Angels Slugger Mike Trout Is Expected to Be Activated Off the Injured List on Friday, AP Source Says

Former MVP's Return Could Signal Final Push Toward Hall of Fame Certainty

Mike Trout's return from yet another injury could be his final his chance to cement himself as a no-doubt first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Mike Trout would be activated from the injured list this Friday, before Los Angeles Angels confront the Cleveland Guardians, a person with knowledge of the decision said.

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By JOE REEDY CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Trout would be activated from the injured list this Friday, before the Los Angeles Angelinos face the Cleveland Guardians, said a person with knowledge of the decision. The source spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the movement has not been announced. The Angelinos have an open post on the payroll after the Boricua Matthew Lugo was sent to the Triple-A branch in Salt Lak…

ANGELS: Mike Trout is expected to be activated

ANGELS: Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday before Los Angeles faces the Guardians in Cleveland. Trout hasn’t played since April 30.

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