Wed Apr 20 2022 | 18:05 | Mike Trout Likely To Return On Friday |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is expected to return to the field on Friday when the team takes on the Baltimore Orioles. Angels manager Joe Maddon stated on Wednesday that Trout's hand is doing better and that he may be able to pinch hit during Wednesday's game. However, he is being held out of the lineup as Maddon figured it would be best to give him the extra day off, especially with a built-in day off on Thursday. Maddon said he was "pretty certain" that Trout would be back by Friday. Wednesday's game will be the Angels' third consecutive game without Trout in the lineup. |
Source: Jeff Fletcher | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 20 2022 | 14:56 | Mike Trout Remains Out Against Astros |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Trout will miss his third straight game after getting hit by a pitch on the left hand on Sunday. With an off day scheduled on Thursday, there's a chance that the 30-year-old can return to the lineup for the first game of the series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Brandon Marsh will remain in center field and hit fifth against Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi on Wednesday. Trout, a nine-time All-Star, is hitting .267 with two home runs, three RBI and eight runs scored in his first nine games of the season. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups immediately whenever he returns. |
Source: Baseball Press | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 19 2022 | 18:11 | Mike Trout Sidelined Again On Tuesday |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) will miss his second straight game on Tuesday as the team faces Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros. Taylor Ward, Brandon Marsh and Jo Adell will be patrolling the outfield for the game. Trout was hit in his hand by a pitch in Sunday's game. He stated on Monday that his hand was feeling better, but that he was also still dealing with soreness. We'll see if he's able to make it back for the series finale against the Astros on Wednesday. |
Source: Los Angeles Angels | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 18 2022 | 18:08 | Mike Trout Says Hand Is Improving, Still Day-To-Day |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) stated on Monday that his hand is doing a lot better and that he is just experiencing soreness. He put himself through some tests on Monday to evaluate the status of his hand. The Angels star remains day-to-day and it is unclear whether or not he will be available during the team's three-game series against the Houston Astros, which begins on Monday. He's at least sitting out for Game 1 of the series. Trout suffered the hand injury on Sunday when he was hit by a pitch. The good news is that it sounds like fantasy managers won't be without Trout for too much longer. |
Source: Sam Blum | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 18 2022 | 15:52 | Mike Trout Out Of The Lineup Monday |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Houston Astros. Trout left the game early on Sunday against the Texas Rangers after getting hit by a pitch in his hand, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day for now. Brandon Marsh is starting in center field and is hitting fifth on Monday against Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia. Trout could return to the Angels lineup as soon as Tuesday. The 30-year-old has two home runs, three RBI and eight runs scored in his first 37 plate appearances in 2022. Marsh is hitting .261 with a homer, eight RBI and a stolen base in his first eight games this year and could be a sneaky DFS play in the middle of the Angels order on Monday. |
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 18 2022 | 06:14 | Mike Trout Not Expected To Play Monday |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is not expected to play in Monday's game against the Houston Astros. He left Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning after being hit in his left hand by a pitch and did not return. X-rays on the star outfielder's hand came back negative. Trout said his "hand is sore and swollen, but it's getting better, and he'll see how he feels Monday." Angels manager Joe Maddon said, "it's more than likely Trout will be out Monday." Fantasy managers with weekly moves should leave Trout in their lineup, as he appears to have avoided a significant injury. Stay tuned for further updates. |
Source: Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 17 2022 | 17:00 | Mike Trout Day-To-Day With Hand Injury |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) underwent X-rays on his left hand after leaving Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. According to the Angels, the X-rays turned up negative. He is being considered day-to-day. Trout left the game in the fifth inning after being hit in his left hand by a pitch. After Sunday's game, the Angels are back in action on Monday against the Houston Astros. Stay tuned for updates prior to Monday's game to see if Trout is able to get back on the field. Through nine games this year, the three-time AL MVP is slashing .267/.405/.567 with a pair of home runs. |
Source: Rhett Bollinger | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 17 2022 | 16:21 | Mike Trout Exits After Being Hit On Hand |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was hit in the hand by an 81 mph slider from Rangers reliever Spencer Patton in the fifth inning of the game. Brandon Marsh entered the game to run for him. Trout finished the day going 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. We should know more about the severity of the injury soon. For now, consider him questionable for Monday's series opener against the Houston Astros. |
Source: Rhett Bollinger | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 12 2022 | 16:40 | Mike Trout Cleared To Play On Tuesday |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) is back in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins. Trout was a late scratch from Monday's game due to a stomach bug. Brandon Marsh covered center field with Trout out on Monday. Marsh will likely be on the bench for Tuesday's game with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the mound. Through four games this year, Trout has gone 3-for-13 with a home run and a double. Make sure to slide him back into your lineup for Tuesday's slate. |
Source: Mike DiGiovanna | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 12 2022 | 09:06 | Mike Trout Up In The Air For Tuesday |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) was a late scratch from Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins due to a stomach bug. According to Angels beat reporter Sam Blum, Trout stated that he was feeling better after the game, but that he would need to see how he felt on Tuesday morning before deciding if he could play in Tuesday's game. Luckily for fantasy managers, the Angels are scheduled for an earlier than usual start time on Tuesday (7:07 PM EST ), despite the fact that Tuesday's game a home game for the club. If Trout is forced to sit again, we'll likely see the Angels go with an outfield of Brandon Marsh, Jo Adell and Jose Rojas. |
