The star gardener of Los Angeles Angels, Mike Troutseeks to stay healthy in the 2025 season and contribute to the team in a new defensive role.
After several seasons marked by injuries, 11 times All-Star is determined to change your approach and avoid physical setbacks.
After playing only 266 games in the last four seasons due to various injuries, Trout has taken measures to stay in the field. Its recent history includes a spring distension, back inflammation, fracture of the hamate bone and a torn meniscus.
To reduce physical wear, the three -time most valuable player in the American League will pass from the central garden to the right garden. Despite having played only 17 games in that position throughout his career, the 33 -year -old veteran trusts to adapt quickly.
“I literally did not know that I had played in the right garden until I saw some outstanding aspects,” Trout said. He also mentioned that he will have the orientation of great mentors such as Torii Hunter to facilitate the transition.
A new offensive approach and great reinforcements in Los Angelinos, starting with Mike Trout
Beyond the defensive change, Trout has worked intensely in its offensive during the low season. His goal is to recover his best version on the plate, since in recent years he has felt that he was chasing launches outside his comfort zone.
The Angels have reinforced their template with veterans such as Yusei Kikuchi, Kenley Jansen, Jorge Soler, Travis D’Arnaud, Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson and Kyle Hendricks. With this combination of experience and youth, the franchise hopes to break a postseason drought that already adds 10 years.
“We are trying to change the culture and mentality with which we arrive at the stadium every day,” Trout said. With a renewed team and a health approach, the star gardener expects 2025 to be the year when the Angels will compete again in the playoffs.
