SEATTLE — Whereas he’s been struggling on the plate, at the very least Mike Trout may say he was wholesome this season after a collection of accidents derailed his profession in recent times.
That modified Wednesday, when the Angels outfielder left the sport with a sore left knee.
Trout, the 33-year-old three-time MVP, was taken out forward of his at-bat within the fourth inning after he tried to leg out a floor ball to second base the inning earlier than. He was changed by pinch-hitter Jo Adell.
“When it happened, I knew it was like just a weird one,” Trout stated after the sport. “But now, after getting treatment and stuff, I should be a little better soon.”
Trout, an 11-time All-Star, stated he’s hopeful it was merely scar tissue breaking apart and added that he plans to attempt to play Thursday.
“I’ll come and see how it feels,” he stated. “That’s the plan right now.”
Throughout Trout’s at-bat within the third, he sprinted down the road and lunged towards first — and was barely out. He stayed within the recreation on protection however was pulled the following inning.
Trout has not missed a recreation this season, showing in all 29 video games, 22 of them in proper subject.
Trout appeared in 29 video games final season earlier than tearing his meniscus and lacking the rest of the season. He’s hitting .173 this season, with 9 residence runs and 18 RBIs.
He has 5 years remaining on his 12-year, $426 million contract.
