Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) might need at least one more week for his cortisone shot to take effect before he can ramp up his baseball activity. But there remains long-term uncertainty about when he can return while he battles a rare condition called costovertebral dysfunction. Trout is feeling better, but there's no timeline for his return as he deals with rib-cage inflammation that's creating back pain. Head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said it's something that ...

Los Angeles Angels skipper Phil Nevin provided an update on outfielder Mike Trout (ribs) on Tuesday, saying, "Progressing like we think. Basically, it's a lot of rest right now as we manage our way through his IL days. It's just more with these back things ... it's more of a day-to-day thing. I meet with the trainers, I'll meet again later on today." Trout received a cortisone shot last Friday and remains on the injured list without a firm date for a return to action. The struggling Angels ...

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) will not be ready to return by Monday, the day he is eligible to return from the IL. Trout received a cortisone shot in his back a few days ago and won't be up to speed at the start of the new week. His timeline after that is unknown right now, but he should hopefully be ready to return later in the week. Trout has managed to stay healthier this season than he has the past few, but has started to deal with the injury bug again recently. Fantasy ...

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Mike Trout (rib cage) on the 10-day injured list with rib-cage inflammation on Monday. Trout will be eligible to return to action for the second game after the All-Star break, so he may not wind up missing all that much time. The 30-year-old superstar missed the final four games of the first half of the season with what the team was calling back spasms, and he'll also miss the All-Star game in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Hopefully, he's back to full health ...

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will be batting second and covering center field. Trout was removed from this past Tuesday's game due to upper back spasms and he went on to sit out the next three games. Luckily, he's able to get in one final game before the All-Star break as the Angels will be off on Sunday. The 30-year-old slugger is in the midst of yet another standout season, slashing ...

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the start of the Freeway Series, according to manager Phil Nevin. Trout was removed from the game early on Tuesday due to back spasms, and he hasn't played since. It isn't a serious concern, though, so fantasy managers should have the 30-year-old superstar for the weekend series against the Dodgers to close out the first half of the season. Jo Adell, who ...

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) will be held out of action for the second straight game on Thursday as the team takes on left-hander Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros. Taylor Ward will be covering center field for the game. Trout is currently dealing with upper back spasms. The ailment caused him to leave Tuesday's game early. He underwent an MRI and a CT scan and the two exams showed no muscle strains or tightness. It sounds as if he will still need at least another day ...

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. The superstar outfielder was pulled from Tuesday's contest due to back spasms. This issue isn't something that is expected to require a stint on the injured list. Taylor Ward will slide over and start in center field against righty Cristian Javier. The All-Star break is quickly approaching, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Angels being cautious with Trout.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros due to upper back spasms. After the game, Angels manager Phil Nevin stated that he removed Trout "without any discussion," saying that he "didn't like the way he was moving." Nevin also added that he believes that Trout won't require a stint on the injured list. Trout was 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts in Tuesday's game before being lifted. He's had a surprisingly rough time at the ...

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) exited Tuesday's game against the Astros early with upper back spasms, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Trout, who had gone 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, was replaced by Monte Harrison. More details about the severity of the issue should become known after the game and in the coming days. Hopefully, the issue will not lead to Trout missing significant time, as he is once again having a solid season with a .266/.365/.596 slash line, 24 home runs, and...