2 years agoLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) started hitting off a tee on Monday. Trout took dry swings over the weekend and progressed to tee work to begin this week. The 31-year-old superstar was sidelined before the All-Star break with a rare back condition that has caused rib-cage inflammation, but he insists that he'll return before the end of the season. However, with the Angels well out of playoff contention yet again, they're unlikely to rush him back into action. Even though he's without a timetable for a return, fantasy managers should continue stashing Trout in an injured list spot in all leagues. Trout is currently hitting .270/.368/.599 with a .967 OPS, 24 home runs, 51 RBI, 55 runs scored and one stolen base in 282 at-bats this year.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: SoCal News Group - Jeff Fletcher