Mike Trout Off the 2026 Trade Market, Insider Reports

Overview

• Bob Nightengale reported Sunday that Trout has "zero interest" in waiving his full no-trade clause, a development that all but ends serious trade talk for the 2026 deadline.
• Nightengale and other outlets note roughly $160 million remains on Trout’s 12-year, $426.5 million deal and most teams would refuse the contract unless the Angels agreed to absorb a large share of the payroll.
• Trout told reporters earlier this week that he "hasn’t even thought about" requesting a trade, a comment that matches the reporting that he will not accept a move without his consent.
• The Angels are widely viewed as likely sellers because of their poor start to 2026, but Trout’s veto power and salary mean the club will need to pursue other tradable assets rather than try to move its centerpiece player.
• Trout is enjoying a midcareer resurgence this season with All-Star caliber numbers, which fuels theoretical interest from clubs like the Phillies and Yankees but does not change the practical barriers to any trade.