Angels fans were upset by the Mike Trout announcement after the Red Sox game first appeared on Athlon Sports.
Mike Trout returned to the Los Angeles roster on May 30 after a month-long absence caused by bruises on the left knee bone. The 33-year-old superstar has been eliminated since April 30, but his comeback is the designated hitter as his designated hitter has shown a significant boost to the guards in Cleveland.
Trout’s acclaim is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history, proving his outstanding talents. He has won three American League MVP awards, 11 All-Star Picks and 9 Silver Awards with Angels in his 15-season career.
Trout was marked by many franchise records and memorable moments during the Angel’s tenure. Since he became the superstar of the 2012 AL rookie, Trout has been dragged somewhere on the top of Los Angeles orders when he was healthy.
That's why Angels manager Ron Washington decided to be fifth in the series against Cleveland, and the next game six was surprising. The Trout ended up playing Guardians 10-10 before having another three hit and a home run against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
After the game, Washington announced that the Trout would stay in fifth place.
Ron Washington said Mike Trout will still hit the fifth tomorrow.
- Jeff Fletcher (@jefffletcherocr) June 3, 2025
"He is in a good condition." https://t.co/rbmpnxyaxj
Angels fans were not happy with the announcement, as many believed the team needed trout production at the top of the order.
One person said, “It is not rational, but what the angel is now.”
"Let Wash Cook finish fifth abs at 5 points. Guy is a genius," one said sarcastically.
Another said: "He needs to be fired."
“He’s a weird guy,” one said of the Angel Manager.
“WTF Wash,” another said.
This is just Mike Trout's second home run ever at Fenway Park, his first home run since 2019. pic.twitter.com/sp8okouu5f
-MLB (@MLB) June 2, 2025
Trout's 15-year career with the Angels was full of highlights, highlighting his impact on the game. It's a superstar's rapid rise for future Hall of Famers, which is why until last weekend, he hasn't hit the third (LA Times' H/T Bill Shaikin) since 2011.
While it may not be where the live fans want, the Trout returns to the roster is good news for the Angels as they hope to climb to the top of Al West. Currently, the team is 27-32 in the game and hopes to use the appearance of the trout to change their season.
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This story was first appeared on June 3, 2025 by Athlon Sports.