Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout returns to Major League Baseball after being activated from the injured list ahead of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Multiple reports say Trout has not played in an All-Star Game since 2019, and injuries kept him out of the event in later years. The Angels bring him back after a strained right hamstring suffered while running the bases on June 17. One report says he missed 17 games due to the injury. The Angels activated Trout on Wednesday, making him available for selection and participation in the Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park.
One outlet also describes Trout batting second as the designated hitter in a game versus the Texas Rangers under manager Kurt Suzuki, indicating he is on a live-game workload as he heads to the midseason event. Another report notes Trout is set to make his 12th All-Star appearance. A separate source adds that Trout’s Philadelphia-area connection reflects his proximity to his hometown area, as he comes “home” for the game.
