Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) took dry swings Saturday and had no issues. The 30-year-old superstar had been sidelined since the All-Star break due to a rare back called costovertebral dysfunction. He will increase activity, and the Angels will see how he feels afterward. "Everything went well" today, said head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. Trout slashed .270/.368/.599 with a .967 OPS, 24 home runs, 51 RBI, 55 runs scored, and one stolen base in 282 at-bats before landing on the injured list. Trout is trending in the right direction in his recovery, but it remains unclear if he returns to action this season.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) started rotational work on Wednesday, which is intended to build him up to the point where he's able to swing, according to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. However, there is no specific timetable on when he'll resume swinging a bat. The good news is that Trout is progressing as expected. Alarm bells sounded when it was reported that the 30-year-old superstar might be dealing with a chronic back injury, but Trout downplayed the seriousness of his injury and expects to return in 2022. He's been out since July 16, though, and fantasy managers need to remain patient with one of the best players in the game. Before his injury, Trout was slashing .270/.368/.599 with a .967 OPS, 24 home runs, 51 RBI, 55 runs scored and one stolen base in 282 at-bats. Keep him stashed everywhere.

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) expects to play again in 2022. He continues to battle a condition called costovertebral dysfunction. The 30-year-old said he would play again this year. "I got to stay on top of the routine I do on a daily basis to prevent it from coming back. I feel good where it's at right now. Every day it's improving. I felt really good today," said Trout. The star outfielder is not concerned about his career. Trout has been on the injured list since July 18. The Angels are out of the playoff race and won't rush their star player back. Trout doesn't have a timetable for a return, but fantasy managers should continue to stash him in all leagues for now.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) might need at least one more week for his cortisone shot to take effect before he can ramp up his baseball activity. But there remains long-term uncertainty about when he can return while he battles a rare condition called costovertebral dysfunction. Trout is feeling better, but there's no timeline for his return as he deals with rib-cage inflammation that's creating back pain. Head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said it's something that Trout could have to manage "through the rest of his career probably." The 30-year-old went on the injured list on July 18, and with the Angels now well out of playoff contention, there will be no rush to bring him back prematurely. It's definitely not good news for one of the best players in the game.

Los Angeles Angels skipper Phil Nevin provided an update on outfielder Mike Trout (ribs) on Tuesday, saying, "Progressing like we think. Basically, it's a lot of rest right now as we manage our way through his IL days. It's just more with these back things ... it's more of a day-to-day thing. I meet with the trainers, I'll meet again later on today." Trout received a cortisone shot last Friday and remains on the injured list without a firm date for a return to action. The struggling Angels would like him back more than anything, but they won't rush one of the best players in baseball. There's still hope that he can return later this week. Brandon Marsh has started each of the team's last four games in center field with Trout sidelined.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (rib cage) was placed on the 10-day injured list with rib-cage inflammation right as the league went into the All-Star break. He is eligible to return from the injured list on Saturday, July 23, but he won't be returning when first eligible as he's still at least a few days away. On Friday, July 22, Angels interim manager Phil Nevin stated that Trout was feeling better and that the team was hopeful he'd be back early next week. The 30-year-old has compiled 24 homers, 51 RBI and 55 runs over 79 games this year while slashing .270/.368/.599.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back), who has been out the last four games due to back spasms, will not play in Tuesday's All-Star game in Los Angeles. He's being replaced on the American League roster by Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France, and Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will start in Trout's place Tuesday. The three-time AL MVP was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he said that his back didn't feel right while swinging in the cages before the game. Trout remains a must-start in fantasy, but he has only one multi-hit game and six RBI in the last three weeks. He'll finish the first half of the season with a .270/.368/.599 slash line, a .967 OPS, 24 home runs, 51 RBI, 55 runs scored and one stolen base in 79 games.

Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout (back) was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was expected to return from a three-game absence on Saturday, but his back reportedly didn't feel right during pregame warmups. The 30-year-old missed his fourth straight contest with upper back spasms. The Angels are off Sunday; Trout is considered day-to-day. It's unclear if Trout will play in the All-Star game. The superstar outfielder is having another productive season, slashing .270/.368/.599 with 24 home runs, 51 RBI, and 55 runs across 79 games.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will be batting second and covering center field. Trout was removed from this past Tuesday's game due to upper back spasms and he went on to sit out the next three games. Luckily, he's able to get in one final game before the All-Star break as the Angels will be off on Sunday. The 30-year-old slugger is in the midst of yet another standout season, slashing .270/.368/.599 with 24 home runs, 51 RBI and 55 runs across 79 games.

