Mike Trout Has Clear Message With Angels Facing Trade Decision
The Los Angeles Angels have dealt with an injury to their best player and an unexpected coaching change, but they're still standing. The team is 47-48 heading into Sunday's bout with the Arizona Diamondbacks despite future Hall of Famer Mike Trout previously missing time with a knee injury and manager Ron Washington stepping away for health reasons.
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Los Angeles is three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the AL's third and final Wild Card spot. The club has a chance of making the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
However, the front office must decide how confident it is in its squad. If it thinks this success is a mirage, it could be sellers rather than buyers as the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches.
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout (27)Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Trout thinks that the front office believes in the club, via The Athletic's Sam Blum.
'I think they know [of the team's potential]. They're down here, they see it and they feel it,' the three-time AL MVP said. 'They know the guys we got in this clubhouse. It's fun to come to the ballpark.'
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The Angels are 5-5 in their last 10 games and are 24-22 at home.
One of the players who could be traded is closer Kenley Jansen, via Blum. The 37-year-old, who is MLB's active saves leader, signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles this past offseason. He has a 3.38 ERA and 16 saves over 38 appearances this season.
The Angels will hit the road to face the Philadelphia Phillies after the All-Star break.
Related: Angels Star Mike Trout Sends 5-Word Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Message
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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