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.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) left Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox early due to left groin tightness. It's not what you want to hear from a team looking to snap a 12-game skid after they fired manager Joe Maddon earlier in the day. Trout entered Tuesday's game in a 1-for-28 slump in his last eight games, but he had gone 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and a double before departing early with his injury. The 30-year-old still entered the day with a .276/.382/.575 slash line with a .957 OPS, 13 home runs, 28 RBI and 36 runs scored in 181 at-bats, but fantasy managers will be crossing their fingers that Trout won't need a stint on the injured list. At the very least, he'll be day-to-day and is unlikely to be in the lineup on Wednesday. Check back for more updates on Trout's condition.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout continues his longest slump of his career. On Saturday, the superstar outfielder went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Angels have dropped 10 straight games and fallen out of first place in the AL West. Trout is 0-for-23 in his last six games, but everyone knows he'll figure it out. The 30-year-old outfielder is a generational talent, so he'll get back to normal here soon.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had a rough time at the plate in the team's doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Thursday. Across the two-game set, he went 0-for-6 with a walk and three strikeouts. He was also hit by a pitch. Trout has gone hitless in four straight games now, a streak that has seen him go 0-for-15 at the plate. Expect to see the 30-year-old superstar pull himself out of this mini slump soon. Over 47 games on the year, he's slashing .292/.396/.613 with 13 home runs, 28 RBI and 37 runs.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had a rough game at the plate in the team's 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. He went 0-for-4, striking out in each of his four plate appearances. Strangely enough, this was his second four-strikeout game of the month. Apart from those two rare outings, Trout has remained fantastic this year, looking every bit like the fantasy stud we've seen in years past. Over 40 games, he's slashing .319/.425/.674 with 12 home runs, 26 RBI and 35 runs. His 1.099 OPS leads the majors.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two strikeouts in the team's 6-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. He has now homered in two straight games and he has 11 home runs over 35 games on the year. After an injury-shortened 2021 season, Trout has been in vintage form through the early going of 2022. He currently has a career-high 1.120 OPS, which is second in the majors behind only his teammate Taylor Ward (1.209). Trout is slashing .320/.432/.689 on the year with 23 RBI and 32 runs. He looks well on his way to another monstrous offensive season as long as he can stay on the field.

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Taylor Ward (hamstring) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout is just receiving a normal day of rest, while Ward will sit out his third straight game due to a sore hamstring. With an off day coming for the Halos on Thursday, there's a chance Ward is back in the lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Oakland Athletics. Aaron Whitefield is in center field and is hitting sixth, while Jack Mayfield draws another start in right field while batting seventh against Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan on Wednesday. Both Trout and Ward are must-start fantasy commodities when they are starting. Trout currently leads the league in runs scored (25), walks (19), slugging percentage (.726), OPS (1.183), OPS+ (248) and total bases (69).

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is taking the day off on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. It will be Trout's first day off since April 20. The nine-time All-Star continues to swing a hot bat to open the 2022 season, as he's slashing .316/.447/.671 with a 1.118 OPS, a league-leading 229 OPS+, six home runs, 11 RBI and a league-high 19 runs scored in his first 22 games. Make sure to remove him from fantasy lineups on Thursday, but get him right back in there to start the weekend on Friday. Brandon Marsh gets the start in center field and will hit eighth against Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill on Thursday, while Jack Mayfield is in right field and batting seventh.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had a game to forget against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. He went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts as White Sox right-hander dominated the Angels with 11 strikeouts over seven scoreless frames. This was a minor blip in an otherwise fantastic start to the year for Trout. The 30-year-old currently leads the majors with a 1.179 OPS. He's slashing .324/.459/.721 with six home runs, seven doubles, 11 RBI and 17 runs over 20 games on the year. Look for him to bounce back from Monday's outing on Tuesday when the team opens up a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.