Trout 'dodged a bullet' plus injury updates Rodriguez and Yates
Mike Trout returns to the lineup after missing a game due to getting hit by a pitch on his hand.
The Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout #27 in the dug out during an MLB game against the Seattle Mariners, April 5th, 2026 in Anaheim California. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Angels fans can exhale a sigh of relief.
Mike Trout will return to the Angels' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves after missing the previous game due to getting hit in the hand by a 94 miles per hour fastball on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. When the X-rays came back negative, Trout was considered day-to-day. "It was just swollen," Trout said.
"The grip strength was there. Just had to get the swelling down. " Trout's hand is still a bit swollen, but it's manageable.
"I took some dry swings yesterday, and I really didn't have too much pain," Trout said. "I took some swings today. No sharp pain.