Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels' star outfielder, has been placed on a 10-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee. The injury occurred during a game against the Seattle Mariners when Trout attempted to leg out an infield single and was subsequently removed in the fourth inning. Although the Angels' manager, Ron Washington, stated the injury is not significant, Trout needs rest to recover. Trout has played all 29 games this season, transitioning to right field to maintain health, but his performance has been inconsistent, with a high home run count but a low batting average. The Angels, struggling at the bottom of the AL West standings, face an uphill battle without their key player for the foreseeable future.

Mike Trout suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during a game against the Seattle Mariners, leading to his placement on the 10-day injured list. The injury happened as Trout attempted to beat out an infield single, though he managed to take his position in right field before being removed in the fourth inning.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington explained that while the injury requires rest, it is not considered significant. Trout expressed hope for a quick return, attributing his knee soreness to scar tissue breaking.

This season, Trout has hit nine home runs, placing him second in MLB, yet his batting average has fallen to .179, considerably below his career average. Despite playing in all 29 games, Trout has shown signs of struggle, reflecting his ongoing battle with health issues over recent seasons.

Trout's transition from center to right field aimed to lessen the physical demands on his body, but he has played more than 82 games only once in the past four seasons due to various injuries, including a meniscus tear last year.

The Angels, currently last in the AL West with a 12-18 record, will need to navigate upcoming games without Trout's contributions, adding pressure to improve their standings amidst his absence.