Overview
- Michael Felger of 98.5 The Sports Hub relayed Tuesday a text-message rumor that Boston could trade for Angels star Mike Trout, stressing on air that the tip was a loose, single-source claim.
- Felger said the message asserted Los Angeles liked outfielder Jarren Duran and pitcher Brayan Bello and framed Trout as a stronger clubhouse leader than Alex Bregman.
- Reporters quickly noted major hurdles, including Trout’s contract that pays more than $37 million per year through 2030 and his limited availability over recent seasons with only 449 games from 2020–25.
- Boston.com highlighted that the suggested trade pieces have sagging value this spring, with Duran batting .194 through 35 games and Bello carrying a 7.44 ERA in seven outings.
- Further barriers include Trout’s reported no-trade power and a likely league-wide bidding war, leaving the chatter as unverified talk without additional reporting or movement from the Angels.