Mike Trout gives the $35 million reason why he will not play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

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The Los Angeles Angels are set to pay Mike Trout over $35 million this year, but that, combined with his injury history, has proven to be a major hurdle for the World Baseball Classic.

The three-time MVP, who was given the "Captain America" nickname for his stellar performance in the event three years ago, told reporters Monday that he was not able to get his contract insured for the tournament.

Trout said he wanted to play again, but "insurance was the biggest hurdle I was trying to get through."

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Mike Trout of the United States leads his teammates while carrying the American flag prior to the game against Japan at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023, in Miami, Florida. (Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images)

"It’s disappointing, I wanted to run it back with all the guys," Trout said.

According to Yahoo Sports, a player does not necessarily forfeit his contract if he is injured in the event. Rather, it would be the team being owed the insurance coverage via National Financial Partners, which the WBC organization uses to take out insurance policies on the contracts of all 40-man-roster players competing in the event. 

Trout has a base salary of $35.45 million for 2026 and is making an additional $1.67 million from the $20 million signing bonus he agreed to as part of his $426.5 million contract.

For example, the New York Mets were given a full reimbursement of Edwin Diaz's $18.64 million salary in 2023 after he tore his patella tendon celebrating a win.

Trout was part of perhaps the best moment in the tournament’s history, when he and former Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani of Team