Superstar Mike Trout of the Angels struggled to contain his tears on Tuesday as he talked about another injury that will likely keep him out for a long time.

After suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee during Monday’s 6-5 victory over the Phillies, general manager Perry Minasian stated that Trout, an 11-time All-Star and three-time AL MVP, will have surgery in the coming days. Although Trout or the Angels did not specify an exact timeline, it is not anticipated that this will be a season-ending procedure.

Before the Angels’ 7-5 loss to the Phillies on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium, a distraught Trout stated, “It’s tough.” It’s merely annoying. However, we’ll overcome it.

The most difficult aspect, according to 32-year-old Trout, is that he is unsure of when he was injured. Prior to the first game of the series on Monday, he had no knee problems, but in the third inning, as he was jogging off the field, he felt something. Despite the injury, Trout kept playing, even stealing base in the seventh inning and using a wild pitch to score the game-winning run from second base. However, the damage to his knee persisted, and on Tuesday, an MRI examination indicated the extent of the injury.

Trout remarked, “It’s crazy because looking back, I don’t even know when I did it.” “I felt an ache in the third inning while returning to the dugout, but it was only a minor ache that made me think, ‘This is weird.'” Hitting and running without giving it any thought, feeling nothing. Stole second, had no emotion. I first felt it just after I finished my activities, sat down, and then got back up.

With a.220/.325/.541 line and 10 home runs, which tied him with Gunnar Henderson for the most in the Majors, Trout was off to a great start to the season. With six thefts this year, Trout has also been more aggressive on the bases than he was throughout the previous four years combined.

Trout expressed his frustration at the thought of losing time once more, calling it another unexpected injury beyond his control.

Trout remarked, “Trying to figure out where this came from is all guesswork.” “When you play the game hard, things happen.”

Regretfully, injuries have been a recurrent storyline in recent years for Trout and the Angels. Due to a fractured wrist from the previous season, Trout only participated in 82 games; in 2021, he missed 36 because of a right calf issue. He completed 100 games in 2022, but after 2019, he hasn’t participated in 130 or more games.

Ron Washington, the manager, stated, “We’re going to miss Mike.” “I believe we understand what he represents to this company. But the problem about baseball is that you have to show up for games when they’re scheduled. There will be certain guys who will get their long-awaited chance. We will now watch to see what they will do.

With Trout sidelined, the Angels added veteran Kevin Pillar to their outfield, which already included Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, and Mickey Moniak, on a one-year contract worth $740,000 on Tuesday. There is some experience among the infelders, Luis Rengifo, Ehire Adrianza, and Cole Tucker; in Triple-A Salt Lake, Bryce Teodosio and Jordyn Adams provide depth.

Washington stated, “Perry is going to help us, get some people in here and we’ll see how they fit in.” “Of course, you’ll see Moniak, but you might see Adell in center field and Rengifo out there occasionally.”

After a breakthrough year in 2023, Moniak has struggled this year, but with Trout out of the lineup, he could see more consistent playing time. Prior to the game, he and other players discussed Trout’s injury in the locker room.

Moniak remarked, “That’s our guy, our captain, our leader.” It’s going to be difficult to bring him down. All we can do is wait for him to recover and get well again. However, it’s harsh.

Minasian stated that while fellow veteran Anthony Rendon is sidelined due to a high-grade partial hamstring strain, there is a chance for others, like Moniak, to step up.

According to Minasian, “this team is not built on one player, it’s not built on two players.” “A few guys will have to step up. This is where having a seasoned coaching team and manager are particularly helpful.

Trout stated that he intends to support his teammates even if he is still unsure of the specifics of his impending surgery and rehabilitation.

Trout remarked, “I have to look at the positives even though it hurts right now.” “I’ll return in a couple of months.” Win the rehabilitation and help my comrades.