Angels’ Mike Trout Hits Injured List Again with Hamstring Strain

In a disappointing turn of events for the Los Angeles Angels, outfielder Mike Trout has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. The team made the announcement just before their game against the Athletics, marking another setback for the 11-time All-Star, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career.

Trout, a vital asset to the Angels, has only surpassed 82 games in a season twice since claiming his third AL MVP award in 2019, with appearances in 119 games in 2022 and 130 games in 2025. This season, however, he had been enjoying a resurgence, participating in 74 of the team’s first 75 games, sporting a .234 batting average alongside an impressive .866 OPS, 17 home runs, 36 RBIs, and seven stolen bases.

Before the injury, Trout was making headlines for leading the American League with 54 runs, a figure that ranks second overall in the majors, just behind Washington’s James Wood. His 66 walks also placed him second in the league, trailing only the Athletics’ Nick Kurtz. Notably, Trout garnered the second-highest vote count among AL outfielders in the recent All-Star Game balloting, as the event approaches next month in his home region near Philadelphia.

With Trout sidelined, the Angels have turned to infielder Christian Moore, who has been performing exceptionally well at Triple-A Salt Lake. Moore registered a .333 batting average and a .468 on-base percentage, along with nine home runs, 45 RBIs, and 10 steals in 51 games while playing various positions. His previous stint with the Angels last season saw him struggle, hitting .198 with seven home runs and 16 RBIs over 53 games.

In addition to Trout’s injury, the Angels made several roster moves, recalling right-hander Ryan Johnson from Double-A Rocket City, releasing left-hander Drew Pomeranz, and optioning right-hander Brett Kerry and catcher Logan Porter back to Salt Lake.

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