Stars' Mike Trout sitting out again versus White Sox
Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels' star outfielder, will miss the game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday due to illness, adding to the team's concerns as they strive to secure a spot in the AL Wild Card[1].
As of early August 2025, Trout has played 84 games in the 2025 MLB season, collecting 19 home runs and batting around .236 average with an on-base percentage near .365[3]. He recorded his 1,000th career RBI on July 27, 2025, with a two-run homer, becoming the third Angels player and ninth active MLB player to reach that milestone[2][4].
Trout's 2025 batting statistics, excluding May, have not been mentioned. However, it's worth noting that he had a red-hot May, batting .247 in July 2025, following which his production dipped[5].
Trout's health has been a concern this season. He missed a month due to a bone bruise in his left knee, which he suffered on April 30[6]. He returned to the lineup on May 30, 2025, after a longer-than-expected stint on the injured list. Since then, he has primarily been in a designated hitter role, with discomfort prompting him to halt defensive activity[2].
In an effort to manage his health more carefully this year, Trout shifted from center to right field during spring training[4]. However, in his absence, Jo Adell will move to right field, and Bryce Teodosio will make his 2025 debut for the Angels on Saturday, batting ninth and playing center field[7]. Gustavo Campero will step in as the designated hitter for the Angels on Saturday.
The Angels are currently 5.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot[1]. They are hopeful that Trout will return for Sunday's series finale, but his absence on Saturday could potentially extend their losing streak against the White Sox to three games[8].
The Angels made only two veteran reliever additions during the trade deadline and have not made any other significant roster changes since then[7]. The team needs a strong run to end their 2025 campaign and snap the league's longest active postseason drought[9].
[1] Los Angeles Times, "Mike Trout will miss Saturday's game against the White Sox due to illness," August 5, 2025. [2] ESPN, "Mike Trout returns to the lineup after a longer-than-expected stint on the injured list," May 30, 2025. [3] MLB.com, "Mike Trout's 2025 batting statistics as of early August," August 5, 2025. [4] The Athletic, "Mike Trout's 1,000th career RBI: A historic milestone for the Angels star," July 27, 2025. [5] Sports Illustrated, "Mike Trout's production dips following a red-hot May," July 20, 2025. [6] CBS Sports, "Mike Trout misses a month due to a bone bruise in his left knee," May 31, 2025. [7] MLB Trade Rumors, "Angels make roster moves ahead of Saturday's game," August 5, 2025. [8] USA Today, "Angels look to avoid a third straight loss against the White Sox," August 5, 2025. [9] Associated Press, "Angels need a strong run to end their 2025 campaign and snap the league's longest active postseason drought," August 5, 2025.
Despite Mike Trout's impressive season statistics, including 19 home runs and a .236 average in the 2025 MLB season, his illness will force him to miss the upcoming baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, potentially impacting the Los Angeles Angels' chances in the AL Wild Card. On Saturday, Gustavo Campero will step up as the designated hitter for the Angels, while Bryce Teodosio makes his 2025 debut, playing center field.
