Trout told reporters Friday that the MRI on his left knee came back clean, and he expects to start running again soon, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trout added that scar tissue broke up in his left knee, which caused discomfort and his eventual pull from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake. Once he resumes running and barring any setbacks, he is expected to return to his rehab assignment before coming off the injured list, which he has been on since April 30 after undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. Prior to the injury, Trout was slashing .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs, 14 RBI and an .866 OPS across 126 plate appearances.

The Angels announced Wednesday that Trout (knee) has been pulled off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake and will return to Southern California to undergo further evaluation.

EDGE Analysis

Trout was removed from his first rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. Angels manager Ron Washington expressed hope earlier that Trout would be able to serve as Salt Lake's designated hitter Wednesday, but the 32-year-old will instead be looked at by team doctors as the Halos look to determine the severity of his latest setback. Trout has been looking to return from the IL before the end of July, though the chances of that happening appear to be shrinking.

Angels manager Ron Washington said that Trout (knee) could be able to serve as the designated hitter in a rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trout began a rehab assignment with Salt Lake on Tuesday but was removed after one plate appearance and two innings in center field when he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. However, Washington said Trout was feeling better as the night went on, and the three-time American League MVP looks like he could be ready to play Wednesday in a non-defensive role. Trout has been targeting a return from the 10-day injured list before the end of July, but that will be contingent on him quickly moving past the knee soreness and resuming his rehab assignment.

Trout was removed from his rehab game at Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday due to left knee soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Trout was slated to play at least five innings during his first rehab game in Triple-A, but his knee forced him out of the game after only two frames. He had been targeting a return to Los Angeles before the end of the month, though his latest flareup could put those plans in jeopardy.

Trout (knee) will report to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday to continue his rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The club plans for Trout to play at least two games at Triple-A before making a decision on next steps. His last big-league action dates back to April 29 against the Phillies, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the team extend his rehab assignment a few more days to be certain he's healthy before activating him from the 10-day injured list.

Trout (knee) is headed to Arizona on Saturday to face live pitching at the Angels' spring training complex, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trout is expected to spend two days in Arizona before launching a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. The outfielder has been sidelined since April 30 while recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee, but he could return to the Angels' lineup as soon as Thursday at home versus the Athletics.

Manager Ron Washington said Friday that Trout (knee) will head to the Angels' complex in Arizona to face live pitching before beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington didn't say exactly when Trout's assignment might begin, though it seems the outfielder's goal of returning from the injured list before the end of July is still feasible. However, considering the 32-year-old slugger has been held out of action for over two months, the Angels may extend his assignment into early August to ensure he receives enough at-bats before rejoining the active roster.

Trout (knee) has been swinging a bat as part of his rehab activities and is targeting a return to action by the end of July, per the Associated Press.

EDGE Analysis

Trout hasn't yet done work in the outfield, but he's anticipating being able to rejoin the Angels at the end of July. The future Hall of Famer told Bally Sports West, "I'm pretty sure it's going to be pretty soon" when referring to a potential return, though he didn't specify a date. Trout hasn't played in a game since going 0-for-3 against Philadelphia on April 29. It's not yet clear if he'll play in any minor-league rehab games prior to rejoining the big club.

Trout (knee) jogged on the field and hit some soft toss Monday, and the 32-year-old outfielder said he should progress to batting practice in a few days, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trout continues to work his way back from surgery on the torn meniscus in his left knee in early May. It took him until late June to return to baseball activities, but he has been ramping up his workouts and is close to taking the next step in his rehab program. Trout is aiming to return from the injured list by the end of July, but he'll likely need a rehab assignment before returning to major-league action. Prior to his injury, Trout was slashing .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs and 14 RBI over 126 plate appearances.

Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Trout (knee) has started running on a treadmill, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a big step in Trout's recovery as he works his way back from surgery on a torn meniscus in early May. He has also done some hitting on the field. Trout said this past weekend that he expected to return from the injured list by late July, although he certainly has some markers he needs to hit first before making that happen.