Angels Facing Mike Trout Decision After Unexpected Move
Angels Facing Mike Trout Decision After Unexpected Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout made his return from the injured list on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians. Missing nearly one month with a left knee bone bruise, Trout rejoined the Angels in Cleveland where they lost two of three against the Guardians.
Advertisement
While it was another series loss for the Angels, who now sit 26-32 and fourth in the AL West, Trout's return provided reason for optimism. Going 5-for-10 in the three-game series against Cleveland, Trout drove in two runs and also made several hard outs.
Not yet playing the field, Trout was LA's designated hitter against Cleveland, and also returned to an unusual spot in the batting order.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (27)© Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
In Friday's contest, Angels manager Ron Washington had Trout batting fifth. It was the first time since 2011 he had been anywhere below third in the batting order (h/t Bill Shaikin of the LA Times). Trout was then moved down one spot on Saturday, hitting sixth in LA's 7-5 loss.
Advertisement
This was an unexpected move by Washington, and one that leaves the Angels with a decision to make. Does the team move Trout back up in the order after a successful 5-for-10 weekend? According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, that is the expectation.
"He's expected to move up in the lineup and play right field soon, but the Angels want to be cautious with him in the early going," Bollinger wrote on Monday.
As Bollinger alluded to, Trout's spot in the order is not the only decision LA faces right now. The Angels must also decide when it is appropriate to place Trout back in right field, a position he moved to this season in an attempt to preserve his health after 13 seasons in center field.
Advertisement
Related: Mike Trout Makes Shohei Ohtani Admission After Six Years as Teammates
Related: Angels Star Mike Trout Sends 5-Word Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Message
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
28 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Former BYU Standout Unexpectedly Cut by Steelers During OTAs
Former BYU Standout Unexpectedly Cut by Steelers During OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers cut defensive end Blake Mangelson, per an announcement. The former BYU standout joined the team as an undrafted free agent. He was originally set to join the Minnesota Vikings for rookie minicamp and was extended a tryout, but ultimately decided Pittsburgh was a better fit. Now Mangelson will be headed elsewhere. Advertisement After a four-year collegiate career with the Cougars, Mangelson had 82 tackles (12 for loss), with 2.5 sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery in 41 games. At 6-foot-5 and 280 pounds, he was said to be one of the most underrated prospects of the 2025 NFL Draft. Related: AJ Dybantsa admits BYU wasn't top school, blown away by NBA ready program At Big 12 Pro Day, Mangelson ran a 5.01 40-yard dash with a 1.70 10-yard split. He also added 22 reps on the bench, a 7.56 3-cone, 4.58 short shuttle, 29.5-inch vertical jump, and a 9-foot-3-inch broad jump. Related: What Happens If BYU Makes a Final Decision on Jake Retzlaff What makes the move interesting is Mangelson reportedly signing a 3-year, $2.9 million contract with the Steelers, according to Sportrac. This opens up a roster spot for the Steelers coming out of OTAs. However, they still have defensive ends Cam Heyward, first-round pick Derrick Harmon and six other players at the position. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28 minutes ago
- Yahoo
AJ Dybantsa Makes Surprise Nike Appearance in Jamaica
AJ Dybantsa Makes Surprise Nike Appearance in Jamaica originally appeared on Athlon Sports. AJ Dybantsa has been traveling the globe lately. BYU's top basketball recruit made a trip to the Monaco Grand Prix last week and got the opportunity to be in the pits with Max Verstappen's Red Bull Racing team. But he also made a surprise trip to Kingston, Jamaica to learn about his roots and giveback on behalf of Nike. Advertisement Dybantsa documented his journey in a recent YouTube video. He handed out shoes and basketballs, along with playing a few pickup games. This was all set up by the Bob Marley and Rita Marley Foundations. What made the meet and greet special for Dybantsa was his ties to the Caribbean island. His mom, Chelsea, is from Jamaica and created the no-nonsense structure for her son. For BYU, Dybantsa being able to represent brands on a global scale is an invaluable recruiting tool. One of the first things people noticed was his team gear, which might be foreign to some but will start to become more recognizable and part of his brand. This comes at the right time with the Cougars building up hype toward next season. "Dybantsa has been a celebrated prospect since before he entered high school, and has avoided many of the pitfalls of early stardom by consistently improving his game at each step in the process," 247Sports' Adam Finkelstein said. Advertisement "Still though, he's become accustomed to playing to the camera and can go through spurts when it becomes more of a show than a game. The time is soon coming when the level of competition won't again allow that. He won't be able to worry about cameras, officiating, or other distractions, and will have to make his singular emphasis." Related: AJ Dybantsa admits BYU wasn't top school, blown away by NBA ready program BYU Basketball's upcoming non-conference schedule is nearing completion after this week. They added UConn, Wisconsin, Villanova, along with a multi-team event at Disney World in Orlando. One of the best ways for Dybantsa to introduce himself to the world of college basketball. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28 minutes ago
- Yahoo
BYU Basketball Builds Excitement With Major Schedule Announcements
BYU Basketball Builds Excitement With Major Schedule Announcements originally appeared on Athlon Sports. BYU men's basketball is building a non-conference schedule to match the program's high expectations for the 2025-26 season. Advertisement Athletic Director Brian Santiago announced at BYU's Fathers and Sons Basketball Camp that the Cougars will face North Carolina in an exhibition game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The game will reportedly be in late October and will be the second of BYU's two preseason exhibitions. The Cougars will also travel to Nebraska as part of a home-and-home exhibition series. New NCAA rule allowing schools to play two Division I teams in public, televised exhibitions. As it stood previously, exhibitions were either closed to fans or had to be labeled as charity events. Now, programs can generate NIL revenue from these games, opening the door for high-profile matchups ahead of the regular season. The North Carolina and Nebraska games will not count toward BYU's record but mark the start of what is expected to be the most anticipated season in program history. BYU is likely to enter the season ranked in the preseason top 10. The regular season begins Nov. 3 when BYU faces Villanova in Las Vegas as part of the Hall of Fame Series. Villanova will debut new head coach Kevin Willard, who took over in April. Advertisement Related: AJ Dybantsa admits BYU wasn't top school, blown away by NBA ready program On Thursday, BYU added another marquee opponent with recent two-time national champion UConn. The Cougars will face the Huskies in Boston at TD Garden on Nov. 14 or 15, a homecoming for BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa. The Cougars will also meet Clemson in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. The Tigers reached the Elite Eight in 2024 before suffering a first-round exit eariler this year. BYU is also scheduled to face Wisconsin on Nov. 21 in Salt Lake City, a rematch of their thrilling 91-89 win in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Related: Big 12 Coach Catches Attention for Blunt Message About BYU A week after the Wisconsin matchup, BYU will participate in a multi-team event at Disney World. They'll play two games against a trio of Miami, Georgetown, and Dayton over Thanksgiving weekend. Advertisement In total, BYU has six high-profile non-conference games scheduled, building momentum for a historic campaign in Kevin Young's second year in Provo. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
