Prior to his injury, Mike Trout played in 74 games, posting an .866 OPS. Chris Coduto / Getty ImagesJune 18, 2026 Updated 6:35 pm EDTLos Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is headed to the injured list with a hamstring injury, team sources told The Athletic on Thursday.Trout, 34, was in the midst of a comeback season in which he’d posted an .866 OPS with 17 home runs. He was also poised to start his 12th All-Star game, with early voting totals placing him in second place among American League outfielders.The severity of the injury is unclear, as is his ability to return before the All-Star Game. Despite a lengthy injury history over the last several seasons, Trout had only been given one off day so far in 2026. It came in April after he was hit by a pitch.In his place, the Angels called up infielder Christian Moore, the club’s 2024 first-round pick. Over 51 games at Triple A, Moore posted a 1.053 OPS.
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