Mike Trout Takes 'Huge Step' Toward Return, Says Angels Manager

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is nearing a return to the field, showing further progress in his rehabilitation from the injury that has sidelined him for an extended period.

Trout has been battling a bruised left knee, which has caused him to miss a few weeks of play on the sidelines. However, his rehab seems to be progressing as he gets closer to recovery.

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that Trout did some light jogging on Monday, which has been noted as a key step to seeing him back at the plate.

Additionally, Fletcher revealed that Trout has been hitting balls off a machine and doing some throwing and agility drills as he prepares himself fully.

Skipper Ron Washington claims that Trout has made a "huge step" towards coming back.

“That’s a huge step,” Washington said.

“That was just about as minimal as you can get. Each time that he goes out, they’re going to ramp it up, so we’ll see where it goes. Right now he came out of it in good shape.”

Whenever he returns in the near future, he absolutely needs to be a better hitter to help the struggling Halos generate runs, especially given the difficulties facing the pitching staff.