Angels' Mike Trout Suffers 2nd Meniscus Tear amid Injury Rehab, Out for 2024 Season

Mike Trout's 2024 season has come to an end.

Los Angeles Angeles general manager Perry Minasian revealed Thursday that Trout suffered his second meniscus tear of the season, per Sam Blum of The Athletic.

Trout also released a statement on social media, writing that he was "devastated" to learn that an MRI revealed a second tear of his meniscus:

The three-time American League MVP was initially attempting to return from a separate torn meniscus that he suffered on April 29. Trout will finish the season with just 29 games played, appearing in over 100 contests just once in the past four years.

Trout appeared to be progressing smoothly through his rehab at first, suiting up in a July 23 Triple-A game as he seemed to be close to a possible return. However, he experienced a setback and exited the contest after just two innings due to soreness in his knee.

Although an MRI didn't reveal any structural damage and doctors informed Trout that he was dealing with scar tissue buildup and inflammation, it was a troubling sign when Angels manager Ron Washington told reporters that the slugger hadn't started running yet on Sunday.

MLB.com's Brent Maguire reported that another MRI showed a tear in the same surgically-repaired knee.

Trout was off to a hot start at the plate before the injury, racking up 10 home runs in 109 at-bats. While his .220 batting average was below his career mark of .299, he still maintained a commendable .867 OPS to begin the year and recorded six steals.

Injuries have continued to pile up for Trout in recent years, as he played just 82 games in 2023 due to a wrist issue. While he remained relatively healthy in 2022, he made just 36 appearances in 2021 after suffering a right calf strain.

While the Angels already had a slim chance to make the postseason with a 47-61 record, they'll now have to wait for Trout to return to the lineup in 2025.