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.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) continues to rehab and has said he's targeting the end of July for a return, but with no specific date. The three-time American League MVP is swinging the bat well but still needs to do outfield work. "I'm pretty sure it's going to be pretty soon," Trout said. The 32-year-old 11-time All-Star is recovering from surgery for a torn meniscus in his knee but is apparently making good progress. The Angels certainly won't rush him back into the fold in another lost season, but at worst, it sounds as though Trout will be back by early August. The future Hall of Famer was hitting just .220 (24-for-109) at the time of his injury in late April, but it had come with 10 home runs and six stolen bases in just 29 games. Trout has become injury-prone on the wrong side of 30, but he's still a must-start fantasy asset when he's healthy.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) hit soft toss on the field before Monday's series opener against the visiting Texas Rangers and said he should progress to batting practice in a few days. Trout also jogged on the field for the first time on Monday. The running progression is the most important part of his recovery from surgery on his left meniscus. He will continue to build up daily and believes he'll be back in late July. More specifically, Trout took 30 swings and jogged with no pain. He's been running straight lines right now and has also been pain-free when swinging. The next step will be changing direction while running. The 32-year-old perennial All-Star has been out since May, and the Angels aren't going to rush him back amidst another lost season, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if we don't see Trout come off the injured list until August. He had 10 homers in 126 plate appearances before his injury but was also hitting just .220.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) has started running on a treadmill, according to manager Ron Washington. Trout also hit on the field before the team's Fourth of July game against the division-rival Oakland Athletics on Thursday. Running had been a hurdle that Trout needed to clear in his rehab from surgery in early May for a torn meniscus, so it's a significant step for the three-time American League MVP. Trout still has a ways to go before he's able to return to the Angels' lineup, but if he can avoid any setbacks with his knee, he's predicted that he could be ready to come off the injured list in late July. The 32-year-old is obviously still a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he's healthy, but injuries have taken a toll on Trout in recent seasons. He was hitting just .220 (24-for-109) before his injury, but with 10 home runs and six stolen bases.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is progressing from knee surgery, yet there remains no timetable for his return from the injured list. Trout said he is "feeling really good" and "relieved" as he is close to running and hitting in the cages. He is currently playing catch and jogging on the Alter-G Treadmill. Before being placed on the injured list on April 30, Trout slashed .220/.345/551 with 10 homers, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored, and six steals. He did say he would be "disappointed" if he isn't back by the end of July, something fantasy managers would feel in unison. Patience continues to be the watchword on Trout's actual return. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Trout in all leagues as the superstar outfielder aims for a July return.

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout (knee) said before Saturday's game that he's feeling better and his rehab is going to plan. He underwent surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee in early May. The 32-year-old has been on the elliptical and the bike. His next step will be the treadmill. Trout has not begun baseball activities but is progressing. There is no official timetable for his return, but he is expected to return later in the season. He slashed .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs, 14 RBI, 17 runs, and six stolen bases over 29 games before landing on the injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Trout on their rosters in all leagues.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee on Friday. The Angels have not given a timetable on the return of Trout, but this injury isn't expected to be season-ending. Regardless, it's a crushing blow to both the Angels roster and fantasy managers. For now, fantasy managers will have to sit tight and hold Trout on an IL spot. Mickey Moniak figures to gain the most playing time in the absence of Trout. He hasn't hit well this season, but possibly more playing time will help him get his bat going again.

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) has a torn meniscus in his left knee that will require surgery, according to general manager Perry Minasian. The procedure, which is believed to be scheduled for Friday, isn't considered season-ending. It's a silver lining for the 11-time All-Star, who has missed significant time the last several seasons due to injuries. A source familiar with Trout's injury said a four- to six-week timetable is a best-case scenario, but a true timetable won't be established until he goes under the knife later this week. The 32-year-old three-time MVP is currently tied for the major-league lead in home runs with 10, but he's also hitting just .220 (24-for-109) with 14 RBI and six stolen bases. Fantasy managers must keep him stashed in an injured-list spot for the time being. Former first overall pick Mickey Moniak is expected to start regularly in center field for the Angels with Trout sidelined.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is expected to undergo surgery on his knee in the near future. This comes as a shock, considering there was no word of Trout dealing with a serious knee issue. The timetable for his return is unknown right now, but the injury isn't expected to be season-ending, so fantasy managers will need to stash him for now. There should be more details on this situation in the coming days. Fantasy managers should prepare to be without Trout for the foreseeable future. With Trout out, former first-rounder Mickey Moniak should serve as the Angels' everyday center fielder.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went deep for the second time in as many days in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the visiting Baltimore Orioles, homering to deep left in the sixth inning. Trout's solo shot got the Halos on the board, but their late comeback attempt fell just short. The 32-year-old perennial Silver Slugger is rewarding those who took the gamble on his discounted ADP during fantasy drafts, slashing a powerful .237/.321/.598 with an MLB-leading 10 big flies, 13 RBI, five stolen bases, and 16 runs scored in 97 at-bats (25 outings). If he stays healthy, Trout should have no problem returning early-round value the rest of the way no matter where he's placed in Anaheim's lineup. He'll get a day off before a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins begins on Friday, and Trout is batting .400 (8-for-20) with a homer, three doubles, six RBI, and six runs scored in six games versus the Twins since 2021.