Mike Trout ready for All-Star Game as he makes return from IL

Mike Trout ready for All-Star Game as he makes return from IL

Mike Trout hasn’t played in an All-Star Game since 2019.

More than five years later, the Los Angeles Angels star is set to make his 12th All-Star appearance at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, less than 50 miles away from Trout’s hometown.

The Angels activated Trout from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, making him available for the Midsummer Classic on July 14.

Mike Trout is set to make his 12th All-Star appearance. AP Photo/Rick Scuteri

Trout missed the 2021-23 All-Star Games because of injury, but it appears he is on track to be a starting outfielder for the American League under manager John Schneider.

The 34-year-old landed on the IL with a right hamstring strain on June 17, but he was projected to return in time for the event.

This season, Trout has slashed .234/.394/.472 with 17 homers, 36 RBIs, 12 doubles, seven stolen bases, 54 runs across 74 games.


Mike Trout
Angels star Mike Trout has dealt with myriad injuries since the 2021 season. Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Since the 2021 campaign, the former MVP has dealt with a slew of injuries for the last couple of seasons. Trout’s availability, or lack thereof, was the reason he wasn’t selected to be an All-Star in 2024. It marked the first time in his career he didn’t earn the honor.

The 2026 All-Star Game should be extra special for Trout, who has worked his way back from injury to play in the Midsummer Classic.

American League Lineup for All-Star Game

Catcher: Shea Langeliers (Athletics)
First Base: Nick Kurtz (Athletics)*
Second Base: Ernie Clement (Blue Jays)
Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)
Third Base: Junior Caminero (Rays)
Outfield: Mike Trout (Angels)
Outfield: Byron Buxton (Twins)
Outfield: Aaron Judge (Yankees)
Designated Hitter: Yordan Alvarez (Astros)

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