Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season. WSOC TV [Video]

CLEVELAND — (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on Friday, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season.

Trout had a partial medial menisectomy procedure performed in California. The team said the outfielder will remain in Anaheim for the start of his rehab process.

This is the fourth consecutive year that the 11-time All-Star has dealt with a significant injury.

“When they went in, it was exactly what we said it was and nothing else,” Angels manager Ron Washington reported before his team opened a three-game series in Cleveland. “So we’re all good.”

Washington said he spoke to Trout following the surgery.

The 32-year-old Trout isn’t exactly sure when he injured his knee. He was leading the majors with 10 homers and had 14 RBIs and six steals before he was sidelined.

“He was in a good place, a really good place before …