BREAKING: Mike Trout Set to Re-Sign with Los Angeles Angels on 3-Year, $66 Million Deal, AP Source Says
June 11, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
In a bombshell development sure to echo across the baseball world, Mike Trout, the 11-time All-Star and three-time American League MVP, is set to re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $66 million contract, according to a source who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been finalized or publicly announced.
The agreement — which averages $22 million annually — ensures Trout will continue to wear an Angels uniform through the 2028 MLB season, putting to rest widespread speculation about a potential trade or departure following another disappointing season in Anaheim.
This move comes as a significant commitment not only from Trout but also from an Angels organization trying desperately to re-establish relevance in an increasingly competitive American League West. And for Trout — one of the most decorated and respected players of the modern era — the decision reflects more than just dollars and years. It signals unfinished business.
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A Decade of Dominance — and Frustration
Mike Trout has been a pillar of greatness since bursting onto the MLB scene in 2011. With three MVPs (2014, 2016, 2019), nine Silver Slugger Awards, and a career WAR over 85, he has long been considered a generational talent — if not the best player in the game during the 2010s.
Yet, despite his individual brilliance, the Angels have struggled to provide Trout with the one thing that has eluded him: postseason success. The team has made the playoffs only once in his tenure — a 2014 ALDS sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals.
The lack of October baseball has led to years of speculation that Trout, now 33, might look elsewhere in the twilight of his career to chase a championship — especially with the team failing to capitalize during the two years they had both Trout and Shohei Ohtani on the roster.
But according to the AP source, Trout never seriously entertained leaving.
> “Mike’s heart is in Anaheim,” the source said. “He wants to win here, not somewhere else. This deal reflects that commitment.”
Why Stay Now?
Trout’s decision to stay with the Angels may puzzle some. After all, Shohei Ohtani departed for the crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers on a record-setting $700 million deal last winter. The Angels finished the 2024 season at 71-91, again missing the playoffs and struggling with consistency and injuries.
But insiders suggest that Trout’s motivation extends beyond championships.
He has made Anaheim his home. He is deeply connected to the local community, and his family — including wife Jessica and their young son Beckham — is reportedly “thrilled” to remain in Southern California.
Moreover, Trout has reportedly taken a more active leadership role within the organization, particularly in player development and mentoring younger talent like Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, and Logan O’Hoppe. Sources indicate that owner Arte Moreno and GM Perry Minasian gave Trout additional assurances about roster improvements, organizational stability, and a long-term vision for competing.
> “Mike wants to help build this team from the inside out,” said a source close to the clubhouse. “He’s not just chasing numbers anymore. He’s chasing impact.”
The Contract Details
While the total contract value is significantly smaller than Trout’s previous 12-year, $426.5 million mega-deal signed in 2019, the new 3-year, $66 million agreement carries several key features:
No-trade clause: Trout retains full control over any future movement.
Annual opt-outs: He can re-evaluate his status after each season.
Performance bonuses: Tied to All-Star appearances, MVP voting, and team playoff performance.
Legacy and mentorship clauses: Trout will have input in player leadership programs and offseason team planning.
While these clauses may seem unusual, they’re part of what insiders are calling the “Trout Partnership Era” — a period in which the franchise sees its greatest player as a collaborator, not just a contract.
Legacy in Anaheim
Statistically, Trout is already the greatest player in Angels history. He holds franchise records in WAR, on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS, and is second in home runs only to Tim Salmon — a record Trout is poised to break by mid-2026.
Staying with the Angels allows him to cement that legacy further, potentially becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in virtually every offensive category before the deal ends.
Even more significant is the cultural imprint Trout has made in Anaheim. For a franchise with a spotty postseason resume and inconsistent leadership, Trout has been a beacon of stability and class, beloved by fans and respected league-wide.
> “There are legends, and then there’s Mike Trout,” said Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. in a recent interview. “What he’s done with one team, through ups and downs, is rare in today’s game.”
What It Means for the Angels
The Angels’ front office faces a daunting task. After Ohtani’s departure, the team’s future looked murky. With Trout staying on, the narrative shifts: they’re not rebuilding — they’re rebooting.
This re-signing, combined with a buddi
ng farm system and recent front-office restructuring, signals a new direction — one
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