Angels' Mike Trout out for season with another meniscus tear - ESPN

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout suffered another meniscus tear in his surgically repaired left knee and will not play the remainder of this season, yet another crushing development for the generational superstar who has been significantly hampered by injuries in recent years.

In subsequent post to social media, Trout wrote that an MRI on Wednesday «showed a tear in my meniscus that will require surgery again — ending my hopes of returning this season.»

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«Playing and competing is a huge part of my life,» Trout added. «This is equally as heartbreaking and frustrating for me as it is for you, the fans. I understand that I may have disappointed many, but believe me, I will do everything I can to come back even stronger.»

Trout, who turns 33 next Wednesday, suffered his first meniscus tear on April 29 and had surgery four days later. His initial hope, sources said, was to return within four to six weeks, which doctors told him was a best-case scenario. It instead took a little more than 11 weeks for Trout to begin a rehab assignment.

Mike Trout's injuries have mounted in recent years. This is the seventh straight full season that he's missed extended time.

Once he did, on July 23, he exited after one plate appearance and two innings in center field because of discomfort in his left knee. The discomfort continued the following day, prompting him to leave his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees and fly to Southern California for re-evaluation. Trout spoke to reporters last Friday and said an MRI came back clean, adding that he was merely dealing with soft-tissue buildup and inflammation. He added that he can re-start baseball activities «any day now.»

«It's a huge relief for