Trout went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

There was a time when a stolen base by Trout would be run-of-the-mill, but his theft Tuesday qualifies as intriguing news given that the slugger hasn't swiped more than two bags in a season since 2019. The star outfielder has gotten off to a fine start to the campaign in the power department with three homers through five games, and despite being plagued by injuries in recent years, there's little doubt that he still has the potential to be among the top home-run hitters in the sport. It would be a big bonus for Trout's fantasy managers, though, if he could get back to being a double-digit base-stealer, so it bears paying attention to see if his steal Monday was a sign that he'll be running more this year or if it turns out to be a rare occurrence in 2024.

Trout went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk in Monday's win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Trout knocked his first homer in the fourth inning followed by a massive 473-foot shot in the sixth. The star outfielder had gone 1-for-7 with four punchouts over his previous two games but is now already up to three long balls on the year. Trout's hoping to diminish the injury concerns this season and he continues to prove his dominance when healthy.

Trout went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Trout hit third in the Angels' Opening Day lineup and wasted no time parking his mark on the game by taking Corbin Burnes deep in his first at-bat. He was ultimately pulled from the game early with the Angels down big, but there is no injury issue. Trout has failed to reach 500 plate appearances in each of the last three full seasons, but he should remain an elite producer so long as he can stay on the field.

Trout is batting .208 with a home run, five RBI and a 1:11 BB:K through 24 Cactus League at-bats.

EDGE Analysis

Trout is tied for the second on the team in RBI this spring, through four of his five runs batted in came on a single swing when he belted a grand slam against Oakland on Wednesday. Spring training stats should typically be taken with a grain of salt, but it is a bit concerning that the star outfielder has struck out in nearly half of his at-bats thus far after posting a career-worst 28.7 strikeout rate last season. Trout did say at the end of the week that he is starting to see pitches better, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, and he has plenty of time to shake off any lingering rust before Opening Day.

Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Trout will bat third this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trout has traditionally hit either second or third and spent most of his time in the two-hole last season. However, that spot will be occupied by Nolan Schanuel to open 2024, with Trout providing protection. Anthony Rendon is expected to follow Trout in the cleanup spot.

Trout told reporters Monday that he doesn't want to be traded and has been pushing Angels owner Arte Moreno and general manager Perry Minasian to sign one of the remaining marquee free agents, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was speculation heading into the winter that Trout might seek a trade, but Minasian had said back in December that Trout wouldn't be dealt this offseason. While Trout on Monday wouldn't rule out asking for a trade sometime in the future, for now he remains committed to winning in Anaheim. The Angels have been somewhat loosely connected to Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, and it sounds like Trout will continue to advocate for a free-agent splurge.

Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Tuesday that Trout will not be traded this offseason, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to a variety of factors, it had always seemed like a long shot that Trout would be dealt, and now we can put any rumors of it to rest. The 32-year-old battled through another injury-shortened season in 2023, playing just 82 games because of a fractured hamate bone. Trout has nearly $250 million remaining on a contract that runs through 2030.

The Angels transferred Trout (wrist) to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A hamate fracture in Trout's left wrist has kept him on the IL since late August, and manager Tyler Nevin confirmed Sunday that Trout will not play again in 2023. Trout will finish with a .263/.367/.490 slash line with 18 homers and 44 RBI over 362 plate appearances, and he will now focus on getting ready for the start of next season. Michael Fulmer was selected from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill Trout's spot on the 40-man roster.

Trout (wrist) hit off a tee Friday, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Trout is accompanying the Angels on their current road trip and had been taking dry swings for about two weeks before progressing to hitting off a tee Friday. Neither Trout nor the team has closed the door on him returning to game action before the end of the campaign, though he's played in only one game since July 3 and wouldn't have time for a rehab assignment. Trout's return could provide the Angels with an end-of-season morale boost, but it wouldn't serve much of a purpose in the standings since the team has already been eliminated from postseason contention.

Trout (wrist) will join the Angels' for their six-game road trip this week and will start swinging the bat soon, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Angels manager Phil Nevin said earlier this month that Trout had resumed holding the bat and taking dry swings, and with the 11-time All-Star apparently having suffered no setbacks while doing so, he's poised to take the next step forward in his rehab by hitting off a tee and eventually taking batting practice. Trout doesn't look like he'll have enough time to head out on a rehab assignment before the minor-league season comes to a close, but he should still have the opportunity to test the health of his fractured left wrist by facing off against a pitching machine or playing in simulated games. Even though the Angels are out of playoff contention, the club is still keeping the door open for Trout to return from the 10-day injured list before the season ends.