Mike Trout to begin rehab assignment with Bees

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Three-time American League MVP, 11-time All-Star and 2012 A.L. Rookie of the Year Mike Trout is scheduled to begin a Major League rehab assignment with the Salt Lake Bees beginning on Tuesday, July 23 at Smith’s Ballpark.  

Trout last appeared in a Bees uniform in 2012, appearing in 20 games, hitting .403 with four doubles, five triples and one home run before being called up by the Angels and winning the 2012 Rookie of the Year Award. The Angels outfielder had 10 home runs and six stolen bases in the first 29 games of the season before undergoing surgery on his left knee on May 3.  

Salt Lake opens a six-game series with the El Paso Chihuahuas on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday with a 1:05 scheduled start on Sunday.