Overview
- Perry Minasian said he will not rule out Trout in center and expects to rotate him among center, left and DH based on Spring Training and roster fit.
- Trout did not play center in 2025 and, after a left-knee bone bruise cost him most of May, he finished the season as a full-time designated hitter.
- Internal answers remain in play, with Bryce Teodosio praised for defense despite light offense and Jo Adell graded poorly in center by FanGraphs last year.
- Top prospect Nelson Rada could factor into 2026 after reaching Triple-A at 19 and showing on-base skill and speed, making an external addition less urgent.
- The center-field market is limited—Harrison Bader is the lone everyday free agent—and the Angels are balancing that need with priorities in the rotation, infield depth and bullpen after adding Drew Pomeranz and Jordan Romano.