One MLB insider pumped the brakes on some trade rumors involving Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, although things could change over the next few months.
The Los Angeles Angels entered the 2026 MLB season with low expectations, so it isn't a surprise that they are in last place in the American League West early on.
The Angels have the worst record in the American League, although the injury-ridden Houston Astros are right there also.
The Angels have seen Opening Day starter Jose Soriano look like a Cy Young candidate, and he just won the American League Pitcher of the Month award for the beginning of the season.
Another positive has been the strong play of superstar Mike Trout, who entered Wednesday with a .262 average with 11 home runs and 22 RBI.
However, Robert Murray of Fansided listed Trout as one of the players who could be moved at this year's trade deadline.
Now, the Angels moving Trout would be a tough blow since he has spent his entire career with the franchise, but it might finally be time to move him and get back several players as they begin a rebuild.
Here's the big caveat" Murray is skeptical that Trout will be moved. And, there are several reasons to be hesitant on that front.
"I’m incredibly skeptical that Trout will be on the move. He’s had numerous opportunities to approach the Angels in years past to say he wants out of Anaheim and has yet to do so; he’s incredibly loyal. He also has a full no-trade clause, and his contract, which pays him $37.1 million per season through 2030, remains a huge obstacle," Murray wrote.
Still, if Trout continues to hit well, the Angels keep losing, and teams make calls on Trout's availability, it might be a strong offer that they can't pass up.
If that happens, here's the next question: Where could Trout go?
Naturally, teams that spend money such as the New York Mets and San Diego Padres make sense, although the Mets are losing and might actually trade players at the deadline this time.
"Many folks want to see Trout play elsewhere, possibly even for his hometown Phillies. But it would come as a shock if it happens anytime soon, let alone at this deadline. Any talk of Trout being moved this year feels like a waste of air," Murray wrote.
In the end, Murray is very iffy on Trout actually being traded, but at some point, the Angels might want to consider moving on from Trout and allowing him to play meaningful baseball in October.
The question comes about whether or not Trout wants to leave Anaheim and go somewhere else, and that is a big question remaining to be answered.