Mike Trout injury update: Angels’ All-Star eyes late July return from knee surgery [Video]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout said on Saturday night that he hopes to make his return from knee surgery by late July, according to MLB’s Rhett Bollinger. It should be stressed that Trout did not offer an official timeline, and that he has not yet resumed running or hitting in the cage. He has been playing catch and running on an anti-gravity treadmill, however, suggesting that he’s in the process of ramping up his physical activity.

Trout, 32, has not played in a game since April 29 after requiring a partial medial meniscectomy. In 29 games to begin the season, he had hit .220/.325/.541 (138 OPS+) with 10 home runs, 14 runs batted in, and six stolen bases. Throughout his career, he’s been one of the best performing players — not only in contemporary terms, but historically. Indeed, Trout will return to career marks that …