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<\/p>\nHe\u2019s one of the best players of his generation.<\/p>\n
Three-time MVP. Eleven-time All-Star. Nine-time Silver Slugger winner.<\/p>\n
And yet, Mike Trout is faced with one of the most painful decisions most elite athletes must make.<\/p>\n
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As the Angels continue to hover at the bottom of the MLB standings, trade speculation surrounding Mike Trout will only get louder. Getty Images<\/p>\n
Does Trout, arguably the greatest player in the history of the Los Angeles Angels \u2014 or whatever team name they go by now \u2014 finish his career at the only home he\u2019s ever known? Or does he traded perennial losing for a chance at something he\u2019s never had and a chance at the World Series?<\/p>\n
As Los Angeles continues to reside at the bottom of the MLB standings with a league-worst 17-34 record, the speculation surrounding Trout and his future is now reaching deafening levels.<\/p>\n
When asked, once again, about his future and trade speculation, Trout was as honest and blunt as can be.<\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t even thought about that yet. I\u2019m not gonna talk about the trade stuff,\u201d he said<\/a>.<\/p>\n Trout, who holds a full no-trade clause, is hitting just .233 but is on pace for a near 40-homerun season. Getty Images<\/p>\n If the Angels were to consider trading their homegrown star, it may prove to be more difficult than expected.<\/p>\n Trout holds a full no-trade clause and is owed just under $149 million through 2030. He\u2019s also expressed a desire to win in Los Angeles rather than trade them for greener pastures.<\/p>\n Since making his big league debut in 2011, Trout took the baseball world by a storm with a rare combination of power, size and speed. He was not only the league\u2019s best hitter, he was arguably the best defensive centerfielder as well.<\/p>\n But injuries have derailed what once looked like an all-time great career.<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters<\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>California Post SportsFacebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, X<\/a>California Post Opinion<\/a>California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!<\/a>California Post App: Download here!<\/a>Home delivery: Sign up here!<\/a>Page Six Hollywood<\/a>: <\/a>Sign up here!<\/a><\/p>\n Trout has only played in 100 games or more in a season twice since 2020, topping out at 130 last year.<\/p>\n While he\u2019s still produced when on the field, this season has been different<\/a>. He\u2019s hitting just .233 on the year, but is posting .400 OBP and ,877 OPS. He\u2019s hit 12 homeruns<\/a> in 50 games, putting him on a near 40-homerun pace. He\u2019s striking out less and walking more, all while playing good defense in the outfield on a nightly basis.<\/p>\n While it appears Trout has no desire move on \u2014 for now \u2014 his availability at the trade deadline will be one of the most-talked about storylines as the season heats up.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ny_post_us_news_articles_123\/30199103a5dbca7947a6d9a2cf5c21d5.jpeg\"\/)
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