June 19, 2026, 8:42 a.m. ET
Former Tennessee baseball player Christian Moore was recalled to MLB on Thursday. The Angels recalled him from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Moore was called up by Los Angeles after Mike Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
“From last night to today, it’s a night and day difference, so that’s positive for me,” Trout said. “I was a little worried last night, but had a plane ride and just sitting down after playing, so that kind of came into effect.
“Feels way better today, so I’m not overly concerned about it, but I’m going to do everything I can in that training room and the weight room to get back.”
On Thursday, Moore started in left field for Los Angeles against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. He went 1-for-4 and struck out three times. The former Vol also committed one error.
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The Athletics won the contest, 5-0.
Moore was selected by the Angels in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft. He played at Tennessee from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, totaling 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.
Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee’s national championship season.
