Mike Trout is back on the injured list. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder was placed on the 10-day IL due to a right hamstring strain on Thursday.

What happened?

The injury occurred when Trout was running to first base on Wednesday in the Angels' 8-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Trout told MLB.com that the injury is a night-and-day difference from the previous night.

Why it matters for Mike Trout

Injuries have hindered Trout for much of this decade, playing more than 82 games in a season just twice since winning his third AL MVP award in 2019.

The 34-year-old Trout had played in 74 of 75 games this year in a resurgent season, batting .234 with an .866 OPS, 17 homers, 36 RBIs, and seven steals.

What comes next?

The Angels recalled infielder Christian Moore from Triple-A Salt Lake among a flurry of moves, creating an opportunity for Moore to play.

Moore was hitting .333 with a .468 on-base percentage, nine homers, 45 RBIs, and 10 steals in 51 games at Salt Lake.

The Angels also recalled right-hander Ryan Johnson from Double-A Rocket City, released left-hander Drew Pomeranz, and optioned right-hander Brett Kerry and catcher Logan Porter to Salt Lake.

Trout had the second-highest vote count of any AL outfielder in the All-Star Game balloting totals, growing up near Philadelphia where this year’s All-Star Game will take place next month.

Trout entered Thursday with an AL-leading 54 runs, a total that was tied for second in the majors behind Washington’s James Wood, and 66 walks that ranked second in the big leagues, behind the Athletics’ Nick Kurtz.

The injury to Trout will be a significant blow to the Angels, who are relying on him for a successful season, and his return will be highly anticipated by fans and the team alike.

Trout's performance this season has been impressive, and his absence will be felt, but the team is hopeful for his quick recovery and return to the field.

The Angels will have to adjust their lineup and strategy without Trout, but they are confident in their ability to perform well and win games, even without their star player.

Trout's injury is a reminder of the risks and challenges that athletes face, and the importance of taking care of their bodies and health, both on and off the field.

The Angels and their fans are wishing Trout a speedy recovery and looking forward to his return to the field, where he can continue to perform at his best and help the team succeed.

The team's performance and success will depend on how well they can adapt to Trout's absence and how quickly he can recover and return to the field, and they are hopeful that it will be soon.

The injury to Trout is a significant setback, but the Angels are confident in their ability to overcome it and continue to compete at a high level, and they are looking forward to Trout's return and the impact he will have on the team's performance.

The Angels' season is far from over, and they are hopeful that Trout's injury will not have a lasting impact on their chances of success, and they are looking forward to the rest of the season and the opportunities that lie ahead.

The team is focused on the present and the future, and they are confident that they can overcome any obstacles and achieve their goals, even without Trout, but they are also looking forward to his return and the impact he will have on the team's performance