Angels Star Mike Trout Exits Game After Being Hit by Pitch

Trout left Sunday's matchup against the Mariners with a hand injury after being struck by a pitch.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:18pm

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Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners after being hit by a pitch on his hand. Trout, who has gotten off to a strong start this season, met with trainers at home plate before leaving the game. The extent of Trout's injury is currently unknown, but the Angels will be hoping it's not a long-term absence for their franchise player.

Why it matters

Mike Trout is one of the best players in baseball and a key part of the Angels' lineup. Any injury to Trout is a major concern for the team and its fans, as he is critical to their success. The Angels are hoping this is not a serious injury that will keep Trout sidelined for an extended period.

The details

In the late innings of Sunday's game against the Mariners, Trout was hit by a pitch on his hand. He was wearing padding near his hand, but it's unclear how flush the pitch caught his actual hand. Trout met with trainers at home plate before exiting the game. At the time of his departure, Trout was 1-for-4 with an .859 OPS on the season.

  • Trout was hit by the pitch late in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

The players

Mike Trout

A superstar outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels and one of the best players in Major League Baseball.

Seattle Mariners

The Angels' opponent on Sunday, the Seattle Mariners.

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What they’re saying

“Trout was just hit on his left hand and it sounded loud. He's leaving the game. Looked like it got him on his hand pad. He tried to stay in the game but ended up leaving with trainer Mike Frostad. Second time he's been hit this series.”

— Rhett Bollinger

What’s next

The Angels will evaluate Trout's injury and provide an update on the severity and expected timeline for his return to the lineup.

The takeaway

Any injury to Mike Trout is a major concern for the Angels, as he is one of the most valuable players in the game. The team will closely monitor his status and hope this is not a long-term issue that could derail their season.