Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the remainder of the season due to surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Despite having the option to delay the surgery until the offseason and continue playing, albeit only as a designated hitter, Trout opted for immediate surgery due to the severity of the pain and the risk of exacerbating the injury.
Trout shared his decision-making process, stating, “It was an option they put out there. It would have been just maintaining the pain level of it. The day I got the MRI and it showed that, I was in a lot of pain, so it would have been a tough road for the rest of the year to bear that. I felt the best option for me was to get it right and be fully healthy to come back soon,” according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.
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Given that the Angels are not considered contenders this year, Trout’s choice to undergo surgery now seems particularly prudent. This decision not only prioritizes his long-term health but also enhances his chances of returning in full strength for the 2025 season.
This development casts a previous comment by an ESPN personality, who had critiqued Trout’s decision to end his season, in a rather foolish light.
