Mike Trout likely to skip All-Star Home Run Derby due to injury
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Mike Trout announced he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia due to a strained right hamstring. Although he expects to return in time for the All-Star Game on July 14, the injury is expected to prevent him from competing in the derby held the night before. Trout had previously hinted at possibly taking part in the event, especially with it being held close to his hometown. However, he acknowledged that his decision is influenced by his injury and the strenuous demands of the competition.
- •Trout unlikely to participate in Home Run Derby due to a hamstring injury.
- •He expects to return for the All-Star Game on July 14.
- •Trout has previously turned down derby invitations due to injury concerns.
- •The derby will take place at Citizens Bank Park, near his hometown.
- •He was hitting.234 with 17 home runs before his injury.
- 1:04 AMESPN MLB — Trout unlikely for Home Run Derby due to injury
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby
"Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring. Trout expects to return from the injury in plenty of time to play in the July 14 All-Star Game, but it will likely prevent the Los Angeles Angels center fielder from the home run competition the night before in Citizen’s Bank Park. “They asked me when we were in Sacramento (last weekend), but I probably won’t do it,” Trout, 34, said before the Angels' game against the Athletics.
"Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 27, 2026, 1:04 AMTrout unlikely for Home Run Derby due to injury
Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:49 PMMike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby
Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring. Trout expects to return from the injury in plenty of time to play in the July 14 All-Star Game, but it will likely prevent the Los Angeles Angels center fielder from the home run competition the night before in Citizen’s Bank Park. “They asked me when we were in Sacramento (last weekend), but I probably won’t do it,” Trout, 34, said before the Angels' game against the Athletics.
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