Mike Trout Dealing With Stomach Bug rotoballer.com Tue 4/5/22 6:06 PM

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) is being held out of the lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday due to a stomach bug. The star outfielder reportedly began feeling sick after the team's game on Sunday and he hasn't seen any action since. Opening Day is now two days away. Trout and the Angels will be going up against the Houston Astros on Thursday. At this point, there's no reason to think he won't be good to go for that game, but keep an eye out for further updates.

Mike Trout Fully Recovered From Calf Injury rotoballer.com Fri 3/4/22 9:02 PM

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will be a full participant whenever Spring Training begins. In mid-May, he suffered a calf strain and was limited to 36 games in 2021. According to Trout's agent Craig Landis, the star outfielder is "100%" and is expected to be a full participant when spring training begins." He was close to returning in September, but with the Angels out of playoff contention, Trout decided the risk of aggravating the injury going into the offseason wasn't worth ...

Identifying Risk via ATC Projections – Round 1 rotoballer.com Thu 2/3/22 12:53 PM

Todays article will attempt to give the reader a few new perspectives on player risk. I will attempt to enhance your understanding of projections, and at the same time seek to form a more complete picture of each player.To do this, I will first color in your understanding of the makeup of the ATC projections more vividly.First, what is a fantasy baseball projection? Projections ExplainedAbove are two examples from Nick Marianos excellent CUTTER projections. Mike Trout is projected to hit 35...

Mike Trout 2022 Player Outlook: Still an Elite Talent at a Discount rotoballer.com Wed 12/29/21 12:35 PM

Calling Mike Trout great is boring at this point, and his stellar 2021 season should do nothing to change that: .333/.466/.624 with eight homers and a pair of steals in just 146 PAs. However, his detractors may find something to hold against the 30-year-old for the first time in his career. A right calf strain cost Trout roughly three-quarters of the season, though reports indicate that Trout could've come back if the Angels were still in the race and he was expected to have a healthy ...

Who's #1? Early Look at Picking First Overall rotoballer.com Wed 1/5/22 3:00 PM

With the off-season fully underway and early drafts already taking place, its time to start looking at those players being selected first in drafts. This year offers a very different set of players than weve seen in recent memory.Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Ronald Acuna Jr. have all fallen out of contention for first selection overall, and Fernando Tatis is now accompanied by the likes of Trea Turner, Juan Soto, and Shohei Ohtani at the first slot on the draft board.RkPlayerTeamPosition(s)ADP ...

Kris Bryant's Market Is Percolating rotoballer.com Wed 12/1/21 10:57 PM

The New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres are among many teams that are interested in signing star free-agent Kris Bryant. The Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros, among others, have also checked in. Bryant's biggest draw is his versatility, with his ability to play third base, first base and all three outfield positions. The Angels have mostly been focusing on pitching, but the thought of Bryant joining a lineup with Mike Trout and ...

Mike Trout Unlikely To Return In 2021 rotoballer.com Wed 9/15/21 7:24 PM

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is unlikely to return to the field this year, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Maddon said that he would be "very surprised" if Trout made it back this year. The update isn't very surprising to hear, but it's the most clarity we've received on Trout in quite some time. The three-time MVP has been out since May 18 with a right calf strain. He played in just 36 games this year and slashed .333/.466/.624 ...

Mike Trout Continues Dealing With Soreness rotoballer.com Mon 8/30/21 10:39 PM

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) continues to deal with lingering soreness, according to manager Joe Maddon. The Angels manager added that the organization is getting closer to a final decision on Trout's status. He has been sidelined since mid-May due to a calf issue. Trout is pushing to play, but we'll see if the Angels actually allow it. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him, but the chances of him returning decrease every day.

Mike Trout Still Without A Timetable For Return rotoballer.com Tue 8/24/21 6:16 PM

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) remains without a timetable to return, according to head coach Joe Maddon. He has been able to do some daily workouts, but the organization has not scheduled a rehab assignment. Trout has been sidelined since mid-May due to a Grade 2 right calf strain. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him back in the lineup until at least early September at the earliest.

Mike Trout Getting Closer To Rehab rotoballer.com Thu 8/19/21 11:16 AM

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) was doing some pregame workouts on Wednesday, and he's getting closer to a rehab assignment, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. At this point, there is no target date for his rehab, but it's a step in the right direction. Trout has been on the shelf since May 18, and the Angels have been very cautious with his injury. Trout was again putting up great numbers during his brief 36 games, slashing .333/.466/.624 with eight home runs and two ...