The 2025 season was the first year Mike Trout registered over 500 plate appearances since 2019, and it was a sudden reminder that time may be catching up with him. Trout was still good, hitting 26 home runs with a 120 wRC+, but his wRC+ marked the lowest of his career since he had 135 plate appearances in his debut season.
No, the Los Angeles Angels don't have another Anthony Rendon situation on their hands, but Trout's contract may not age the way they hoped. Earning $37M in each season between now and 2031, the uncomfortable truth is that the Angels will be dramatically overpaying the face of their franchise.