Report: Angels OF Mike Trout expected to return

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout could be activated before the series opener against Cincinnati, according to multiple reports.

The three-time American League MVP and 11-time All-Star outfielder has been out since fracturing his left wrist on July 3, an injury that required surgery and came with a recovery timeline of 4-8 weeks.

Monday's game was postponed due to effects from tropical storm Hilary, delaying Trout's expected return to Tuesday.

The Angels enter the series with the Reds at 61-64, 8 1/2 games out of the AL wild-card chase. The team's are scheduled for a doubleheader Wednesday.

Trout, 32, is slashing .263/.369/.493 with 18 home runs and 44 RBIs in 81 games in 2023. He is a career .301 hitter with 368 homers and 940 RBIs in 1,488 games over 13 seasons with the Angels.