Riddled with injuries — Pete Alonso’s is only the latest — the Mets still have the N.L.’s best record. They will face a spiraling Angels team that has been their polar opposite.
Suddenly famous for being the commissioner of a fabulously dysfunctional fantasy football league, Trout also has Los Angeles on track for its first playoff appearance since 2014.
Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon are back on the field for the Angels, and Justin Verlander is expected back for the Astros. All are hoping their health issues are behind them.