MLB fans are offering prayers and messages of support for Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout following news that he’ll be out for the rest of the 2024 season.
On Thursday afternoon, Mike Trout announced that he’ll miss the rest of 2024 after learning that he requires a second surgery on his torn meniscus. Trout has been sidelined for just over three months after undergoing the initial procedure on May 3:
It’s another sad injury development for a man who was regarded as the best baseball player for nearly a decade. Because of injuries and the shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trout has only appeared in 319 total games over the past five seasons.
Mike Trout’s announcement crushed MLB fans, but they came together to offer him prayers and heartwarming messages of support:
The Angels have one of baseball’s weakest farm systems and lack game-changing talents. Trout is under contract through 2030, but his age (33 next week) and injury history mean the Angels have to consider trading him.
Though Trout has never indicated a desire to leave, one can only wonder if he’ll be motivated by the chance to chase a championship on the back end of his career. Despite the hefty dollars remaining on his deal, several teams should be keen to take a chance on Trout in their bid to win a World Series.
