After the game, manager Ron Washington told reporters that Trout felt soreness in his left knee when he hit the bag and that he was removed from the game as a precaution. It wasn't immediately clear when Trout will be able to return to the lineup.

The most recent years of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout's career have been defined by injuries. And there's a chance the former American League MVP added another ailment to a long list of them.

Angels manager Ron Washington decided to pull 11-time All-Star and three-time MVP Mike Trout as the game progressed, a surprising development considering the Angels outfielder has started all 29 games this season including Wednesday's contest. Rumors swirled as no reason was given for Trout's exit from the game initially.