Once again, Mike Trout‘s season has ended early.
The Los Angeles Angels center fielder has suffered another meniscus tear in his surgically repaired left knee, putting him out for the remainder of the season.
Trout has had several significant injuries in recent years.
In an X post today, Trout wrote that an MRI a day earlier “showed a tear in my meniscus that will require surgery again — ending my hopes of returning this season.”
“Playing and competing is a huge part of my life,” Trout added. “This is equally as heartbreaking and frustrating for me as it is for you, the fans. I understand that I may have disappointed many, but believe me, I will do everything I can to come back even stronger.”
The almost 33-year-old Trout suffered his first meniscus tear on April 29 and had surgery four days later. He hoped to return within four to six weeks, but instead took a little more than 11 weeks for Trout to begin a rehab assignment.
Once he did, he played just two innings in center field and one at-bat before discomfort in his left knee forced him out. Trout spoke to reporters last Friday and was optimistic about a quick return.
But when he received another scan Wednesday, a new tear was found in a different spot of the knee.
Trout is widely considered one of baseball’s best when he plays. He won three MVPs, claimed eight Silver Slugger Awards, and made eight trips to the All-Star Game.
But when this season ends, he will have played in about 41% of the Angels’ games from 2021 to 2024.
