Mike Trout leaves rehab game with knee soreness 2 innings into attempted comeback from meniscus tear

Mike Trout lasted two inning into his comeback from knee surgery in his attempted comeback from a meniscus tear.

The Los Angeles Angels announced that Trout left Tuesday’s game with Triple-A Salt Lake Bees because of knee soreness. He’s considered day-to-day, per the team. Further details of his condition weren’t clear.

Trout hasn’t played since injuring his knee on April 29 and subsequently undergoing surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee. Tuesday’s was his first game into a rehab assignment. With a successful rehab assignment, Trout could have returned to the Angels lineup as soon as this week. It’s not clear now when Trout is projected to return.

Trout was in good spirits before the game and took time to sign autographs for fans who showed up to watch the three-time AL MVP play a minor-league game. He told team reporter Sammy Miller before the game that his knee feels “great.”

“Looking forward to getting out there tonight,” Trout said. “I’m excited. … “Obviously took longer than I thought. I feel 100% right now.”

He then jogged from the outfield without any apparent issues after playing defense in the first inning.

He then played the second inning but did not return for the third.

Trout, 32, struggled at the plate prior to his injury with a .220/.325/.541 slash line in 29 games with the Angels. Though he found his power when he made good contact with 10 home runs and 14 RBI in 109 at-bats.

The 43-57 Angels are nine games behind first place in the AL West and 12.5 games back of wild-card contention. There’s no motivation for the Angels to rush Trout back if there’s any risk of further injury.

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