Angels to put Trout on IL with bone bruise in knee
Briefly

The Los Angeles Angels announced that star outfielder Mike Trout will be placed on the injured list due to a bone bruise in his left knee. This injury follows a recent incident during a game against the Seattle Mariners, where Trout reported discomfort after sprinting to first base. Although manager Ron Washington reassured that there is no structural damage and uptime is minimal, this is Trout's first missed game of the season, raising concern given his injury history from last year where he missed significant playtime after knee surgery.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has been placed on the injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee, but tests showed no serious damage.
Manager Ron Washington indicated that Mike Trout is hopeful about the injury, mentioning it may be scar tissue breaking up and emphasizing that he trained hard to recover from previous injuries.
This is the first game Trout missed this season, highlighting the challenges of staying healthy after struggling with injuries in the previous season.
The Angels outfielder's batting average is concerning at .173 this season, despite hitting nine home runs and racking up 18 RBIs.
Read at ESPN.com
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