The Angels have surged in June, improving to 41–42 and sitting only two games back of a wild-card spot. With October contention within reach, a rebound for Trout is critical—both to boost Anaheim’s lineup and to earn him a spot on the All-Star roster.

In a month since returning from a knee injury, Trout has started 26 of the team’s 28 games, all at DH, and hit .290 with four home runs and an .857 OPS.

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. It is likely a scheduled day off for the three-time MVP, but he will still be out of the lineup for the rubber match, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.This story will be updated...This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/angels as Angels Lineup vs Nationals: Mike Trout Surprisingly Out.