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.

EDGE Analysis

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.