Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Tue 4/12/22 12:57 AM

Trout (illness) is feeling better and could be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Trout was a late scratch Monday due to stomach distress, but he stated after the game that he's feeling better. The team will re-evaluate Trout in the morning in an effort to determine his status for Tuesday's matchup.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Mon 4/11/22 7:02 PM

Trout was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game versus Miami due to "stomach distress," but he's expected to be available off the bench, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Trout was unavailable at the end of spring training due to a stomach bug but was ready for Opening Day, and he's now dealing with another stomach issue. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern given the 30-year-old could be available off the bench, but it's worth monitoring if it continues to be a recurring problem.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Mon 4/11/22 6:35 PM

Trout was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins for undisclosed reasons, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Angels confirmed Trout won't be hitting the injured list but didn't provide any more details. Jo Adell entered the lineup in his place, starting in left field and pushing Brandon Marsh to center.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Thu 4/7/22 5:17 PM

Trout (illness) is starting Thursday's game against the Astros, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
EDGE Analysis
Trout missed the Angels' final two spring games due to a stomach bug, but he's starting in center field and batting second in Thursday's Opening Day matchup. The 30-year-old appeared in just 36 games during his injury-plagued season last year, and he hit .333 with eight homers, 23 runs, 18 RBI and two steals.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Tue 4/5/22 5:39 PM

Trout (illness) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Trout was withheld from Monday's contest due to a stomach bug, and he won't return to the lineup for the final spring game Tuesday. Manager Joe Maddon said he's optimistic the three-time AL MVP will be ready for Opening Day on Thursday, per Sam Blum of The Athletic, and the outfielder is scheduled to take batting practice Wednesday for the second straight day.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Mon 4/4/22 7:13 PM

Trout won't play in Monday's exhibition against the Dodgers due to a stomach bug, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Trout reportedly began to feel ill following Sunday's spring training game, so the team will hold him out Monday likely as a precaution. Blum adds that while it's unclear at this point how long he'll be out, the issue doesn't sound overly serious, and skipper Joe Maddon is hopeful for a quick return to the starting nine.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Sat 4/2/22 6:13 PM

Angels manager Joe Maddon indicated Friday that he may experiment with Trout as the team's leadoff hitter on occasion this season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Trout hit atop the order for Friday's Cactus League contest, with Shohei Ohtani batting behind him. That isn't likely to be the Angels' most common lineup construction this season, however, since Maddon indicated earlier in the spring that he wants Ohtani to be the team's primary leadoff man. Still, Maddon appears to be thinking of experimenting with Trout atop the order at times during the regular season. Such a scenario won't do much to change the superstar's fantasy projection unless it were to become a frequent occurrence.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Mon 3/28/22 10:21 PM

Trout went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored Monday in a Cactus League win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Trout took three days away from camp at the end of last week in order to attend a funeral, and he played in a minor-league contest Sunday. The superstar outfielder was back in the big club's lineup for Monday's tilt and was able to log three plate appearances. Trout hit second behind Shohei Ohtani on Monday, which is expected to be a common lineup configuration for the Angels this season.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Fri 3/25/22 12:02 AM

Trout will be absent from spring camp until Saturday in order to attend a funeral, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Trout has gotten into three Cactus League games thus far, going 3-for-6 with a walk and an RBI. His temporary absence won't affect his availability for Opening Day and certainly shouldn't impact fantasy managers taking part in drafts.

Mike Trout
CF/RF/DH LAA
Tue 3/15/22 2:37 AM

Trout will be the Angels' center fielder this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
There had been some speculation dating back to last season that Trout could move to a corner outfield spot in order to reduce his risk of injury, but manager Joe Maddon confirmed Monday that the superstar will remain in his customary center-field position for now. It's worth noting that Trout has discussed with team management moving to a corner outfield spot down the road, per Sam Blum of The Athletic, though that isn't expected to happen this year. Such a shift could take place if Trout continues to struggle to remain healthy for a full campaign. He hasn't played in more than 140 contests since the 2016 season.