Mickey Moniak
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Jun 22 2025Moniak went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's three-run blast in the fifth inning proved to be the game-deciding swing. It was his 11th long ball of the year and sixth in his last 11 appearances. He's approaching his career high of 14 home runs, which he reached in each of the previous two seasons while with the Angels. Moniak is slashing .245/.295/.500 with 22 extra-base hits and 27 RBI through 207 plate appearances.
Jun 21 2025Moniak went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 14-8 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His 452-foot moon shot to right-center field off Zac Gallen was the big blow in a six-run fourth inning that briefly gave the Rockies a 7-6 lead. Moniak still sits against most left-handed pitchers, but he's enjoying a huge June against righties, batting .387 (12-for-31) in 10 games with five of his 10 homers on the season, along with two steals, nine runs and nine RBI.
Jun 18 2025Moniak went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has now started in five of Colorado's last six games and appears to have regained a foothold in the team's regular lineup against right-handed pitching. Tyler Freeman appeared to have supplanted Moniak in right field, but the Rockies have been using Freeman at designated hitter more frequently to keep both players' bats in the lineup. Over his last seven contests, Moniak has gone 7-for-21 with four home runs, one triple, one double and one stolen base.
Jun 16 2025Moniak went 2-for-4 with a triple and a two-run home run during Monday's 6-4 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak delivered the fatal blow to the Nationals, launching a go-ahead, two-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Rockies the lead. The 27-year-old has now homered for the third time in his last six games, hitting .470 over that stretch with five RBIs. He is now slashing .237/.289/.462 for the season.
Jun 15 2025Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll take a seat against Grant Holmes in the series finale, Moniak could be gaining traction in the Rockies' lineup. The veteran outfielder had started each of Colorado's last three matchups against right-handed pitchers, going 4-for-9 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run.
Jun 12 2025Moniak went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 8-7 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak cut San Francisco's lead to 7-3 in the sixth inning with an opposite-field shot of Hayden Birdsong, his seventh homer this season. The 27-year-old Moniak has gone 4-for-7 with a pair of homers in his last three contests, boosting his slash line to .227/.278/.429 with 18 RBI, 21 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 176 plate appearances this year.
Jun 10 2025The Rockies reinstated Moniak (personal) from the bereavement list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old is back with Colorado after taking a few days to tend to a personal matter. Moniak has a .194/.242/.484 slash line with three homers in his past 12 games, and he's been splitting playing time in right field with Tyler Freeman.
Jun 7 2025The Rockies placed Moniak (personal) on the bereavement list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will be away from the team while attending to a personal matter. While on the bereavement list, he will be required to miss a minimum of three games and a maximum of seven. In Moniak's absence, the Rockies replenished their outfield depth by recalling Sean Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.
Jun 6 2025Moniak went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak put the Rockies on the board with a solo home run in the third inning before tying things up at 2-2 with an RBI single in the seventh. It was his sixth multi-hit game of the season (and first since May 11), but he has struggled at the plate this season. Moniak has slashed .204/.235/.388 with three home runs and five RBI in 51 plate appearances over his last 20 games.
Jun 2 2025Moniak is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since signing with the Rockies shortly before Opening Day, Moniak has been deployed primarily as a strong-side platoon outfielder, but his grasp on a regular spot in the lineup versus righties appears to be slipping. For the second day in a row, Moniak finds himself on the bench against a righty (Max Meyer), while Tyler Freeman picks up another start in right field at Moniak's expense. Moniak owns a woeful .213/.252/.394 slash line in 135 plate appearances versus righties this season, so the Rockies' decision to scale back his playing time doesn't come as a major surprise.
Jun 1 2025Moniak is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has a .592 OPS in his past 10 games and will hit the bench Sunday against New York righty Clay Holmes. Tyler Freeman will start in right field and bat eighth for the series finale in Queens.
May 26 2025Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk Monday's 3-1 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Colorado outfielder accounted for his team's lone run when he cracked a 399-foot solo shot off Chicago starter Jameson Taillon in the fifth. Moniak homered for the second consecutive day and picked up his second free pass of the month. In May, the 27-year-old sports a .235 (16-for-68) average with 20 Ks. Through 154 total plate appearances, Moniak is now slashing .217/.266/.406 with 16 runs scored, 15 RBI and a stolen base.
May 25 2025Moniak went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak swatted a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, getting Colorado within one run of the Yankees, but the Rockies couldn't complete the comeback. It was the 27-year-old's first home run since April 19, breaking a 32-game dry spell. On the year, Moniak is slashing .214/.260/.386 in 150 plate appearances.
May 22 2025Moniak is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Moniak remains the Rockies' top option in right field, but he'll hit the bench for the third time in four games while Colorado faces a third left-handed starting pitcher during that stretch. Platoon mate Tyler Freeman will enter the lineup in place of Moniak.
May 14 2025Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are starting a lefty (Patrick Corbin) in a day game after a night game, so Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer likely viewed Wednesday as an opportune time to give the lefty-hitting Moniak a breather. Moniak had started in right field in each of the Rockies' last 10 games, slashing .265/.278/.382 with zero home runs, one stolen base, three runs and three RBI.
May 12 2025Moniak went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double Sunday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has at least one hit in six of his last seven games and went 7-for-22 with three RBI and two runs scored across Colorado's six-game homestand that concluded Sunday. He remains on the strong side of a platoon in right field and has started eight straight contests.
Apr 30 2025Moniak is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Chris Sale on the bump for Atlanta, so the left-handed-hitting Moniak will begin the contest on the bench. Sean Bouchard is getting the call in right field for the Rockies.
