Dodgers take on the Angels after Smith's 4-hit game
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MIKE TROUT #27 - CENTER FIELDER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
10 HR •
14 RBI •
.220 AVG
10 HR
14 RBI
.220 AVG
Plans to play Saturday Trout (back) and interim manager Phil Nevin both expect the outfielder to be in the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact The 30-year-old hasn't seen the field since exiting Tuesday's matchup with the Astros due to upper-back spasms, but he's expected to be back in action Saturday for the Halos' final game before the All-Star break. However, it's worth noting the team also expected him back in the lineup Friday before he ultimately sat out, so it's certainly not a sure thing Trout will return to the starting nine. He'll be evaluated again Saturday morning to determine his availability.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Still sitting Friday Trout (back) will sit Friday against the Dodgers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Trout hasn't played since leaving Tuesday's game against the Astros due to back spasms. Previous reports indicated that the Angels expected him back Friday, but he'll wind up getting at least one more day off. Taylor Ward again slides to center field, with Jo Adell starting in right.
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Expected to return Friday Trout (back), who isn't starting Thursday against Houston, is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Trout has been dealing with upper-back spasms since Tuesday but will likely return to the lineup to begin the Angels' two-game series against the Dodgers ahead of the All-Star break. Brandon Marsh, Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are starting in the outfield from left to right Thursday.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Thursday, as expected Trout (back) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Angels interim manager Phil Nevin previously said Trout wasn't likely to be in the lineup for the series finale versus Houston, so it's no surprise the outfielder is missing his second straight contest with upper-back spasms. It remains to be seen if the 30-year-old will be available for Friday's matchup with the Dodgers.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Thursday Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said after Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Astros that Trout (back) is unlikely to return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale, Rhett Bollinger...
Impact Trout is still dealing with upper-back spasms, which resulted in his early removal from Tuesday's 6-5 loss. Los Angeles rolled out a starting outfield of Brandon Marsh, Jo Adell and Taylor Ward on Wednesday and will likely stick with that setup again Thursday while Trout gets another day off to recover.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM
Trout expected to play in All-Star Game despite back spasms
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Not starting Wednesday Trout (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 30-year-old was removed from Tuesday's game against Houston due to upper-back spasms but isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Trout had an MRI and a CT scan come back clean, so he's expected back within a few days. Brandon Marsh, Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, who is fresh up from Triple-A Salt Lake will start in the outfield from left to right.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Should avoid IL Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said after Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Astros that Trout (back) is expected to avoid a stint on the injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports...
Impact After Trout was evaluated by Angels head trainer Mike Frostad following his departure prior to the fifth inning Tuesday, Nevin said the star outfielder was diagnosed with upper-back spasms and is being viewed as day-to-day. Though initial tests didn't reveal any concerning injury, Trout could still be at risk of missing the remaining two games of the series with Houston. Brandon Marsh moved from left field to play center following Trout's early exit Tuesday.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Astros
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Astros blow 4-run lead, rally in 9th to beat Angels, 6-5
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JULY 13, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
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JULY 13, 2022 • MLB.COM
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JULY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mike Trout leaves Angels' game with upper back spasms
Mike Trout has left the Los Angeles Angels’ game against Houston with upper back spasmsJULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
