Angels place superstar Mike Trout on paternity list

Los Angeles Angels centre-fielder Mike Trout. (Kelvin Kuo/AP)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout was placed on the paternity list before the Los Angeles Angels‘ game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

The reigning AL Most Valuable Player and his wife, Jessica, are expecting their first child, which was due Monday. Trout, who turns 29 on Aug. 7, initially expressed reservations about playing the season due to the coronavirus pandemic when players started summer camp workouts but was pleased with how the Angels were trying to keep players healthy.

The power-hitting outfielder batted .292 with a home run and four RBIs in Los Angeles’ first six games.

The Angels recalled right-handed pitcher Kyle Keller to take Trout’s roster spot. Brian Goodwin moved from right to centre field and will bat second, which is Trout’s usual spot in the lineup.

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