Time For Angels To Let Mike Trout Depart Anaheim?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
The Los Angeles Angels entered Tuesday only 2 1/2 games out of the final wild card spot in the American League, but they were also two games under .500 and have a run differential of -50. Trout has already spent time on the injured list this season, and since being activated, he has been able to suit up as the designated hitter but has yet to return to the field.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels scores a run in front of Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Angel Stadium of...
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels scores a run in front of Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 23, 2025 in Anaheim, California. More
Photo byTrout is one of the best players in the game when healthy, but in recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for the future Hall of Famer to remain on the field for the duration of a 162-game season.
Trout has five years remaining on the extension he signed with the Angels in 2019, and it may be time for the Angels to question if he will be worth the $37.1 million salary through his age-38 season.
Trout is a once-in-a-lifetime player that the Angels franchise needed, but now his health concerns have diminished his play in the last few seasons. Trout holds a full no-trade clause in his contract and will not be going anywhere unless he allows the deal to pass.
While the Angels manager, Ron Washington, has been sidelined due to health issues, the Angels are in sink or swim mode heading to the trade deadline. If the Angels struggle to keep their heads above water in the American League Wild Card race, then the Angels would have to consider allowing Trout to help facilitate a trade out of Los Angeles.
Teams that are in search of offensive firepower in their lineup should be calling the Angels up if there is even the slightest chance that they would move their franchise's greatest player.
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