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Angels move Mike Trout back to center field for Brewers series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Angels move Mike Trout back to center field for Brewers series

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series starting Friday. Mike Trout, after recently serving as the designated hitter, will return to center field for the matchup. Trout has played in 90 games this season, hitting.244 with 18 home runs. The Angels' recent form includes a sweep by the Houston Astros, leaving them at 42-67 and struggling for postseason contention, prompting potential roster changes ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.

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Status Watch

•Mike Trout will bat second and play center field against the Brewers.
•Angels are coming off a sweep by the Houston Astros.
•Los Angeles has the worst record in the AL West at 42-67.
•Trout has 63 runs and 40 RBIs in 90 games this season.
•The Angels are expected to be active sellers at the trade deadline.

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1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Angels Announce Mike Trout Change Before Brewers Series

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Angels had Thursday off but return to action Friday night to host the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game weekend series. Los Angeles is coming off a sweep at the hands of the Houston Astros, a series that ended with veteran star Mike Trout serving as the designated hitter on Wednesday. He finished […] The post Los Angeles Angels Announce Mike Trout Change Before Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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