Mike Trout and Ryan Zeferjahn exit early due to injury; George Klassen show signs of promise but still needs to develop

Trout exited Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning. Mike Trout hit in hand by a pitch Injuries have riddled Mike Trout over the last five years, and on Sunday, it appeared he might have another. Trout, 34, was up at the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning today in a 0-1 count, against Mariners pitcher Casey Legumina.

Legumina threw a 94 MPH fastball up and in the zone, meeting Trout's left hand. Trout immediately stepped off the plate in pain, walking alongside the Angels' medical staff. Attempting to stay in the game, Trout ended up walking back to the dugout and was replaced by Oswald Peraza.

It wasn't the first time in this series that Trout came close to being hit by a pitch as on Friday night's home opener, Trout was almost hit in back-to-back pitches by Mariners starter Bryan Woo. Trout said following the game that Woo did apologize to him during the game and that it wasn't intentional. Still, a potentially injured Trout is a sight no baseball fan wants to see.

This story will be updated with more information later on. George Klassen's MLB Debut The Los Angeles Angels George Klassen #58 pitching during an MLB game against the Seattle Mariners, April 5th, 2026 in Anaheim California. Jon Bryan - The Sporting Tribune The Los Angeles Angels George Klassen #58 pitching during an MLB game against the Seattle Mariners, April 5th, 2026 in Anaheim California.