Mike Trout said he was given the option to delay knee surgery and serve as a designated hitter for the rest of the season. He chose surgery.

Angels superstar center fielder Mike Trout underwent surgery to repair torn meniscus in his left knee last week and he says he's already feeling better.

Mike Trout decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was a better alternative than postponing surgery and being a designated hitter the rest of the season.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout updates fans on his successful knee surgery via social media, expressing gratitude for their support.

Trout, sidelined with a major injury for the fourth straight season, decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was better than postponing the procedure for a limited

Mike Trout says he had the option of DH the rest of the season instead of having surgery, but that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus was the best route.

Los Angeles Angels centerfielder Mike Trout told reporters he was given the option to postpone surgery on his left knee and assume a designated hitter

Mike Trout could have continued playing through the torn meniscus in his left knee that currently has him sidelined indefinitely. But the Los Angeles Angels outfielder chose surgery over staying on the field because being slotted only as a designated hitter would had have him playing through pain.

Los Angeles superstar Mike Trout's season took a hit when he needed surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his left knee. But according to Trout himself, there was another option on the table.