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Mike Trout set to rejoin Angels Friday after month out with knee bruise

Los Angeles will option Matthew Lugo to Triple-A to bolster a lineup that has lost five straight without the three-time MVP.

Angels star Mike Trout, shown warming up before a game against the Miami Marlins last week at Angel Stadium, is expected to be available when the team begins a road trip in Cleveland on Friday. Trout has been out since May 1 because of a bone bruise in his left knee. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 17: Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels looks on in the dugout against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on May 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Trout is slated to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday’s opener against the Cleveland Guardians, ending his 26-game absence.
  • Trout missed nearly a month after sustaining a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee and cleared running and live-batting tests this week.
  • The Angels’ offense stalled in his absence, dropping five straight games and scoring only five runs during the skid.
  • Outfielder Matthew Lugo was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday to open a roster spot for Trout’s return.
  • Trout’s .179 average and nine home runs in 29 games before the injury, combined with recurring health setbacks, have intensified concerns about his durability and career outlook.