Trout activated off IL, putting him on track for All-Star Game

Angels superstar Mike Trout was activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday ahead of Los Angeles' game against the Rangers at Globe Life Field. The activation puts him on course to play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Philadelphia, where he will be a starting outfielder for the American League.

Infielder Donovan Walton was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Trout had been on the IL since sustaining a right hamstring strain on June 17, but he had been determined to return in time for the Midsummer Classic, which will take place just 40 miles from his hometown of Millville, N.J. This year marks Trout's 12th career All-Star selection, but he hasn’t played in an All-Star Game since 2019 after missing the 2021-23 editions due to injuries.

“He's been to it a lot of times, but I know this one meant a lot to him, obviously being in Philly,” Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said recently. “Just how hard he's worked to get to this spot. I played with Mike for two years. I appreciated the way he went about it. But now being a manager and seeing how he goes about it and what he means to the team, it couldn't have happened to a better guy.”

The 34-year-old has slashed .234/.394/.472 with 17 homers, 12 doubles, seven stolen bases, 54 runs and 36 RBIs in 74 games this season.