Angels' Mike Trout could be in store for 'monster' year if he does one thing

The Los Angeles Angels don't have a whole lot to be excited about in the 2026 MLB season, but Mike Trout is proving otherwise.

Despite the book seemingly being over with Trout's career as a superstar after years of injuries and inconsistent play, Trout's start to 2026 is very encouraging.

It's such a good start that MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger believes Trout is in store for a "monster" year if he can do just one thing: stay healthy.

Mike Trout could have 'monster' season if he's healthy

"The old Mike Trout looks back," Bollinger writes. "... If he can stay on the field, he could be in for a monster year."

It has only been one week of the MLB season, but Trout, the Angels' future Hall of Fame outfielder, is off to a great start. He has a 1.007 OPS so far in seven games, recording two home runs, three RBIS, and two stolen bases.

Those base-steals are a huge reason why Trout seems to be more back than he's been in years past. His athleticism, even if it's not matching his prime, looks to be in a much better spot than it has been recently.

Trout's production at the plate is going to regress a bit as the year goes on, as do every player's numbers after a hot start. But his production could stay relatively high all year long.

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He has that kind of upside, especially if he can stay healthy. Even if it's not an MVP-level season like he had in his prime, Trout could have a monster season in 2026, one where he reminds the MLB world of how great he truly is.

Asking Trout to be healthy for a full season might be a tall order, as he's struggled to stay on the field the last few seasons due to a litany of injuries.

But if he can stay on the field and his production doesn't take a nosedive, Trout could be in store for a "monster" 2026 that could earn him some more MVP votes this late in his career.

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