A frustrating season for the Angels took another blow on Thursday when Los Angeles general manager Perry Minasian announced Mike Trout will miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign.

The Angels star tore his meniscus in April and needed surgery to repair it. He began a rehab assignment last week and was removed after one at-bat. Trout seemed optimistic that he’d get back into the Triple-A lineup soon, but Minasian was non-committal to his star outfielder returning when he spoke to reporters after Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline.

Shortly after the news came out, Trout took to social media to share a message to Angels fans.

“Since my initial surgery on May 3rd to repair my meniscus, my rehabilitation proved longer and more difficult than anticipated. After months of hard work, I was devastated yesterday when an MRI showed a tear in my meniscus require surgery again — ending my hopes of returning this season.

Playing and competing is a huge part of my life. This is equally as heartbreaking and frustrating for me as it is for you, the fans. I understand that I may have disappointed many, but believe me, I will do everything I can to come back even stronger.

I will continue to help my team and teammates from the dugout as we press forward into the second half of the season.

Thank you for your support.”

Trout is no stranger to injuries. In 2017 he suffered a torn thumb ligament, a calf strain in 2021, back inflammation in 2022 and a broken hamate in 2023. The back inflammation was diagnosed as costovertebral dysfunction, which will likely stay with Trout for the remainder of his career.