It's been a difficult 2024 campaign for Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout. The three-time MVP opened 2024 like a man possessed, racking up 10 home runs and 6 stolen bases in only 29 games before sustaining a devastating meniscus tear on April 30.
Despite working his way back from the initial injury, Mike Trout suffered yet another meniscus tear which brought an end to his 2024 season. There have been some questions raised about the 33-year-old's future as an outfielder, especially considering his struggles with staying healthy.
Following the second tear, many people, including Trout himself have raised the idea that the superstar should consider moving to designated hitter on a full-time basis. However, MLB insider Jeff Blair has a different wish for what he hopes to see in the slugger's future. (Timestamp: 15:18)
"I want Mike Trout to go to a real good team where he can have some postseason success and maybe win something," Blair said is his wish for the Angels star.
There have been repeated calls for the Los Angeles Angels to trade Trout to a contender, however, even if the team were to decide to move him, the outfielder would need to approve of the deal. As part of his massive contract extension, Trout has a full no-trade clause, which means he would have to sign off first.
"I don't care if he DH's, I don't care if he plays first base, I don't care if he pitches, I want Mike Trout out of Anaheim and into a better situation," Blair said of Trout's situation.
Despite the wishes of fans and analysts such as Jeff Blair, Trout holds his future in his own hands, for better or worse.
The only blemish on Mike Trout's Hall of Fame resume is his lack of playoff experience
Up until recently, Trout was widely considered the best player in baseball for the better part of a decade. Although that title has been passed to the likes of Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge, there is no denying the force that Trout was in the earlier years of his career.
All that being said, even though he will likely find himself inducted into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, the outfielder has only been limited to three playoff games in his career. Unfortunately for Trout, when it comes to the conversation of the all-time greatest player, his lack of postseason appearances is the biggest knock against all of his individual achievements.