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin stated on Friday night that he is planning for star outfielder Mike Trout (back) to be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he also added that the team will have to see how Trout's back is feeling when he wakes up on Saturday. Trout was initially expected to return on Friday, but the team held him out for the game. He has now missed three consecutive games due to upper back spasms. Saturday will be his last chance to play before the All-Star break as the Angels are off on Sunday.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the start of the Freeway Series, according to manager Phil Nevin. Trout was removed from the game early on Tuesday due to back spasms, and he hasn't played since. It isn't a serious concern, though, so fantasy managers should have the 30-year-old superstar for the weekend series against the Dodgers to close out the first half of the season. Jo Adell, who was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, is starting his second game in a row on Thursday against the Houston Astros with Trout still out. Fantasy managers will want to get Trout back into lineups in all formats when he returns on Friday.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) will be held out of action for the second straight game on Thursday as the team takes on left-hander Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros. Taylor Ward will be covering center field for the game. Trout is currently dealing with upper back spasms. The ailment caused him to leave Tuesday's game early. He underwent an MRI and a CT scan and the two exams showed no muscle strains or tightness. It sounds as if he will still need at least another day or two off before returning to the field, but he's still expected to play in next Tuesday's All-Star game at this point.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. The superstar outfielder was pulled from Tuesday's contest due to back spasms. This issue isn't something that is expected to require a stint on the injured list. Taylor Ward will slide over and start in center field against righty Cristian Javier. The All-Star break is quickly approaching, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Angels being cautious with Trout.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) exited Tuesday's game against the Astros early with upper back spasms, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Trout, who had gone 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, was replaced by Monte Harrison. More details about the severity of the issue should become known after the game and in the coming days. Hopefully, the issue will not lead to Trout missing significant time, as he is once again having a solid season with a .266/.365/.596 slash line, 24 home runs, and 51 RBI. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye out for further updates.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 0-for-4 in the team's 4-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. It was his second consecutive 0-for-4 outing as he continued his sluggish start to the month of July. Over his first six games of the month, he's gone just 1-for-22 at the plate with a highly uncharacteristic 13 strikeouts and only one walk. The 30-year-old has been fantastic at the plate this year as he ranks fourth in the majors in home runs (23) and sixth in the majors in OPS (.967). Expect for the future Hall of Famer to shake off this recent rough stretch soon.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to Angels interim manager Phil Nevin, Trout is "sore" and needed the day off. The superstar outfielder had not had a day off since suffering a groin injury on June 10. He is slashing .284/.385/.640 with 21 home runs, 43 RBI, 49 runs scored, and 33 walks over 63 games in 2022. Juan Lagares will take Trout's place in the lineup, playing centerfield and batting eighth in Wednesday's game.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hip) plans to get back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. He exited early during Tuesday's game and hasn't played since then. He took swings in the batting cage on Thursday, so it sounds like Trout is making progress. The superstar outfielder plans to go through his pregame routine before deciding whether or not he'll play. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to game time for more information.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) is out of the starting lineup again on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Trout was removed from the game on Tuesday with left groin tightness and will miss his second straight game, but he downplayed the issue and isn't expected to need a trip to the injured list. The 30-year-old was mired in a slump recently, but he homered and doubled on Tuesday before departing the contest, and hopefully he'll pick up where he left off when he gets back into the lineup. Overall, Trout is hitting a strong .284/.388/.601 with a .989 OPS, 14 home runs, 30 RBI and 39 runs scored in 52 games. Juan Lagares is back in center field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday against Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta. Lagares is a defense-first player, but he'll have deep-sleeper appeal in DFS out of the leadoff spot.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Trout is considered day-to-day after being taken out early on Tuesday with left groin tightness, but he's not too concerned about the injury and is expected to avoid the injured list. The 30-year-old had two hits before departing, including a two-run homer, so hopefully he's emerged from a recent slump. He remains a must-start when he's playing, as he's slashing .284/.388/.601 with a .989 OPS, 14 home runs, 30 RBI and 39 runs scored on the year. Juan Lagares is in center field and is batting fifth against Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on Wednesday. The defense-first outfielder is light on power and is still hasn't homered in 10 games this season.

Los Angeles Angels interim manager Phil Nevin provided an update on outfielder Mike Trout (groin) after Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Nevin stated that Trout "doesn't seem too alarmed" by the left groin tightness that caused him to exit Tuesday's game. Nevin also added that Trout will undergo further testing on Wednesday. It seems likely that Trout will sit out Wednesday's game, but if his initial inclinations are correct, he may not miss much more action after that. The 30-year-old superstar currently has a .284/.388/.601 slash line to go along with 14 home runs, 30 RBI and 39 runs over 52 games on the year.