Mike Trout Gets Night Off After Minor Injury on July 9

Mike Trout was held out of the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup on July 10 after feeling a minor injury running to first base in his final at-bat on July 9. He told reporters he initially thought it was a cramp and has since undergone a scan, but his concern level remains very low.

Trout felt discomfort during his last at-bat on July 9 while sprinting to first base. He did not leave the game immediately but was pulled from the lineup the next day as a precaution. The Angels confirmed he had a scan, though no serious damage was found. Trout himself downplayed the issue, saying he expects to return as soon as eligible.

With the All-Star break approaching, the Angels are prioritizing long-term health over short-term roster needs. Trout, 34, has played 87 games this season and remains one of the team’s most consistent offensive threats. Losing him even briefly could impact their playoff push, especially with Shohei Ohtani also managing a knee issue.

Christian Moore was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to take Trout’s spot on the active roster. Moore, 23, has hit .287 with 12 home runs in Salt Lake this season. The Angels have not named a replacement in the leadoff spot, but Mike Trout is expected to rejoin the lineup by July 15 if he continues to respond well to rest. The team’s next game is on July 11 against the Seattle Mariners.

While Trout sits, the Angels’ offense will lean on Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo to carry the lineup. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Antwone Kelly to Triple-A Indianapolis after he allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings over two appearances. The Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 5-3 on Sunday, with Ildemaro Vargas driving in the go-ahead run on a misplayed double. Emmet Sheehan struggled with velocity drop-off in his five-plus innings, and Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game: his ninth leadoff homer this year: before having his left knee drained.