After another season lost for Angels star Mike Trout, what's next?

After trying to work his way back from a surgically repaired torn meniscus in his left knee, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will be sidelined for the rest of the 2024 season after an MRI showed he would need another surgery to repair that same meniscus.

The 32-year-old superstar penned a letter to his fans after the news broke:

"Playing and competing is a huge part of my life. This is equally as heartbreaking and frustrating for me as it is for you, the fans. I understand that I may have disappointed many, but believe me, I will do everything I can to come back even stronger."

Playing in 29 games this season, Trout slashed .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs and 14 RBI before sustaining the injury.

Having missed significant time for the fourth straight season, Trout has seen his Hall-of-Fame career tarnished by injuries and the inability to make the postseason.

With his eyes set on next season, one has to wonder if he could see himself playing in another jersey at the start of the 2025 season.

Currently, in Year 6 of a 12-year, $426M contract extension Trout is due to make $37M a season for the next six seasons. And with the Angels possessing one of the weakest rosters in baseball, a change of scenery might be the best for both parties.

If he can join a lineup with more talent surrounding him, Trout could potentially have yet another MVP-like season and would help take the pressure to carry his team to victory like he has as a member of the Angels.

Even though his injuries and contract are a scary combination, when healthy, Trout is still one of the most feared hitters in baseball.

A three-time American League Most Valuable Player, Trout has only played more than 100 games once since 2020 when he hit .283 with 40 home runs and 80 RBI in 119 games.

While the list of teams that could afford to take a risk on his contract will be short, this offseason could finally be the time that Trout breaks free of the incompetence that is the Angels franchise.