The Angels activated Mike Trout from the injured list Wednesday, days before the three-time MVP is set to take the field at the All-Star Game. Veteran infielder Donovan Walton was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.Trout, 34, hasn't played since June 17 because of a strained right hamstring. In the meantime, he was voted to start for the American League at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia, the closest MLB city to his hometown of Millville, New Jersey.For Trout, already an 11-time All-Star, his return to health came just in time."It's going to be great," he said Sunday. "Looking forward to it. Lots of friends and family."Prior to the injury, Trout posted a .394 on-base percentage (fifth in the AL). His 66 walks rank third, while his .866 OPS and 54 runs also place him among the Top 10 in the league. Walton, 32, was slashing .319/.354/.505 in 32 gmes this season. While his 141 OPS+ was a pleasant surprise, it was also wildly out of line with his 46 OPS+ from stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants from 2019-25. Perhaps the Angels were forecasting regression, even after Walton delivered a pinch hit double in his most recent plate appearance on July 5 against the Boston Red Sox.Walton made appearances at second base, third base, and designated hitter during his time with the Angels.More to come on this story.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow