Angels hoping to get Trout, Skaggs both back for this weekend vs. A’s

ANAHEIM — The Anaheim Angels are hoping that both their best pitcher and best player can return for this weekend’s series against the Oakland A’s.

Tyler Skaggs, who is on the disabled list with a left groin issue, threw a bullpen session before Wednesday’s game and afterward said he’s ready to go on Saturday.

Mike Trout, who has been out with a jammed right wrist, did not swing a bat on Wednesday, but he reported improvement, Manager Mike Scioscia said.

Trout will come in during the team’s off day on Thursday and throw, and possibly hit, Scioscia said. He’ll take batting practice on Friday, after which he could return to the lineup for the first time since Aug. 1, when he was hurt bracing himself on a feet-first slide into third.