Mike Trout lasted two inning into his comeback from knee surgery in his attempted comeback from a meniscus tear.
The Los Angeles Angels announced that Trout left Tuesday’s game with Triple-A Salt Lake Bees because of knee soreness. He’s considered day-to-day, per the team. Further details of his condition weren’t clear.
Trout hasn’t played since injuring his knee on April 29 and subsequently undergoing surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee. Tuesday’s was his first game into a rehab assignment. With a successful rehab assignment, Trout could have returned to the Angels lineup as soon as this week. It’s not clear now when Trout is projected to return.
Trout was in good spirits before the game and took time to sign autographs for fans who showed up to watch the three-time AL MVP play a minor-league game. He told team reporter Sammy Miller before the game that his knee feels “great.”
Before Angels center fielder Mike Trout begins his rehab assignment tonight with the Salt Lake Bees, he spoke with our Sammy Miller. pic.twitter.com/ve2lMR5Rgc
— Salt Lake Bees (@SaltLakeBees) July 23, 2024
“Looking forward to getting out there tonight,” Trout said. “I’m excited. … “Obviously took longer than I thought. I feel 100% right now.”
He then jogged from the outfield without any apparent issues after playing defense in the first inning.
He then played the second inning but did not return for the third.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
