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South Jersey Native Mike Trout On Paternity List As Wife Prepares To Give Birth To Couple’s First Child

Trout, who turns 29 on Aug. 7, initially expressed reservations about playing the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

July 31, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (CBS/AP) — Millville, New Jersey native Mike Trout was placed on the paternity list before the Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. The reigning AL Most Valuable Player and his wife, Jessica, are expecting their first child, which is due on Monday.

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Trout, who turns 29 on Aug. 7, initially expressed reservations about playing the season due to the coronavirus pandemic when players started summer camp workouts but was pleased with how the Angels were trying to keep players healthy.

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