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Mike Trout leads All-Star voting but won't participate in Home Run Derby

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:33 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Mike Trout leads All-Star voting but won't participate in Home Run Derby

Summary

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is recovering from a hamstring strain but is leading All-Star voting ahead of the game in Philadelphia scheduled for July 2026. Trout is making progress in his rehabilitation, with light jogging noted recently. While he acknowledges the appeal of participating in the Home Run Derby, he is leaning against competing due to his injury, indicating it could be too demanding physically. Trout's performance before his injury this season included a.234 batting average with 17 homers and 36 RBIs across 74 games, marking him as a key player for the Angels despite a challenging season.

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Status Watch

•Trout is leading American League outfielders in All-Star voting.
•He plans to return for the All-Star game after rehabilitation.
•Trout has expressed he is unlikely to participate in the Home Run Derby.
•He previously posted a.234 average with 17 homers this season.
•Trout's hometown is about 40 miles from Philadelphia.

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1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Angels Star Outfielder Won’t Do Home Run Derby, But He Still Leads All-Star Voting

What they're saying

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is one of the bright spots in a bad season, and the pivotal moment of his season is here. Trout has a chance to play in the All-Star game in Philadelphia in less than two weeks, but he’s rehabilitating from a hamstring straing.
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