Saturday brought a series of noteworthy events for Mike Trout.
The Los Angeles Angels found themselves grappling with the departure of two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, who inked a historic 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. As fans anxiously anticipated the possibility of another star exiting the franchise, the spotlight turned to three-time American League MVP Mike Trout.
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In an interesting twist, Trout was immersed in celebrating his sixth wedding anniversary with his wife, Jess. Both took to social media to express heartfelt messages to each other.
Despite the 32-year-old not expressing a desire for a trade, fans on social media are expressing hope to see him donning a different uniform in the near future.
Trout committed to a 12-year, $426 million contract with the Angels in 2019, securing his position with the team for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, there’s a lingering question about whether his exceptional talents might be better utilized elsewhere.
Trout, an 11-time All-Star, has dedicated his entire 13-year career to the Angels. Despite his individual success, the team has struggled to achieve significant accomplishments. The Angels made the playoffs only once during Trout’s tenure, facing a sweep in the ALDS in 2014. Since then, the team has failed to return to the postseason, with a 73-89 finish in the 2023 season extending their playoff drought to nine years.
Amidst the team’s challenges, at least Trout finds solace in a contented marriage and the enjoyment of his married life.
