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The Athletic reporter Sam Blum recently posted an update on Twitter regarding the Los Angeles Angels megastar Mike Trout. As per sources, Trout is suffering from a career-threatening rare back condition. Blum reported the news with excerpts from the Angels’ Head fitness trainer Mike Frostad. Blum also included Trout’s update on his own recovery.?

Mike Trout is a center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels drafted Trout into MLB in 2011. Trout is an iconic player for the Angels, whose popularity transcends the baseball community. He is famous for his Herculean hitting and athletic defense. Trout got nicknamed ‘The Millville Meteor’ for his athleticism and agility.?

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Mike Trout and his rare back condition?

Mike Trout gained prominence in the early stages of his career, winning the Rookie of the Year award in just his second season. Trout’s powerful attack and razor-sharp defense caught everyone’s attention upon his entry into the MLB. He is an integral part of the Angels? success. Many injuries have disrupted the injury-prone Trout’s otherwise bright career.?

Despite fighting through injuries, Mike Trout is the sixth highest home run-scorer this season, with 24 homers in the account. A fact that highlights Trout’s proven mettle yet again. Trout exited the July 12 game due to a back spasm and was a last minute exclusion on July 16, ultimately entering the injury list on July 18. He then received a cortisone shot that might take two weeks to work properly.?

According to a?report?the Angels’ head trainer Mike Frostad spoke on Trout’s condition,?“We do have to look at this as something that he has to manage it, not just through the rest of this season, but also through the rest of his career probably.??

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Meanwhile, an upbeat Trout, not concerned about his career, said, ?Yeah, I think it?s a little exaggeration. I was just talking to my dad, going to my phone. Getting a lot of ? appreciate all the prayers, but my career isn?t over. No, I?m not worried about it. It?s just one (of) them things, you play, you swing a lot, and things pop up……..??

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Mike Trout’s way to recovery?

The timeline of Mike Trout’s recovery is yet unclear. Trout is dealing with rib cage inflammation, which is the prime cause of his back pain. He is set to visit his back specialist, Dr. Robert Watkins, in California. While staying away from baseball practice, Trout is doing some cardio work and a core stability program.?

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How soon do you think Mike Trout will recover, and how far will his career proceed??