The Angels’ dismal season received another hit on Thursday as general manager Perry Minasian confirmed Mike Trout will miss the rest of the 2024 season.
The Angels star tore his meniscus in April and required surgery to mend it. He started a rehab assignment last week and was removed after one at-bat. Trout appeared enthusiastic about returning to the Triple-A lineup soon, but Minasian was unsure about his star outfielder’s comeback when he talked with media following Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline.
Since my initial surgery on May 3rd to repair my meniscus, the rehabilitation process has been longer and more difficult than expected. After months of effort, I was devastated to learn from an MRI yesterday that my meniscus is torn again, requiring another surgery and ending my hopes of returning this season.
Playing and competing are central to my life. This news is as heartbreaking and frustrating for me as it is for you, the fans. I know I may have disappointed many, but I am determined to come back even stronger.
I will continue to support my team and teammates from the dugout as we push forward into the second half of the season.
Thank you for your support.
Trout is no stranger to injuries. In 2017, he suffered a torn thumb ligament, a calf strain in 2021, back inflammation in 2022, and a broken hamate in 2023. The back inflammation, diagnosed as costovertebral dysfunction, will likely affect Trout for the rest of his career.
At the time of his meniscus injury, Trout was batting .220 with 10 home runs and 14 RBIs.