After another disappointing season, Los Angeles Angels star centerfielder Mike Trout is expected to meet with Angels’ brass to discuss the franchise’s direction and what it could mean for his future.
“You’ve obviously got to talk about it,” said Trout when asked whether or not he will “have conversations” with management.
Trout has been a central figure of the Angels and MLB ever since the team drafted him in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Despite being labeled as one of the most gifted and dynamic players of all time, the Angels have had no success as a franchise in their 13 seasons.
The Angels currently boast a 64-73 record and trail the Seattle Mariners by 13.5 games in the race for the American League West with only 28 games remaining. They also trail the Houston Astros by 12.5 games for the third and final spot in the American League Wild Card race.
Through 13 seasons, Trout is an 11-time All-Star, nine-time Silver Slugger, three-time MVP, and the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year Award winner. However, the Angels have just one postseason appearance to show for Trout’s decorated career.
This season, Trout has a .263 batting average to go along with 18 home runs and 44 runs batted in through 82 games this season.
Trout is now 32 years old and under contract through the 2030 season after signing a 12-year, $426.5 million contract extension to remain with the Angels in 2019.
