27 Mike Trout CF

Trout went 2-for-4 with a double, walk and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Trout cleared the bases with his fourth-inning double, allowing him to surpass his RBI total (two) from the previous 10 games combined. The limited run-producing opportunities are almost entirely a result of the poor talent around him, as Trout has otherwise performed at his usual elite level since signing his record-breaking contract extension in March. He has reached base in nearly half of his plate appearances (.492 OBP) while trimming his strikeout rate to a career-low 11.3 percent.

Trout went 1-for-4 with a pair of walks and a stolen base Monday in the Angels' 4-3 loss to the Yankees in 14 innings.

Upon rejoining the lineup April 15 following a nearly week-long absence due to a groin strain, Trout was limited to designated-hitter duties in his first four games back from the injury. He returned to his usual role in the outfield over the weekend and no longer looks to be bothered by the groin issue, as his theft Monday likely confirms. The injury aside, Trout has been exceptional to begin the season, turning in a 1.211 OPS while striking out in a career-best 12.5 percent of his 88 plate appearances.

Trout will serve as the designated hitter and is hitting second Thursday against Seattle.

Trout participated in pregame warmups Thursday and gained clearance to man center field, but the Angels will keep him in the designated hitter spot for one more night after weather delayed the team's flight Wednesday morning. The former MVP is expected to start in center field Friday, per J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News.

Trout (groin) went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs Monday in the Angels' 12-7 loss to the Rangers.

After missing nearly a week with the groin injury, Trout was eased back into action as the Angels' designated hitter and made a huge impact on offense without even recording a hit. The Angels could limit Trout's usage in the outfield and encourage him to act conservatively on the basepaths until the groin issue is further in the rear-view mirror, but it shouldn't prove overly detrimental to his fantasy outlook.

Trout (groin) is back in the lineup as the Angels' designated hitter Monday against the Rangers.

A groin strain kept Trout away from the team during the Angels' weekend series with the Cubs, but he's improved as the team hoped and won't end up needing a trip to the injured list. It remains to be seen when he'll retake his place in center field, which Brian Goodwin occupies Monday.