Mike Trout is one of the few stars with a massive contract who has managed to battle through injuries and keep playing—but one of his teammates on the Los Angeles Angels has barely appeared in less than 260 games over five years, a stretch marked by constant setbacks.
The player in question, who still holds a major contract and has been with Trout since 2020, is Anthony Rendon. Unfortunately, he’ll once again be unavailable in 2025 after undergoing hip surgery prior to the start of spring training.
Since signing his deal with Trout’s Angels in 2020, Rendon has played in just 257 games with the team. That averages out to only 51.4 games per season over the past five years.
How much has Rendon earned so far with the Angels?
Despite the limited playing time, Rendon continues to receive full pay under his lucrative deal. Last season alone, he earned $38 million while playing just 57 games. In total, he’s collected $190 million from the Angels (including his 2025 salary). He still has one more year left on his contract in 2026, which will be the final season of his deal.
Mike Trout #27 and Anthony Rendon #6 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates a 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 8, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
What about Trout?
Trout hasn’t exactly had a clean bill of health either. He’s dealt with several injuries over the same five-year span, appearing in just 348 MLB games. Still, he remains under contract with the Angels as part of his 12-year, $426 million deal, which runs through 2030.
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How many Angels players are currently injured?
As of this writing, the Angels have six players on the injured list, including Rendon and Trout. The list also features Sam Bachman, Ben Joyce, Yoán Moncada, and Robert Stephenson. The latter, like Rendon, is currently on the 60-day IL and will be out for an extended period.
