On Thursday afternoon, the Los Angeles Angels will play the New York Yankees for their series finale in the Bronx.
Currently, the Yankees have a 2-1 lead in the series after winning by a score of 5-4 on Wednesday.
Despite trailing, Mike Trout has caught fire in the Bronx, as he has hit at least one home run in three straight games.
Los Angeles Angels Announce Mike Trout Decision
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on before a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 18, 2025 in New York City.
For Thursday’s game, the Angels have officially announced their starting lineup.
They have decided to make Trout the DH for only the second time this season.
@FantasyProsMLB wrote: “LAA Angels Lineup 04/16
1. Zach Neto SS 2. Mike Trout DH 3. Jo Adell RF 4. Oswald Peraza 3B 5. Vaughn Grissom 2B 6. Nolan Schanuel 1B 7. Travis d’Arnaud C 8. Josh Lowe LF 9. Bryce Teodosio CF”
Trout is currently batting .239 with six home runs, 15 RBI’s, 18 runs and two stolen bases in his first 18 games of the 2026 season.
ESPN Insights wrote: “Mike Trout LOVES playing at Yankee Stadium 👀
Trout is the first visiting player with four HR and eight RBI in a single series since this version of Yankee Stadium opened in 2009.”
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2026 in New York City. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Angels Right Now
The Angels come into the day as the third-place team in the American League West with a 9-10 record in 19 games.
They are 6-7 in 13 games away from home.
Following their series with the Yankees, the Angels will return home to host the San Diego Padres on Friday.
@OptaSTATS wrote (on April 13): “Tonight, Aaron Judge and Mike Trout each hit two home runs, the second time in MLB history where two three-time MVPs each hit multiple home runs in the same game. The first was June 21, 1956, when Stan Musial and Roy Campanella each hit two homers.”
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels in the 8th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 12, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Trout has been with the Angels for all 16 years of his career.
Despite being a future Hall of Famer, he has only been able to make the MLB playoffs once (2014).
Looking At New York
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 18, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Yankees are 10-8 in 18 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
They are 5-4 in the nine games they have played at home.
Following the Angels, the Yankees will host the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
Los Angeles Angels Announce Mike Trout Decision Before Yankees Game