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Mike Trout to Be Activated Friday

Originally posted on Inside The Diamonds
By Chris Lavallee | Last updated May 29, 2025 11:27 PM ET

The Los Angeles Angels will start a three-game series in Cleveland tomorrow night. They are coming off being swept by the New York Yankees after being outscored 9-3 in the three games. The Angels will face the Guardians with a key piece back in their lineup. According to Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group the Angels are activating Mike Trout as they optioned outfielder Matthew Lugo to Triple-A Salt Lake. Trout has been out since May 1 as he recovered from a bone bruise on his left knee. In 29 games prior to the injury he was hitting .179 with a .727 OPS. He had a double, a triple, nine home runs, 18 RBI, 14 runs scored, two stolen bases, and 12 walks. Lugo in 15 games hit .231 with a .814 OPS. He had two doubles, a triple, three home runs, six RBI, and five runs scored.

Yes, this does mean the Angels are activating Mike Trout tomorrow in Cleveland, per source.

He’s been out since May 1. pic.twitter.com/ZS7zhY1yjZ
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) May 30, 2025

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Mike Trout

The three-time MVP is in his 15th season. Trout is a .297 career hitter with a .986 OPS. He has 312 doubles, 55 triples, 387 home runs, 972 RBI, 1,137 runs scored, 214 stolen bases, and 992 walks. He’s an 11-time All-Star winning MVP is the midsummer classic twice. He’s also a nine-time Silver Slugger, and a Rookie of the Year. Trout has finished in the top two of MVP voting seven times and in thee top five nine times.

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