Source: Sam Blum | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 11 2022 | 18:39 | Mike Trout Scratched With Stomach Bug On Monday |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) was initially included in the starting lineup for Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins. However, he was removed from the lineup about three hours prior to first pitch as he came down with a stomach bug. According to Angels beat writer Sam Blum, Trout is available to pinch hit if needed in the game. Brandon Marsh is shifting over to cover center field for Monday's game while Jo Adell is playing left field and Jose Rojas is in right. |
Source: Sam Blum | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 7 2022 | 21:18 | Mike Trout In The Lineup Thursday Night |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) is in the starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday and is hitting second against Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. Trout sat out of the team's final two spring training games with a stomach bug, but the 30-year-old superstar is back in the lineup for the first game of the regular season. Trout played in just 36 games in 2021 due to injury, but he hit .333 with eight home runs, 23 runs scored, 18 RBI and two steals in limited action. When healthy, he remains one of the best all-around players in baseball and should be in all starting fantasy lineups to kick off the 2022 season. |
Source: Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 5 2022 | 22:30 | Angels Optimistic Mike Trout Will Be Ready |
Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said he's optimistic that outfielder Mike Trout (illness) will be available on Opening Day on Thursday against the Houston Astros. Trout missed his second straight Cactus League game on Tuesday with a stomach bug, but he's scheduled to take batting practice again on Wednesday. Even if the three-time American League MVP doesn't play on Opening Day, he shouldn't be out much longer beyond that date. The 30-year-old is no longer in consideration as the top overall fantasy pick, but he's still one of the best all-around hitters in the game. Trout played in only 36 games last season but still hit .333/.466/.624 with eight home runs and 18 RBI in 146 plate appearances. The nine-time All-Star is ranked No. 18 overall by RotoBaller. |
Source: The Athletic - Sam Blum | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 5 2022 | 18:06 | Mike Trout Dealing With Stomach Bug |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) is being held out of the lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday due to a stomach bug. The star outfielder reportedly began feeling sick after the team's game on Sunday and he hasn't seen any action since. Opening Day is now two days away. Trout and the Angels will be going up against the Houston Astros on Thursday. At this point, there's no reason to think he won't be good to go for that game, but keep an eye out for further updates. |
Source: Sam Blum | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 4 2022 | 21:02 | Mike Trout Fully Recovered From Calf Injury |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will be a full participant whenever Spring Training begins. In mid-May, he suffered a calf strain and was limited to 36 games in 2021. According to Trout's agent Craig Landis, the star outfielder is "100%" and is expected to be a full participant when spring training begins." He was close to returning in September, but with the Angels out of playoff contention, Trout decided the risk of aggravating the injury going into the offseason wasn't worth it. Overall, the 30-year-old slashed .333/.466/.624 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, 23 runs scored, and two stolen bases over 146 plate appearances. Trout should have no limitations once the MLB season begins, and with a clean bill of health, is a borderline first pick in upcoming fantasy drafts. |
Source: Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Sep 15 2021 | 19:24 | Mike Trout Unlikely To Return In 2021 |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is unlikely to return to the field this year, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Maddon said that he would be "very surprised" if Trout made it back this year. The update isn't very surprising to hear, but it's the most clarity we've received on Trout in quite some time. The three-time MVP has been out since May 18 with a right calf strain. He played in just 36 games this year and slashed .333/.466/.624 with eight home runs, 18 RBI and 23 runs. His 1.090 OPS on the year was a career-high mark, just slightly higher than his previous career-high of 1.088 in 2018. Expect for him to be one of the first players off the board in all fantasy drafts once again next spring. |
Source: MLB Trade Rumors | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Aug 30 2021 | 22:39 | Mike Trout Continues Dealing With Soreness |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) continues to deal with lingering soreness, according to manager Joe Maddon. The Angels manager added that the organization is getting closer to a final decision on Trout's status. He has been sidelined since mid-May due to a calf issue. Trout is pushing to play, but we'll see if the Angels actually allow it. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him, but the chances of him returning decrease every day. |
Source: Jack Harris | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Aug 24 2021 | 18:16 | Mike Trout Still Without A Timetable For Return |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) remains without a timetable to return, according to head coach Joe Maddon. He has been able to do some daily workouts, but the organization has not scheduled a rehab assignment. Trout has been sidelined since mid-May due to a Grade 2 right calf strain. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him back in the lineup until at least early September at the earliest. |
Source: Jack Harris | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Aug 19 2021 | 11:16 | Mike Trout Getting Closer To Rehab |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) was doing some pregame workouts on Wednesday, and he's getting closer to a rehab assignment, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. At this point, there is no target date for his rehab, but it's a step in the right direction. Trout has been on the shelf since May 18, and the Angels have been very cautious with his injury. Trout was again putting up great numbers during his brief 36 games, slashing .333/.466/.624 with eight home runs and two stolen bases. Fantasy managers have no choice but to wait for Trout's return and hope that he can come back producing like he was during the first month and a half of the season. |
Source: Rhett Bollinger | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Aug 11 2021 | 22:22 | Mike Trout Won't Be Shut Down |
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) won't be shut down for the remainder of the season, the Angels have announced. However, there is still no timetable for his return, and he has not yet resumed baseball activities. The Angels have been very cautious with their star outfielder, who hasn't seen the field since injuring his calf which landed him on the IL on May 18. Before his long absence, he was having another Trout-like year, slashing .333/.466/.624 with eight home runs and two stolen bases in 36 games. It's positive news in a frustrating situation for fantasy managers, who are running out of patience for a Trout return. |
Source: Doug Padilla | RotoBaller.com |