ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Injured Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has accompanied the team on its last road trip of the season and took dry swings before Tuesday night's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.
The three-time American League MVP has played just one game since fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on July 3. The center fielder returned Aug. 22 but was shut down the next day because of discomfort.
"He's progressing," Angels manager Phil Nevin said. "He took some dry swings today and he feels good.