What happened: Mike Trout has been activated from the injured list. The outfielder rejoins the active roster after recovering from a right hamstring strain.
Why it matters: His return provides a right-handed power threat for the remainder of the 2026 regular season. The timing also ensures his availability for the upcoming All-Star Game, where he was voted in as a starter.
By the numbers: He missed 17 games after originally sustaining the hamstring injury on June 17.
What to watch: He immediately slots back into the middle of the batting order. Attention will also follow his upcoming appearance in the All-Star Game.