What happened: Mike Trout homered in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, marking his 16th of the season. The solo shot in the fifth inning was the 420th of his career and his first home run at Chase Field, the 29th different MLB stadium in which he has homered.
Why it matters: The blast comes as Trout sits second in American League outfield All-Star voting with 926,601 votes, trailing only Aaron Judge. Healthy and durable throughout the first half of 2026, the three-time MVP is positioning himself for his first All-Star Game start since 2019.
By the numbers: Trout currently leads the Angels in home runs (16) and runs scored (53) through the first 73 games of the 2026 season. His 420 career home runs rank him among the most prolific active power hitters as he continues to climb the all-time leaderboard.
What to watch: Trout looks to maintain his power surge as the Angels conclude their series in Arizona on Wednesday.