Angels place Trout on 10-day IL with rib cage inflammation

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout won't play in the All-Star Game. Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Angels place star OF Mike Trout on 10-day IL with left rib cage inflammation

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Jul 18, 2022 3:15 PM ET

The 2022 campaign has been, in large part, a disastrous one for the Los Angeles Angels.

At one point from late May to early June, they suffered a franchise-record 14-game losing streak, during which manager Joe Maddon was fired. The Halos currently sit in fourth place in the AL West at 39-53 overall and don't appear ready to end their eight-year playoff drought, even with the expanded field this fall.

It was reported Sunday that despite having been selected to his 10th All-Star team, superstar outfielder Mike Trout won't participate in the contest due to back spasms. On Monday, the Angels made it official that Trout will not only be out for the Midsummer Classic, but the foreseeable future as well.

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Claimed INF Phil Gosselin off waivers from Atlanta

Placed OF Mike Trout on 10 day IL (left ribcage inflammation)

OF Monte Harrison cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake
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The 30-year-old is in the middle of another solid individual season (though below Trout's typical standards). Through 282 at-bats over 79 games, Trout is currently slashing .270/.368/.599 with 24 home runs and 51 RBI.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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