Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is not of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine day off for the superstar outfielder. The Angels will have Mickey Moniak cover center field and bat leadoff versus right-hander Joe Ryan on Friday. Fantasy managers should expect Trout to return after this contest. DFS players should probably look for a better streaming option than Moniak in this tough matchup versus Ryan.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The superstar outfielder sat out of Sunday's contest due to left elbow soreness. Luckily, this wasn't a serious issue, and Trout was only forced to miss one game because of it. He's hitting .277/.365/.507 with eight home runs and 20 RBI this season. Trout will bat second and cover center field versus righty Grayson Rodriguez on Monday. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Trout back in their lineups.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is receiving a day off for Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. The 10-time all-star participated in eight consecutive games prior to this one. The maintenance day is understandable especially given the early first-pitch time of 11:35 am. The nine-time Silver Slugger is off to something of a slow start by his hefty standards, slashing .279/.367/.510 with eight blasts and 20 RBI. Look for Trout to return to action on Monday in Camden Yards against the Baltimore Orioles, where he aims to build on a quiet 8-for-44 stretch the last two weeks.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 0-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout in an 8-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Trout was hit by a pitch in the top of the third inning and would later come around to score off an Anthony Rendon sacrifice fly. The typically reliable 31-year-old has struggled mightily over the last seven games with a .179/.233/.214 batting line to go along with a 9:1 K/BB ratio. He's fully capable of going on a heater at any point so there's no cause for concern. On the year, he's slashing .279/.367/.510 with eight home runs and 20 RBI over 147 at-bats.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back in Friday's starting lineup against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Trout got a breather in Thursday's series finale in St. Louis but gets right back at it one day later. It's been a standard start to the season for the superstar as Trout is hitting .296 with eight home runs and a .971 OPS across 134 trips to the plate. It's an optimal time for a rested Trout to return to action considering his success in his career against Dunning. Trout has terrorized the right-hander for a .357 batting average with two home runs and a 1.143 OPS across 14 trips to the plate.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Meanwhile, rookie shortstop Zach Neto (finger) is back at shortstop and is hitting leadoff against Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty. Trout is getting a normal day of rest after starting each of the team's last 11 games. In his place, Brett Phillips will roam center field and bat in the nine-hole on Thursday. Neto left Wednesday's contest early after getting hit by a pitch on his finger during a bunt attempt, but it wasn't a serious injury and he's back in there a day later. The 22-year-old rookie is hitting .267 (16-for-60) with four doubles, five RBI and a stolen base in his first 18 major-league games.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back in center field and is hitting second on Tuesday against right-hander Clarke Schmidt and the New York Yankees. Trout took a normal day of rest in a day game on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but he's back in there to begin a series on the road in the Bronx on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will want to get the 31-year-old back in their starting lineups. In his first 15 games of the 2023 season, Trout is hitting .278 (15-for-54) with five doubles, three home runs, nine RBI and 12 runs scored in 69 plate appearances. He may not be a threat to run much at this point in his career, but Trout still contributes nicely in all other categories for fantasy managers.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was 0-for-3 with a walk in a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Trout reached base just one time in the tight contest and fanned once. The 31-year-old superstar has gotten off to a solid start, per usual, slashing .262/.436/.524 with three home runs, nine RBI, and 10 runs scored. He is 0-for-11 over the last three contests but has reached base safely in 10 of 12 games to start the year. He'll look to tally a few hits starting Friday when the Angels start a three-game series with the Red Sox in Boston.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was ready to represent Team USA in Monday's 12-1 World Baseball Classic win over Team Canada, going 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and two walks. Trout lined a low first-inning fastball just over the center-field fence to put Team USA ahead 9-0. The 31-year-old traded average for power in 2022, slashing .283/.369/.630 with 40 HR and 80 RBI in 499 plate appearances. Trout still remains one of baseball's best hitters, but injuries have limited his overall fantasy value over the past several seasons. He clearly is one of fantasy baseball's best options on an at-bat-by-at-bat appearance, but questions on his total playing time have dropped his average draft position to 20th overall. Despite this, Trout is still a strong early draft option in a relatively shallow position.

Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout entered spring training feeling healthy, and he also senses the urgency for the organization with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani set to become a free agent after the 2023 season. "This has got to be the year," Trout said. "It's got to be." Trout dealt with back issues last year, but he has declared himself past the injury. "I feel great," said Trout, now 31. "Obviously you get some aches and pains you didn't get when you were 20, but you get in the training room and get treatment. The back's fine. That was another freak thing. It's over now." Trout was a 6.3 WAR player with a .999 OPS in 2022 despite missing 43 games. The 31-year-old is no longer in consideration for the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy drafts, but he shouldn't be far behind if he's healthy.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) said his back has been a "non-issue" for the last four months and it hasn't factored into his offseason much at all. That's excellent news for the Angels and fantasy managers as we approach the start of spring training. The 31-year-old played in only 119 games last season due to a condition called costovertebral dysfunction, which could be a long-term issue for him. The good news is that he was able to return to finish the 2022 campaign and hit .283/.369/.630 with a .999 OPS, 40 home runs, 80 RBI, 85 runs scored and one stolen base when it was all said and done. As long as he's healthy heading into the 2023 season, Trout will be a costly fantasy selection, but he now has much more risk than ever before if his back injury resurfaces.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout blasted his 39th home run of the season against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The superstar outfielder kicked off what became a six-run inning with an infield hit in the opening frame. He'd come back to blast a homer off Tyson Miller in the fourth inning. The 31-year-old is hitting .282/.367/.627 with 39 long balls and 79 RBI in just 116 games. Possibly, Trout will be able to reach 40 home runs before the season is over.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is back in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Texas Rangers. Trout fouled a ball off his foot during Friday's game and sat out Saturday's contest as a result. The 31-year-old outfielder has put together another solid campaign in 2022, slashing .277/.363/.618 with 38 home runs, 78 RBI, and one stolen base over 422 at-bats.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) missed Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a sore foot. He fouled a ball off his foot during the seventh inning of Friday's win over the Rangers. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day. Injuries have limited the star outfielder to 115 games in 2022, and with the Angels out of the playoff race, expect Trout to have a few days off. He is slashing .27/.363/.618 with 38 home runs, 78 RBI, 82 runs, and a stolen base over 480 plate appearances. Taylor Ward will handle centerfield duties while Trout is sidelined.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, an RBI, three runs scored and a walk in the 10-3 blowout win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. In the process he extended his modest hitting streak to five games. Amidst another disappointing season for the Angels, the 31-year-old All-Star is slashing .278/.364/.619 with a .983 OPS, 37 home runs, 77 RBI, 79 runs scored and a stolen base in 407 at-bats. The 10-time All-Star is closing out the 2022 season strong, as he's hitting .308 (24-for-78) with nine home runs, 19 RBI and 17 runs scored in 20 games in the month of September so far. He remains a must-start across all fantasy formats in the final stretch of the season.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout isn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. The 30-year-old is hitting .276 with a .364 on-base percentage, 36 home runs, and a stolen base in 437 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Magneuris Sierra starting in center field and batting ninth instead. Sierra is hitting .181 this season in 88 plate appearances for the Angels, with a .218 on-base percentage and six stolen bases. Fantasy managers are probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming options in the outfield.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout continued his impressive streak in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Guardians, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. Trout crushed a fifth-inning Konnor Pilkington fastball to straightaway center for his 35th HR of the season. More importantly, this was Trout's seventh consecutive game with a long ball, putting him one away from tying the MLB record. The 31-year-old has once again been one of fantasy's most reliable performers, slashing .279/.368/.633 with 69 RBI and one steal.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is on a tear, as he hit his fifth home run in five days on Friday. He was 1-for-4 overall, and his homer was a two-run shot. Not only has Trout gone deep for five straight games, but across his last 15 contests, the superstar is batting .317 with nine bombs and a 1.169 OPS. Even though the 31-year-old missed over a month of baseball with a back and rib injury, he's having a sensational year, slashing .277/.366/.619 with 33 HRs, 69 runs, 64 RBI, and one stolen base over 98 games. Trout's been one of the best all-around fantasy players during his career, and that hasn't changed this season.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout appears to be getting a day of rest on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout returned from the injured list last Friday and had played in six straight games, so the Angels are just giving the 31-year-old outfielder a breather. In six games since his return, Trout has gone 7-for-23 (.304) with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored. It's great to see that his back/ribs injury that had kept him out since July 12 hasn't really affected him since he's been back. Trout will remain a must-start fantasy asset whenever he's on the field. Magneuris Sierra is starting in center field and hitting sixth against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen on Thursday. Sierra should be avoided in DFS. He has 13 hits in 69 at-bats and is still searching for his first home run.

The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) from the injured list on Friday. After facing live pitching earlier this week, Trout was targeting a return on Friday for the start of the team's series against the Detroit Tigers. The 31-year-old superstar missed five weeks of action with a rare back condition, but Trout has downplayed the injury and will hopefully be fine the rest of the way. He'll return to a .270/.368/.599 slash line with a .967 OPS, 24 home runs, 51 RBI, 55 runs scored and a stolen base in 79 games. Fantasy managers need to plug him back into their starting lineups in all formats.