Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has vowed to return this season after it was revealed that he has a spinal condition that could affect him for the rest of his sure-fire Hall of Fame career.
"I'm appreciative of all the prayer requests," Trout said, "but my career is not over."
So what is the condition, exactly, and what does it mean for his 2022 season and beyond? ESPN's Stephania Bell answers the biggest questions surrounding the three-time American League MVP.
What is Mike Trout's injury?
Angels athletic trainer Mike Forstad told reporters Wednesday that Trout has a "costovertebral dysfunction at T5.