The Angels have struggled for over a decade, but current standings show potential for postseason contention, being only four games out of a Wild Card spot. The team added key players at the trade deadline, emphasizing their desire to compete in Shohei Ohtani's last contract year. Mike Trout has shown signs of a health resurgence, posting impressive stats since returning from injury. However, concerns linger about his ongoing health and readiness to contribute fully as the season progresses, especially given the possibility of further injuries in the future.
The Angels have been mired in mediocrity for more than a decade now, despite employing both and Shohei Ohtani at the peak of their powers in that time.
The team, while two games under .500, is still at least nominally in the Wild Card race as they sit just four games back of a playoff spot.
Trout has hit a robust .279/.424/.468 (147 wRC+) and tied Juan Soto for the highest walk rate in all of baseball.
Trout's continued health is obviously far from a guarantee. It's already unknown when he'll be ready to do more than DH.
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