Angels center fielder Mike Trout hasnt played for his team since May Michel Briere Jersey 17, when he suffered a calf strain during a game. He may not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.On Wednesday, Angels general manager Joe Maddon said he doesnt expect Trout to return in 2021, . This decision isnt official until Trout speaks out on the matter, but for now, it looks like the Angel superstar wont be playing until 2022.MORE: Joe Maddon said today that he doesnt expect Mike Trout to play again this year.He couldnt say that officially, he said, because he wants that to come from Trout. But at this point, the reality is theres no Jaromir Jagr Men Jersey time left. Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) This decision was somewhat anticipated since theres only two-plus left of regular season baseball. The Angels are also 11 games back in the AL Wild Card race, and Erik Gudbranson Kids Jersey 14 games back in the division.However, Trout is currently in Chicago with the Angels as they play the White Sox. that Trout had been participating in baseball activities for up to six weeks prior. It is rare for a player to be out as long as Trout has with a calf strain, but it seems he has tried to work out and build up his strength in the meantime.MORE: This Mike Trout calf strain is the worst calf injury, by recovery length, in the last 6 years. This is not a list you want to be on. Derek Rhoads (@drhoa3) Up until May 17, Trout was hitting .333/.466/.624 and had eight home runs in only 36 games. It's uncertain where the Angels could be on the Wild Card list if Trout would have played all season, Phil Kessel Kids Jersey especially considering Shohei Ohtanis historical season thus far.Trout, 30, is expected to return to baseball next season at the very least. It will be his fourth year Derick Brassard Men Jersey in his 12-year, $426.5 million contract that he signed back in March 2019. Starting next year, Trout will earn $35.45 million per year until 2030.MORE: It is unclear when Trout will make an official statement about his season, but until then, he will not be returning to the field.