Mike Trout Injury

The Angels outfielder isn't worried about the long-term impact of the injury.

Mike Trout reported Wednesday that he has a rare back injury that could affect not only his play this year, but the future as well.

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Angels coach Mike Frostad indicated Trout will need to stay on top beyond this season.

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“In the long term, we have to look at it as something he has to deal with not just for the rest of the season.

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But probably for the rest of his career, Frostad said.

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"I think what he meant is that I have to stay on top of my daily routine so it doesn't come back," Trout said.

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Trout added that he has no long-term concerns and that it would be premature to call for an early retirement.

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"I think it's a little bit of an exaggeration," Trout said of everyone reaching out to him

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"I appreciate all the prayer requests, but my career is not over."

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Trout is currently on the 10-day injured list with rib inflammation.

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