Trout activated the team early to return from injury and served as the first player of the fifth designated strike

The Los Angeles Angels today officially activated Mike Trout from the 10-day injury list, and the star served as the fifth batter in the franchise's 4-1 series opener away from home to the Guardians, hitting a first-base hit in five hits in his first game after recovering from injury. "Mike is the cornerstone of the team, not just the leader of the locker room," said catcher Logan O'Hoppe, "and it's great to have our core back, and he's going to help." "

Coach Ron Washington had planned to return the three-time American League MVP to Boston next Monday, but Trout said the pain from his left knee bone contusion had subsided enough to play. "The recovery from a bone contusion is delicate and I know it's going to be sore," said Trout, who missed 26 games. I felt good after training and I can't wait to get back on the line. "

In his first 29 games, Trout posted a career-low blogging percentage of 0.179 and an attack index of 0.726, contributing nine home runs, 18 RBIs and two steals. He lost his footing on first base at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 30, resulting in a knee injury that he had undergone two surgeries on, and was named on the injury list on May 1. He completed a light run on Tuesday, passed a real pitching test on Wednesday, and had no abnormal physical reactions on Thursday.

"He thinks he's ready, so he's given permission to play," Washington said, "and he could be back to his peak, but don't let the short-term volatility down — we're looking forward to that." The manager only set two restrictions: it prohibits attempts to steal bases, but encourages "instinctive and aggressive base running"; At the same time, it will be temporarily adjusted to two places. In exchange, Trout asked for a break from the field (due to two months of outfield training), and the boss agreed to serve as the designated striker for the entire three-game clash in Cleveland. "I'll be back in right field when my form returns," said Traut, who has a batting average of 0.273 on his assigned strikes this season, which is much higher than his 0.141 when he was on right field. "Recently, I have been swinging the baton very well, and the actual training has been very effective. "

If he can stay healthy, Trout will be a boost to the Angels, who have just ended a five-game losing streak, and will form a core with shortstop Zach Neto and Ohope. Outfielder Matthew Lugo was relegated to Triple A Salt Lake City as a roster adjustment.