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Mike Trout has struggled to stay healthy in recent seasons, leading to some speculation that the Los Angeles Angels could perhaps move him to a designated hitter role to limit his wear and tear.
If they do, it won't be on a full-time basis. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the team "would prefer to use him as a DH only on a limited basis, according to sources familiar with the club's thinking."
Rosenthal continued: "While making Trout a DH might sound like a step toward keeping him healthy, the Angels aren't so sure.