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Key takeaways
- Don't be surprised ... if Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout gets traded to the Philadelphia Phillies
- Trout, 34, entered Thursday boasting a .240/.411/.479 line, on pace for 37 home runs and, perhaps most importantly, 159 games played.
- This would be quite a trick, but we must remain optimistic.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Could Mike Trout be taking his talents to Citizens Bank Park for September? Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Eric Karabell Jun 4, 2026, 12:24 PM ETClose Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments".Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions Each week in MLB is its own story -- full of surprises, both positive and negative -- and fantasy managers must decide what to believe and what not to believe moving forward. Perhaps we can help. If any of these thoughts come true... don't be surprised!
Don't be surprised ... if Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout gets traded to the Philadelphia Phillies
Trout, 34, entered Thursday boasting a .240/.411/.479 line, on pace for 37 home runs and, perhaps most importantly, 159 games played. Yes, this is the same player who missed more games than he participated in from 2021 through 2024, and we all rejoiced when he found a way to play in 130 games last season. His .798 OPS wasn't great in 2025, but it is great now as his .897 marks his best effort since 2022. Trout is walking at a 21.1% rate, tops for his career, perhaps in part due to the lineup mess around him. Plus, his strikeout rate is down from 32.1% to 23.6%. Only 11 hitters boast more ESPN fantasy points this season.