Injuries have, unfortunately, become a regular disturbance in Trout’s career. He has played 266 out of a possible 523 games since 2020. He missed the final four months of 2021 due to a calf strain, missed more than a month of 2022 due to a back issue and sat out half of 2023 after fracturing his hand.

Trout underwent surgery to repair the torn meniscus last week and is still not sure how or when he sustained the injury. The team has not announced an official timeline for his return, but for now, the 32-year-old says he is feeling good.

“Surgery went well. Just taking it day by day and feeling better every day, so it’s been good. No timeline. Just come in, rehab and hopefully it feels better every single day, see how it feels the next day and go from there.”

Historically, Trout has not enjoyed being a DH. He has been in that role for 81 games in his career and has a .214 batting average.

Players who undergo a similar surgery have returned anywhere between four and eight weeks later in the past. Given Trout’s injury history, however, the Angels would be wise to be extra cautious before declaring him ready to return.

“It’s tough because I felt real good [to begin the season], but things just happen. I’m doing everything I can to get back on the field,” Trout said. “I want to go as fast as I can, but I don’t want to push it.”