When Angels superstar first just over a week ago due to a bone bruise in his left knee, Trout expre sed optimism that he would be able to return after a minimum stay. Hes eligible to be activated on Sunday, but that ultimately will not come to pa s. Trout told reporters (including ) that while hes resumed swinging a bat with no i sues, he has yet to begin running. The good news is, that could change fairly soon. Trout indicated that hell be traveling with the Angels to San Diego for their upcoming series against the Padres this week, and theres a good chance that hell start running on that road trip. Trout added that the pain he was feeling in his knee that led to the IL stint has now di sipated, and the veteran is encouraged enough by the progre s that a return in the somewhat near future seems to be on the table, though an exact timeline wont be able to be established until Trout resumes running. Obviously, the face of the Angels franchise returning to the field will be a key factor in whatever hopes the club may have of clawing its way back into the AL playoff picture. A strong start to the 2025 campaign for the Halos has largely been snuffed out at this point, as they own a lackluster 15-22 record and are currently sitting Kyle Kuzma Jersey in fifth place in the AL West. Even side from the odds of playoff baseball in Anaheim, however, Trouts return to action would be reason for celebration for fans all around the game. A slam-dunk Hall of Famer who was on track to become one of the greatest players in history just a few years ago, Trout has appeared in just 295 games since the start of the 2021 season and will be looking to have his first mostly-healthy campaign since 2022 once he returns from the injured list. More from around the AL West Astros right-hander went on the injured list yesterday due to in his right elbow. Its an ominous diagnosis that resulted in the righty being sent for imaging, but manager Joe Espada told reporters (including ) this afternoon that while Wesneskis MRI showed inflammation in his elbow, the club felt that they couldnt get a good read of whats going on. Espada added that the clubs plan is now to give Wesneski a few more days of rest in hopes that the inflammation will calm down before trying to rea se s the situation and decide on next steps. Its an update that offers little clarity on Wesneskis path forward, much le s a timetable for his return. The right-hander pitched to middling results in six starts for Houston this year after being acquired from the Cubs as part of the trade, with a 4.50 ERA in 32 innings of work. The Mariners are without co-aces and at the moment. Kirby has yet to pitch this year after beginning the season on the shelf due to shoulder inflammation, while tightne s in Gilberts forearm shut him down near the end of last month. Seattle GM Justin Hollander told reporters (including ) yesterday that Kirby would make one more rehab start after todays outing with Triple-A Tacoma. That would put him in line to be activated at some point during the clubs upcoming road trip, perhaps either against the White Sox or the Astros. Gilbert, meanwhile, is further from a return given that hes still just playing catch. Hollander did suggest, however, that the righty could resume throwing off the mound in the coming days. and are filling in for Kirby and Gilbert in the clubs rotation in the meantime. Jared Dudley Jersey