his injuries over the years have dropped him to a No. 34 rank among fantasy outfielders at RotoBaller.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) recently said that he's open to the idea of moving to a corner outfield spot or designated hitter next season. This news comes while Trout is recovering from his second knee surgery of the season. Trout has resisted the idea of moving from center field in the past, but seems open to the idea now. It's worth noting that Trout has struggled in the designated hitter spot throughout his career. However, Trout is one of the greatest hitters in the game, so he'll find a way to adjust, but there will probably be a learning curve. Trout has only played over 100 games once over the last five seasons. A move to full-time DH could help the 33-year-old stay healthy, which is great for fantasy managers and baseball in general.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) had successful left-knee surgery on his birthday on Wednesday, according to the team. Trout needed surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his left knee that landed him on the injured list back in April. The 33-year-old 11-time All-Star attempted to start a minor-league rehab assignment in late July but made it just one at-bat before experiencing more soreness in his knee. He should have plenty of time to heal up and be ready for the start of spring training in 2025, but this is now two years in a row that Trout has lost to injuries. Once the unquestioned top overall option in fantasy leagues, Trout is falling quickly and has developed an injury-prone label on the wrong side of 30. He managed to play in only 29 games in 2024 and hit .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs, 14 RBI, six steals and 17 runs scored.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, according to Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Trout has been sidelined since late April due to a torn meniscus. The 32-year-old began a rehab assignment last week but was pulled from a game due to discomfort. Unfortunately, the three-time American League MVP will now sit out the remainder of the summer after playing in a career-low 29 games. During this small stint, Trout held a .220/.325/.541 line with 10 home runs and six stolen bases. His metrics remained quite strong as he sat with a 17.1% barrel rate and a .599 xSLG. Injuries have gotten the best out of the future Hall of Famer over the past few seasons, and remains without a definite timetable for 2025. Fantasy managers should expect Mickey Moniak to cover center field for the remainder of the season.

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said that outfielder Mike Trout (knee) has had another setback with his surgically repaired knee and is being re-evaluated on Tuesday. Trout was hoping to return in late July after having surgery to fix the meniscus in his knee earlier this season, but he returned to LA to have an MRI exam last week after taking just one at-bat with Triple-A Salt Lake on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 32-year-old apparently still isn't feeling great, and at this point with the Angels firmly out of contention, it's fair to wonder if the 11-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer will return this year at all. Trout is now in the midst of a second straight lost season due to injury and will lose even more fantasy value going into 2025, regardless of whether he returns to close out this season. Mickey Moniak should continue to play regularly in center field for the Halos with Trout sidelined.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his surgically repaired left knee and said it came back clean. Trout said some scar tissue broke up in his knee and it didn't feel right at the time when he started his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday. He said he's not running right now but is days away. The 32-year-old 11-time All-Star was pulled off his rehab assignment this week and returned to LA for evaluation. It's a sigh of relief for Trout and his fantasy managers after having surgery on his meniscus earlier this year. If Trout can restart his rehab assignment sooner than later, he could be back with the Angels in mid-August. The suddenly injury-prone superstar still deserves to be stashed in all fantasy formats, but he's no longer an elite fantasy asset on one of the worst teams in baseball.

Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is not in Wednesday night's lineup for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees and will return to Southern California to have his knee re-evaluated. Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on May 3, and he suffered a setback in the first game of his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday in the form of knee soreness. It's a major buzzkill for both the Angels and fantasy managers alike, as manager Ron Washington was hopeful Trout would be able to return to the lineup as a designated hitter on Wednesday. The three-time American League MVP and 11-time All-Star was slashing .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs, two triples, six stolen bases, and 14 RBI in 29 games before tearing his meniscus on April 29, and Trout likely won't be able to return before the end of July at this point. Mickey Moniak and Kevin Pillar will continue to form a platoon for at-bats in center field in Anaheim.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said that there's still a chance that outfielder Mike Trout (knee) will serve as the designated hitter in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday for Triple-A Salt Lake. Trout was pulled from his first rehab game with the Bees on Tuesday night after just one at-bat due to soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, but he said he felt better as the night progress and it turns out it may not have been much of a setback at all. Still, the Angels aren't going to rush the 32-year-old 11-time All-Star back into action at the major-league level. Trout had previous plans to return to the Angels lineup by the end of July, but it's unclear if his early exit from Tuesday's rehab game will put a wrench in those plans. He has suddenly become injury-prone on the wrong side of 30 but still needs to be rostered in all fantasy formats.

It didn't take long for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) to suffer a setback with his surgically-repaired let knee, as he left his first minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday night with left-knee soreness. Trout is being considered day-to-day after playing just two innings for the Bees. The 32-year-old 11-time All-Star was tracking toward a return at the end of July, but those plans could now be out the window, depending on how long it will be before he can get back into a rehab game. He'll likely undergo some tests, and we should have a better idea of a timetable in the next few days, but fantasy managers should probably not expect Trout's return until August now. The three-time MVP is in the middle of a second straight lost season after breaking his hand in 2023. Before injuring his knee earlier this year, he was hitting just .220 but with 10 homers and six steals in 29 games.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday with Triple-A Salt Lake. The future Hall of Famer is heading to Arizona on Saturday to face live pitching at the club's spring training facility over the next two days and reportedly could return to the lineup as soon as Thursday against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. It has been yet another injury-shortened season for the 32-year-old who has been limited to just 29 games and hasn't appeared in a contest since April 29. Trout got off to a hot start this season, hitting 10 homers while regaining his speed with six stolen bases in those 29 contests. However, he has been limited to 82 games or fewer in three of his last four seasons and hasn't appeared in more than 119 games in a season since 2019. Nonetheless, his strong production this season is a welcomed addition for fantasy managers in the season's second half.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) will head to the team's spring training facility in Arizona to ramp up his rehab and will face live pitching there before going on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake, manager Ron Washington said on Friday. Trout has said all along that he hopes to return to the Angels by the end of July, but that will depend on how soon the 32-year-old 11-time All-Star can begin a rehab assignment. Because of the fact that Trout has been sidelined for two-plus months due to his knee injury, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he doesn't come back until early August. Either way, Trout should remain stashed in all fantasy leagues, even though he's become injury-prone on the wrong side of 30 years old. He was hitting just .220 (24-for-109) early this year before his injury but did have 10 homers and six steals.