Angels Get Good News About Trout As All-Star Lineup Announced

The Los Angeles Angels now officially know what’s been certain for weeks, as Mike Trout was announced as part of the starting lineup for the All-Star game in Philadelphia on July 14. 

Trout’s going in in style, too, as he leads the list of starters in All-Star appearances with 12. He’s been the leading vote getter for most of those weeks, and he even passed New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, who’s been on the injured list. 

Trout has been as well, but he’s poised to make his return to the Angels lineup after sustaining a hamstring strain that put him on the injured list.The outfielder has been cautious about providing updates related to the All-Star game, but he did talk specifically about returning to the Halos lineup in a piece written by Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. 

“I'm not going to give a percentage, but it's looking likely,” Trout said of returning some time next week. “I feel fine. Feel good. I haven't felt anything in like four or five days. I’ve just got to get a couple of 90-95 percent back-to-back days and then be good.”

He’ll be part of a pretty good lineup as well. Here’s the official list of All-Stars who will be lining up for this year’s version of the summer classic, along with the number of All-Star games they’ve been in in parentheses, according to an article from MLB com: 

Elected starters

American League

C: Shea Langeliers, Athletics (1st All-Star selection)

1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays (6th)

2B: Ernie Clement, Blue Jays (1st)

3B: Junior Caminero, Rays (2nd)

SS: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals (3rd)

OF: Mike Trout, Angels (12th)

OF: Byron Buxton, Twins (3rd)

OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees (8th)

DH: Yordan Alvarez, Astros (4th)

Trout hasn’t played in the All-Star game since 2019, but he earned his way on this season and then some. His current numbers include an .866 OPS and 17 home runs to go with a slash line of. 234/.394/.472 that also includes 12 doubles, seven stolen bases, 54 runs and 36 RBIs back in 74 games. 

The Angels only sent one player, but there’s also a chance that starter Jose Soriano could be named to the AL pitching staff. Meanwhile, here’s the lineup of National Leaguers that Trout and company will be facing, with Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves sending five players each:

National League

C: Drake Baldwin, Braves (1st All-Star selection)

1B: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers (10th)

2B: Ozzie Albies, Braves (4th)

3B: Max Muncy, Dodgers (3rd)

SS: CJ Abrams, Nationals (2nd)

OF: Brandon Marsh, Phillies (1st)

OF: Juan Soto, Mets (5th)

OF: Andy Pages, Dodgers (1st)

DH: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (6th)