Angels' Mike Trout exits game after hit-by-pitch on left hand

Trout has dealt with injuries in recent seasons, raising concerns about his latest setback.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:12am

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Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout had to leave Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. Trout was in clear discomfort and the Angels coaching staff removed him from the game as a precaution.

Why it matters

Trout has been one of the best players in baseball over the past decade, but he has struggled with various injuries in recent seasons, limiting his playing time. Any injury to Trout is concerning for the Angels, who are hoping to contend for a playoff spot this year.

The details

Trout was hit by a pitch during an at-bat in the game against the Mariners. He initially went to first base but was then taken out of the game by the Angels' coaching staff. Trout has dealt with injuries to his knee, back, hand, groin, calf and elbow since the 2021 season, limiting him to 130 games in 2025, his most since 2019.

  • Trout was hit by the pitch during an at-bat on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Mike Trout

A star outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who has been one of the best players in baseball over the past decade, but has struggled with injuries in recent seasons.

Los Angeles Angels

The Major League Baseball team that Trout plays for, based in Los Angeles, California.

Seattle Mariners

The opposing team that the Angels were playing against when Trout was hit by the pitch.

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What’s next

The Angels will provide an update on Trout's injury status in the coming days, and it remains to be seen how long he may be sidelined.

The takeaway

Trout's latest injury setback is a major concern for the Angels, who are hoping to contend for a playoff spot this season. The team will need to closely monitor Trout's recovery and determine the extent of the injury to their star player.