Mike Trout, on the injured list after sustaining a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee, said Friday that he's "feeling a lot better" and is hopeful of returning to the Angels' lineup as soon as eligible.

The Los Angeles Angels will be without superstar Mike Trout for a little while. Angels manager Ron Washington announced Thursday night that Trout was being placed on the injured list due to a bone bruise in his left knee.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is headed to the injured list again, but there appears to be some optimism he won't miss an extended stretch. Angels manager Ron Washington told reporters after Thursday's loss to the Detroit Tigers that the 33-year-old will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee.