The Los Angeles Angels and their fan base are devastated by Mike Trout’s early departure from the 2024 season. Trout’s outstanding start suggested another season worthy of MVP honors. But once he tore his meniscus in his left knee, things didn’t go well.

Trout has a history of injuries that have cost him a large portion of his career, so this is not the first time he has been hurt. Additionally, the Angels have lost out on their star player.

Stephen A. Smith was hardly the only person to consider Trout’s injury. Smith expressed his frustration with Trout’s frequent absences from the field, finding it difficult to accept that the All-Star’s ailments were persistent.

“How in the hell are you caring for yourself? Constantly hurt. Really, it’s baseball, dude. What is the topic of discussion here? It’s not football. It’s not a fight scene. The UFC isn’t here,” Smith declared.Smith continued, saying:

Maybe staying with the Angels was his act of karma. Perhaps signing with that terrible lifeless franchise was his way of getting even. Perhaps you ought to have moved to a different place where you would have been more visible and would have been motivated to maintain your health.”

This season, Mike Trout’s absence could cost the Angels.

In two to three months, Mike Trout should be back, depending on how well he recovers. Trout will require surgery in the hopes of making up ground by the middle of the season.

With Trout out of the lineup, the Angels’ already poor performance will surely get worse. Trout led the MLB in home runs scored with 10 in just 30 games. His outstanding stats have improved the team’s performance. Until his return, the 11-time All-Star has left a gap.

Trout felt soreness in his left knee during the third inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he ruled out any serious injuries. The Angels star, though, was unhappy about having to dash into the dugout.

The Angels would undoubtedly wish for their seasoned star to recuperate quickly.