After previously expressing skepticism over his status for the 2020 MLB season, Angels outfielder Mike Trout removed all doubt on Wednesday: "I'm playing," Trout said ahead of the team's final exhibition game.
Earlier this month, Trout had resisted committing toward playing at all this year, citing his concerns over the risks of playing during the coronavirus pandemic. Trout and his wife, Jessica, are due with their first child in August, which played a key factor in Trout's decision.
"Honestly, I still don’t feel comfortable with the baby coming," Trout told reporters at the time. "I think the biggest thing is this is our first child.