Trout answers whether he plans to be with Angels in 2024

Whereas Shohei Ohtani’s future is a complete toss-up, the Los Angeles Angels appear to be getting one thing a bit extra concrete out of their different famous person.

Angels star outfielder Mike Trout spoke with reporters on Monday. It was an exit interview of types for Trout who was formally shut down for the 2023 season this week after struggling a left hamate bone fracture in July.

Throughout the media session, Trout was requested whether or not he plans to be an Angel in 2024 and provided a telling response.

“I’m going by means of this yearly,” Trout stated, per Sam Blum of The Athletic. “These are non-public conversations I’ve with [owner] Arte [Moreno] and [president] John [Carpino]. I’m doing the identical factor I’ve accomplished the final 13 years. Going into the offseason, clearing my thoughts, [and] going into spring sporting an Angels uniform.”

The three-time MVP Trout remains to be below contract with the Angels by means of the 2030 season after signing a monster 12-year extension with them in 2019. However a current report suggested the Angels would be willing to trade Trout if he were to request a move. 

That may not be a foul avenue to contemplate since Trout is now 32 and more and more injury-prone (having gone three straight seasons with lower than 120 video games performed).

However the important thing phrase there’s “if” Trout had been to request a transfer, particularly on condition that Trout is a lifelong Angel and has a full no-trade clause. Although some interesting potential suitors have already been linked to the King Fish, it doesn’t sound like he is able to pursue a transfer out of Anaheim simply but.