Mike Trout's name is being mentioned in possible trade talks as the Los Angeles Angels struggle to stay in the playoff picture. On June 18, the Angels won a series against the Baltimore Orioles.
What happened?
The Angels are currently six games back from the AL wild card, despite having a decent June.
Why it matters for Mike Trout
Mike Trout is having an incredible season, with 17 home runs and 36 RBI in 74 games, but the team's struggles have led to speculation about his future.
What comes next?
Former manager Clint Hurdle praised Trout's loyalty, saying "He's given it everything he's got (in Anaheim) and that's all you can ask out of an athlete."
The Angels' owner, Arte Moreno, has stated that he doesn't want to deal his top young players, but a trade for Trout could improve the team's farm system.
Trout is currently on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, but he is expected to return soon.
The Angels have a lot of ground to make up in the American League, and it's unclear if they will be able to turn their season around.
Clint Hurdle told Kyle Odegard of Actionnetwork.com that "I've got to think there are certain times when you have to move people to get younger people and more people to fill the holes."
Mike Trout is 34 years old and in the middle of a massive 12-year, $426.5 million deal that takes him through 2030.
The trade deadline is August 3, and it will be interesting to see what the Angels decide to do with Trout.
Trout leads the Angels with 17 home runs and has 36 RBI while slashing .234/.394/.472 (.866 OPS).
The Angels don't seem to be improving at the rate they need to, and it's hard to imagine Trout in a different uniform.
But the organization should do right by him and move him, not only to do him a favor, but the team as well.
The Angels have a ton of talent that could be moved by the trade deadline, but it's unclear what they will decide to do.
Mike Trout is a generational talent, but he isn’t getting any younger.
The Angels must continue to stack wins and series wins to get back in the playoff picture.
It's unclear what the future holds for Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels.
The team's struggles have led to speculation about Trout's future, and it will be interesting to see what happens next.
Mike Trout is expected to return from his injury soon, and it will be interesting to see how he performs.
The Angels have a lot of work to do if they want to stay in the playoff picture.
Mike Trout is a key player for the Angels, and his performance will be crucial in the second half of the season.
The trade deadline is approaching, and it will be interesting to see what the Angels decide to do with Trout.
The Angels' owner, Arte Moreno, has a tough decision to make about Trout's future.
Mike Trout is a loyal player who has stuck with the Angels despite the team's struggles.
It's unclear what the future holds for Mike Trout, but one thing is certain - he is a talented player who will be closely watched in the second half of the season.