Trout, who is out with a bruised left knee, says he’s been hitting and could start running early next week. He’s eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday.

Trout officially hit the injured list on May 2, and just three days later, Jim Bowden of The Athletic proposed a hypothetical trade for LA that includes a different outfielder. The deal would send right-handed slugger Jorge Soler to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitching prospect Ben Kudrna.

Angels star MIke Trout quelled the many concerns about the injury that has kept him out since April 30. The outfielder has a knee bruise.