MLB exec shares 'hot take' on potential Angels' Mike Trout trade
TL;DR
An MLB executive predicts that Mike Trout could be traded at the 2026 deadline, despite his strong performance this season. The Los Angeles Angels currently share the worst record in the American League with the Houston Astros.
Key points
- MLB executive predicts Mike Trout could be traded
- Trout is having a strong season
- Angels share worst record in AL with Astros
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The 2026 MLB season has featured plenty of interesting storylines already, but for the Los Angeles Angels, the biggest story has been the resurgence of Mike Trout.
Despite sharing the worst record in the American League with the Houston Astros, the Angels have seen their future Hall of Famer come roaring back to stardom.
Amid such a strong season so far, one MLB executive shared a bold prediction with MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, as they predicted Trout could be dealt at the trade deadline, which is a "hot take" that will probably not come true.
MLB exec predicts Mike Trout trade with 'hot take'
"Would the Angels actually try to trade Trout, who has never shown an inclination of wanting to play elsewhere? Probably not," Feinsand writes. "Even the executive who voted for Trout admitted it was simply a 'hot take.'"
The Angels trading away Trout is incredibly unlikely. As much as a team would love to acquire Trout, the odds of a trade are incredibly small, if not zero.
This executive, one of 20 polled by Feinsand, predicted Trout would be the biggest name moved at the deadline this year.
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But even the executive doesn't actually believe Trout will be moved. It's a "hot take" that is not likely to come true at all.
Sure, the Angels could get a very strong return now that Trout is back to stardom, but the odds of a trade actually happening with such a great player are incredibly small.
Trout isn't going to go anywhere barring one of the biggest surprises in recent baseball and professional sports history. Even if the Angels aren't playing great, and Trout is, the future Hall of Famer is likely to finish his career in Los Angeles.
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Q&A
What is the prediction about Mike Trout's potential trade?
An MLB executive predicts that Mike Trout could be traded at the 2026 trade deadline.
How is Mike Trout performing this season?
Mike Trout has made a strong comeback this season, showcasing his talent despite the Angels' poor record.
Which teams are currently sharing the worst record in the American League?
The Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros are currently sharing the worst record in the American League.
