Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was forced to leave Monday’s 10-3 loss to the San Diego Padres early after suffering a wrist injury. It is yet unclear whether the injury will sideline Trout for an extended period.
Trout took a hard swing on a pitch from Nick Martinez and immediately started shaking his left hand. He then called for assistance from the dugout and was eventually replaced by Mickey Moniak.
Speaking with reporters after the game, Trout said that “something felt uncomfortable” in his wrist after the swing. He had X-rays in his wrist shortly after the game and is currently awaiting the results.
“It doesn’t feel great. I mean, there’s no two ways to it,” Trout added. “Hopefully, just a sprained wrist. I can’t describe the pain I felt. I had never felt it before, ever before this. I never had wrist problems or anything. Just freak things.”
Injuries have been a recurring theme for Trout in recent years. He dealt with a number of health issues, including torn calf and back disorders that limited him to 36 games in 2021 and 119 games in 2022.
This year, Trout seemed like he left the issues behind. He played all but six games in 2023, batting .263 with 18 homers and 44 RBIs. The 31-year-old was selected into this season’s All-Star team, marking his 11th selection.
