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Mike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby
By MIKE DiGIOVANNA, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — 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 An...
Key takeaway 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 [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
For baseball fans in the Rio Grande Valley, the news that Mike Trout is likely to skip the All-Star Home Run Derby is a disappointment, but his expected return for the All-Star Game itself is a welcome relief. The Los Angeles Angels' star player has a significant following in the McAllen area, where fans closely track the performance of top players like Trout. His decision to prioritize his health for the second half of the season is a prudent one, given the Angels' hopes for a strong finish. As the All-Star break approaches, Valley residents will be watching to see how Trout's hamstring injury affects his participation in the midsummer classic, and whether he can help lead the American League to a win on July 14.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — 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 An...
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