Overview
- He started Friday’s game with 395 career home runs and 995 RBIs, leaving him five short of each mark for a rare single-franchise achievement.
- Since returning from the injured list on May 30 with a left-knee bone bruise, he has hit .283 with a .433 on-base percentage and .478 slugging in 41 games.
- Trout is aiming for his 12th All-Star selection for the 2026 game at Citizens Bank Park, his first appearance since 2023.
- His resumption of right-field drills gives the Angels defensive flexibility as they sit at 47-49 and four games back of the AL wild-card.
- He said the team must deliver a hot second half to avoid selling veterans at the July 31 trade deadline and remain in contention.