Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will have his rehabilitation after a second setback in his recovery from knee meniscus surgery, the team announced on Tuesday.
Angels General Manager Perry Minasian added that the team is taking a “wait and see” approach regarding the three-time American League MVP’s potential return this season. Minasian emphasized that there is no rush to bring Trout back, especially with the team’s slim playoff chances.
“We’re going to suspend his rehab in general. He’s going to be re-evaluated. He still doesn’t feel right, so we’ll see how things progress,” Minasian said, according to Doug Padilla of The Associated Press.
Trout exited his rehab game last week due to knee pain after his first at-bat and playing some innings in center field. He had planned to start running, as an MRI in Los Angeles showed no new injury, but those plans will have to wait due to persistent pain.
It’s notable that the Angels’ star player and face of the franchise hasn’t seen MLB action since late April, when he was among the league leaders in home runs. Trout is on track for his fifth consecutive season without playing more than 120 games in good health.
As for the remainder of Mike Trout’s contract, the outfielder signed a 12-year, $426.5 million extension with the Angels in March 2019. This contract began in the 2021 season, meaning he is currently in his fourth season under this deal. He has eight seasons remaining, earning a total of $35 million annually through the end of the 2030 season.
