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As the Los Angeles Angels continue to head down a losing path, future Hall of Famer Mike Trout could request a trade away from the Halos to join a different team that could help him reach the postseason.
Now that the three-time American League Most Valuable Player is fully healthy and putting together one of the strongest seasons of his recent career, some wonder if Trout will finally leave the Angels behind.
May 23, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
When asked earlier this week if he would leave the Angels if things did not start to improve, Trout said he has not thought about requesting a trade.
“I haven’t even thought about any of that,” Trout said, per HaloTerritory on X. “I’m not even going to talk about the trade stuff.”
MLB insider Bob Nightengale shared his thoughts about the Trout trade rumors in an article published on Sunday. He shut down the possibility of the Angels trading Trout.
Nightengale explained how Trout is signed to a 12-year, $426.5 million contract that has about $160 million remaining on it. He said it is very unlikely that an MLB team would be open to taking on Trout’s full contract, and the Angels are not likely to be open to remaining on the hook for the contract if he is traded.
“No, Trout will not be traded. He has zero interest in waiving his no-trade clause. The reality is that with about $160 million remaining on his contract through 2030, no team would even touch him unless the Angels ate nearly three-quarters of the contract. And that’s not happening,” Nightengale wrote on USA Today.
Trout has stuck by the Angels for his entire career, despite the franchise’s 11-season playoff drought. Even though the Halos are currently heading back in that direction, it seems Trout is remaining loyal to the franchise.
Photo Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Now that the three-time American League Most Valuable Player is fully healthy and putting together one of the strongest seasons of his recent career, some wonder if Trout will finally leave the Angels behind.
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May 23, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
When asked earlier this week if he would leave the Angels if things did not start to improve, Trout said he has not thought about requesting a trade.
“I haven’t even thought about any of that,” Trout said, per HaloTerritory on X. “I’m not even going to talk about the trade stuff.”
MLB Insider Shuts Down Trade Rumors
MLB insider Bob Nightengale shared his thoughts about the Trout trade rumors in an article published on Sunday. He shut down the possibility of the Angels trading Trout.
Nightengale explained how Trout is signed to a 12-year, $426.5 million contract that has about $160 million remaining on it. He said it is very unlikely that an MLB team would be open to taking on Trout’s full contract, and the Angels are not likely to be open to remaining on the hook for the contract if he is traded.
“No, Trout will not be traded. He has zero interest in waiving his no-trade clause. The reality is that with about $160 million remaining on his contract through 2030, no team would even touch him unless the Angels ate nearly three-quarters of the contract. And that’s not happening,” Nightengale wrote on USA Today.
Trout has stuck by the Angels for his entire career, despite the franchise’s 11-season playoff drought. Even though the Halos are currently heading back in that direction, it seems Trout is remaining loyal to the franchise.
Photo Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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