Mike Trout plays right field for the first time since 2013 in the Angels’ Cactus League opener, marking his return after meniscus surgery.

Trout, who is moving from center to right this season to reduce wear and tear on his body, does not field a ball in three innings. He walks and strikes out in two trips to the plate. Jorge Soler

Los Angeles Angels oft-injured star Mike Trout is moving from center to right field in hopes of better preserving his health

The Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout will make a permanent move from center field to right field as part of a strategy aiming to keep him healthy and in the lineup, he announced Monday.

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to get back into the playoffs this season, but they will need Mike Trout to get back to how he played in his prime in order to get there. Injuries have hampered the Angels star over the years,

Mike Trout is moving to right field. The longtime Los Angeles Angels stalwart center fielder announced Monday that he’s moving to a corner to preserve his health. “I like it. I’ll try it out,” he said.

Mike Trout leads things off for the Angels and reaches base in his first Spring Training at bat with a walk