Angels OF Mike Trout (knee) targeting return by late July

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Los Angeles Angels star center fielder Mike Trout is hopeful to return from knee surgery by late July in what has been another injury-shortened season for the three-time American League MVP.

Trout spoke with reporters on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., and he said he was convinced he'd be on the field a month from now following recovery from a torn meniscus