Angels Confirm Mike Trout Will Not Be Traded

MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal says LA has no plans to move their superstar outfielder.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:54pm

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Despite ongoing trade rumors, the Los Angeles Angels have made it clear they have no intention of trading star outfielder Mike Trout. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Angels are firmly committed to keeping Trout and building around him, even if the team struggles in the first half of the 2026 season.

Why it matters

Trout is one of the best players in baseball and the face of the Angels franchise. Losing him would be a massive blow to the team's fanbase and their hopes of returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Angels are hoping Trout can lead them to success in the wide-open AL West division this year.

The details

Rosenthal stated that the Angels are "not trading Mike Trout, not even thinking about trading Mike Trout" despite the team's recent struggles. He noted that even if the Angels wanted to trade Trout, the superstar has repeatedly said he does not want to leave the organization. The Angels currently sit at 10-10, just a half-game back of the division-leading Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics.

  • The Angels have not made the playoffs since 2014.

The players

Mike Trout

A superstar outfielder and the face of the Los Angeles Angels franchise.

Ken Rosenthal

A prominent MLB insider and reporter.

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What they’re saying

“If he is this for the first half, and their rotation remains what it is right now, pretty impressive things going on, they're in contention. And they're not trading Mike Trout, not even thinking about trading Mike Trout... I can't imagine anything changing because even if the Angels want to trade him, he has said repeatedly he doesn't want to go.”

— Ken Rosenthal, MLB Insider

The takeaway

The Angels are committed to building around their superstar Mike Trout, even if the team struggles in the first half of the 2026 season. Trout's loyalty to the franchise and the Angels' desire to keep him have put an end to any serious trade discussions, allowing the team to focus on returning to the playoffs.