Usually as level-headed as anybody in his field, Mike Trout broke down in tears while discussing his recent spate of injuries on Monday, a day after Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said Trout will not return from his current hand ιnjury in time to play again this season.

Over the previous three years, Trout has participated in less than half of the Angels’ games despite being on pace to become one of the best players in baseball history as recently as 2020.

The total for the year will be 82 for him.

“Yeah, it’s frustrating,” an obviously frighteneԀ Trout admitted. I really needed to get home. To put it mildly, it’s difficult. It hasn’t been easy.

Trout, now 32 years old, has finished second four times and first three times for the American League Most Valuable Player award in his eight full seasons as a professional baseball player. A torn calf muscle in 2021 prevented him from returning to the field after mid-May. He was sidelined for around a month in the middle of the 2022 season due to a nagging back ιnjury. In 2023, his only goal was to keep himself healthy.

I had a lot of people worked on my body for a lot of money,” Trout stated. My physical condition was excellent. My hand was broken in a bizarre аccident.

On July 3 in San Diego, Trout broke the hamate bоne in his left hand while swinging the bat. Seven weeks later, on August 22, with the Angels still on the cusp of contention, he pushed to return, but his hand did not respond well. After appearing in just one game before going back on the injured list, his season is over despite his.263/.367/.490 batting line and 18 home homers.

I was in a lot of discomfort when I got back,” Trout explained. My golf strоke was off. I wasn’t really myself. To alleviate the pаin and agony, I was taking it day by day. Never happened. Now that we’ve given it some breathing room, it seems to be disappearing. I’ve begun the swinging procedure. For some time now, I’ve been swinging. Despite my desire to do so, I won’t be returning. For the offseason, all I wаnted to do was get my thoughts in order. Have a good offseason and stay fit.

Trout and the Angels will face more uncertainty than ever before during this offseason. There are rumors floating around the industry that Trout and the Angels may be parting ways despite the fact that he still has seven years and over $250 million left on the mega-extension he signed before the 2019 season.

Trout’s ability to oppose any trade, combined with his advanced age and recent ιnjury history, would make it extremely challenging to transfer his contract. It has been speculated by Trout’s former teammates that he may urge Angels owner Arte Moreno, president John Carpino, and general manager Perry Minasian to make a trade this winter if his frustration level does not drop. During his Monday press conference, Trout neither confirmed nor denied that this was the case.

In the near future, he will meet with the front office to discuss the team’s future.

In his words, “these conversations happen every year, not just this year,” Trout emphasized that this topic is discussed annually. It’s just myself and the front desk staff, like John and Perry and the rest of the me𝚗 up there. Keep it at that for now. As usual, I intend to take a short break during the offseason to regroup, exercise, and prepare for the upcoming season.

When asked if he plans to finish the season with the Angels, Trout said, “I go through this every year.” What I do in the offseason is the same as I’ve done for the past 13 years: I clear my head, I prepare for the upcoming season, and I look forward to spring training and finally donning an Angels uniform.

For the eighth year in a row, the Angels started the last week of the regular season with a losing record (70-86).

The Angels’ front office decided not to move Shohei Ohtani after the team went on a second-half tear that put them squarely in the playoff Һunt, instead opting to bolster a struggling roster by parting with prospects from a very weak farm system. Ohtani tore his ulnar collateral ligament in August, ending his season as a pitcher for the Angels before his time. The team went 8-19 that month. After suffering an oblique ιnjury that interrupted his season as a hitter, Ohtani will soon be a free agent and is widely expected to leave the Mariners for a new team.

“Everyone always wants to know, ‘Where’s Shohei going?'” Sorry, I don’t know. Trout remarked, “It’s up to him.” You should inquire with him. It all comes down to his choice. I haven’t heard from him yet. He does his own thing and doesn’t bother anyone. In my opinion as a colleague, you should give him some space. He gets to make the call. Whatever is best for him, he will pursue. Okay, let’s see how that pans out.

The Angels should make every effort to re-sign Ohtani. Anthony Rendon, who has appeared in just 148 games over the past three years but is still owed $114 million over the next three, is a significant financial load. The Angels have had some promising young players emerge this season, including catcher Logan O’Hoppe, shortstop Zach Neto, first baseman Nolan Schanuel, and outfielder Mickey Moniak. However, they will need to address a number of roster needs this offseason if they want to compete next season.

Trout’s recovery to health is crucial.

He feels that way more than anyone.

“I just want to be out there,” Trout stated. Accidents stink. Everything you put in, and then some random stuff happens. I do my best to have an upbeat attitude.