Injury Woes Now Define Angels’ Trout as Much as His Sublime Talent
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout stands in the dugout before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Anaheim, Calif., on April 30, 2024. Ryan Sun/AP Photo
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Mike Trout never had a significant injury in his charmed baseball career until May 2017, when he tore a thumb ligament sliding headfirst into second base.
On his first day back from a 39-game absence, the superstar slugger stole second—and he slid headfirst again.
