Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. Nothing has been reported regarding an injury, so this seems to be just a routine day off. Michael Hermosillo will get the start in his place. Hermosillo has hit just .213 this season and will face Charlie Morton, so he should be avoided in daily fantasy.

The Los Angeles Angels are expected to try again to make outfielder Mike Trout a lifetime Angel when they discuss a contract with him this winter, and a rival agent suggested that Trout's agent would be wise to wait until impending free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are signed to provide a floor. The Angels previously compromised and signed Trout to a six-year, $144 million deal through 2020. He's currently the highest paid position player at $33.25 million this season. One concern fo[...]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is back in the lineup on Friday, batting third and playing center field. Trout took a day off after getting hit by a pitch on Tuesday, but after two days off he is back and ready to go. He should be back in all starting lineups going forward.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game. Eric Young Jr. is playing center field and batting ninth in his absence. No word on why Trout is out, although he was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's game. Young is not a great DFS option for tonight.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is officially back, batting third and playing center field on Friday. Fellow outfielder Jabari Blash was optioned to Triple-A to make room. Trout has been out since August 1, first with a wrist injury and then because he was grieving the loss of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout is hitting .302 with 30 home runs and 21 steals on the year and should be placed back in all fantasy lineups.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. Trout has been out since August 1, first for a jammed wrist and then to grieve the loss of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout is 100% healthy and should be immediately returned into all fantasy lineups. Eric Young will likely head to the bench with Trout's return.

As is frequently the case on Thursday evenings, I found myself scrolling through Reddit, Twitter, and a few fantasy sites in what I've dubbed "productive procrastination" mode. I'm searching for an idea for this vaguely-defined, quasi-behavioral, somewhat self-indulgent feature while also granting myself the freedom to sample the occasional meme. Gotta go with the tide or drown, as they say. Eventually, Alex Chamberlain unwittingly gifted me with the backbone of today's piece when he resurrec[...]

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (bereavement) is not expected to return until Friday against the Astros. Trout was originally placed on the 10-day DL with a wrist injury, but has remained off the field after the tragic passing of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout will rejoin the team when they host the Astros at the end of the week. Until then, Eric Young will continue to man centerfield in his absence.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) isn't expected to return from the disabled list until the team's next homestand, which begins next Friday against the Astros. Trout has been out since Aug. 1 with a wrist injury but recently took a leave of absence after his brother in law suddenly passed away. All his fantasy owners can do is patiently await the superstar's return. Eric Young Jr. continues to fill in in center field but is a poor fantasy option outside of the deepest of AL-onl[...]

2018 is shaping up to be my worst fantasy baseball performance of the decade. I'm on track to win my home league, but I'm doomed to finish in the bottom half of the standings in most of my entries this season. There are plenty of reasons why obstacles with which we're all familiar. It's frustrating, but sometimes it just isn't your year. A quick look at the draft results in each of my leagues reveals a common thread -; my work in the room was subpar. You've heard the expression, "You can't wi[...]