Angels’ Mike Trout set to take batting practice on the field on Saturday

ANAHEIM — Mike Trout still won’t put a timetable on his return to the field, but the Angels’ superstar continues to express optimism as he passes tests in his rehab.

Trout, who is out with rib cage inflammation, has been hitting soft toss in the cage and will take batting practice on the field on Saturday.

“It feels good,” Trout said. “I can’t give you a timeline. Sooner rather than later, I think.”

Head athletic trainer Mike Frostad added that “everything is going smoothly...