Mike Trout out for season with another meniscus tear (1:37)
Have a look at the significant statistics from Angels star Mike Trout as he is sidelined for the remainder of the season following 2 surgical treatments to fix different left meniscus tears. (1:37)
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Associated Press
Sep 16, 2024, 10:23 PM ET
ANAHEIM, Calif.– Mike Trout is open to talking about a position modification after he has actually missed out on 370 video games throughout the previous 4 seasons.
The Los Angeles Angels slugger and three-time American League MVP stated before Monday’s series opener versus the Chicago White Sox that “whatever’s on the table” when he consults with the group throughout the offseason. That consists of relocating to a corner outfield area or more video games as a designated player.
“Ultimately, my objective is to be because batter’s box, in the field, each and every single day,” stated Trout, who spoke with press reporters for the very first time in almost 2 months. “Whether that’s relocating to a corner or DHing more, that’s something that I’ll leave it as much as the front workplace to come up with a strategy. Where I’m at and what’s taken place the last couple of years, I’m absolutely going to attempt to check out every choice that can keep me out there.”
Trout has actually played in just 266 video games considering that the start of the 2021 season. He saw action in 29 video games this season before an MRI validated he had actually a torn meniscus in his left knee. The three-time AL MVP had surgical treatment on May 3.
He was on track to return in late July before he felt pain throughout a rehab task with Triple-A Salt Lake. An MRI later on identified there was a brand-new tear above the very first one, and he had season-ending surgical treatment on Aug. 7– his 33rd birthday.
Trout stated he didn’t understand when either injury happened.
He played in 36 video games throughout the 2021 season due to a stretched calf. In 2022, he was sidelined for 5 weeks with a back injury however did see action in 119 video games.
In 2015, Trout broke a bone in a hand on a nasty ball throughout a video game at the San Diego Padres on July 3. He attempted to return in August however played in just one video game and completed with 82.
Trout has actually made 1,332 of 1,502 starts in center field throughout a 14-year profession. He has just 90 video games in the outfield corners (77 left, 13 right) and 80 at DH. He has a profession.299 batting average however just.214 as the DH.
“I understand I have a specific quantity of years on my offer, and I understood when I signed my agreement, I ‘d ultimately transfer to a corner. Is it next year? I do not understand. We’ll have discussions,” stated Trout, whose $426.5 million agreement runs through 2030.
Trout stated he has actually resumed striking and is doing some dexterity drills.
