This isn't really surprising, but given the incredible talent possessed by Angels phenom Mike Trout, it's worth mentioning: The Angels have demoted Trout to Triple-A, the club announced Friday.
The 20-year-old outfielder was a longshot to make the Angels out of spring training due to a pretty big logjam of outfielder/designated hitter types. Peter Bourjos has center field locked down, just as Torii Hunter does right field. In left, one had to assume Vernon Wells was going to get every chance to start everyday this season, given his gigantic salary. Since Albert Pujols is now the first baseman, that leaves Kendrys Morales, Mark Trumbo and Bobby Abreu competing for DH at-bats.
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And then there's the development question. Even if Trout is better than some of those names listed above -- which is a pretty good bet -- there's no reason to have him on the big-league roster if he's not going to play everyday. While he played 40 games for the Angels last year, he's only played 91 games in Double-A and zero in Triple-A.
Trout hit .220/.281/.390 with five homers, 16 RBI and six doubles in 135 plate appearances for the Angels last season.
In other Angels' roster news, 39-year-old relief pitcher Jason Isringhausen has won a spot in the bullpen (MLB.com).