Apr 20 2025Moniak went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a triple, four RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has seen extra playing time due to the absence of Brenton Doyle (personal/quadriceps), with Saturday marking his eighth straight start. He is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak and has now homered in consecutive games. Even more notable has been Moniak's improved plate discipline -- albeit in a small sample -- as he's striking out at only an 18.4 percent clip paired with a 10.4 percent walk rate across 49 plate appearances.
Apr 17 2025Moniak went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has started seven straight games, six of which have come in center field in the absence of Brenton Doyle (hip). He's performed decently in that span despite six of the games being on the road, as he's collected five hits across 23 at-bats with five runs scored and two extra-base knocks. Doyle appeared as a pinch hitter Wednesday, so Moniak could lose some playing time in the coming days
Apr 12 2025Moniak is starting in center field and batting seventh against the Padres on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was initially left out of the lineup, but he'll end up starting in the outfield due to Tyler Freeman being scratched after Freeman injured his oblique in the batting cage, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Moniak has gone 2-for-11 with three runs, three walks and three strikeouts over his last five games.
Apr 9 2025Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Moniak will check out of the lineup while the Brewers send southpaw Tyler Alexander to the hill. Sean Bouchard and Zac Veen will serve as the Rockies' starters in the corner outfield, flanking two-time Gold Glove Award winner Brenton Doyle.
Apr 8 2025Moniak went 1-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak started his fifth straight game with a right-handed pitcher on the mound. He hasn't performed particularly well in that span, collecting only three hits in 14 at-bats while striking out four times. Nevertheless, he's moved ahead of Nick Martini on the depth chart for the time being.
Apr 6 2025Moniak will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will pick up his fourth start in five games and appears to have at least temporarily moved ahead of Jordan Beck in the pecking order for playing time in left field. The 26-year-old has gone 3-for-12 with a pair of extra-base hits and a walk through his first six appearances with the Rockies.
Mar 30 2025Moniak went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak joined the Rockies on the eve of Opening Day and has yet to draw a start in three games. However, he made his debut as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Sunday's contest and delivered a two-run home run in his first plate appearance as a Rockie. Moniak could eventually take over as the team's starting right fielder, a position currently held by Nick Martini.
Mar 29 2025Moniak isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just three days removed from signing with the Rockies, it seems Moniak still isn't quite ready to join the starting lineup, though he still projects to become the preferred option over Nick Martini against right-handers eventually. Martini will get the starting nod in right field again Saturday, and Jordan Beck will cover left.
Mar 28 2025Moniak is absent from the lineup for Friday's opener against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak just signed with the Rockies on Wednesday, so it's not a surprise the club is not throwing him into the lineup right away. He still has a good chance to start versus most righties, likely at the expense of Nick Martini. Martini is starting in right field Friday, while Jordan Beck is handling left.
Mar 26 2025Moniak signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Rockies on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was cut by the Angels on Tuesday but didn't have to wait long to sign with another club on a major-league deal. The 26-year-old outfielder slashed .219/.266/.380 across 418 plate appearances with the Halos last season but has a good chance to see those numbers increase in 2025 now that he gets to play his home games at Coors Field. With Brenton Doyle locked in as Colorado's center fielder, the team may look to use Moniak more often in the corner outfield spots, and his left-handed bat could grant him a strong-side platoon role.
Mar 25 2025The Angels are expected to release Moniak on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Angels having seemingly committed to Jo Adell as their everyday center fielder, the left-handed-hitting Moniak wouldn't have been in store for many at-bats off the bench and didn't profile as a platoon option, so the organization is opting to cut ties with the 26-year-old. Rather than designating Moniak for assignment and potentially working out a trade, the Angels will release him in order to save around $1.5 million on the $2 million salary he won in arbitration earlier in the offseason. Given his relative youth and pedigree as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 First-Year Player Draft, Moniak shouldn't have much trouble finding work elsewhere, though he may have to settle for a minor-league deal with Opening Day quickly approaching.
Feb 17 2025Moniak will be in the mix for starts in center field following the Angels' decision to shift Mike Trout (knee) to right field, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Trout injured, Moniak led the Angels with 91 starts in center field last season. Jo Adell -- who started four contests in center field in 2024 -- will be Moniak's chief competition for playing time. While Moniak would likely offer the Angels a steadier glove in center field, the Halos might lean toward Adell if they feel he still has some untapped offensive potential.
Jan 31 2025Moniak will be paid $2 million in 2025 after winning his arbitration case against the Angels, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels had filed at $1.5 million when figures were exchanged earlier this month. Moniak slashed only .219/.266/.380 in 124 games with the Angels last season and will likely serve as their fourth outfielder in 2025.
Sep 28 2024Moniak is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will begin Saturday's game in the dugout as the Rangers send southpaw Andrew Heaney to the mound. Kevin Pillar will start in center field and bat in the cleanup spot.
Sep 27 2024Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday versus Texas, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will catch a breather Friday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Thursday's loss to the White Sox. While he sits, Taylor Ward, Kevin Pillar and Gustavo Campero will start across the Halos' outfield.
Sep 25 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak recently battled a hand injury, but he started each of the Angels' last three games and went 2-for-10 with a double, two walks, one stolen base and two runs. His absence from the lineup Wednesday looks to be maintenance-related.
Sep 21 2024Moniak (hand) is batting sixth and playing center field Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak hasn't logged an at-bat since being hit in the hand by a pitch Sept. 15, but his inclusion in the lineup Saturday indicates he's over the injury. The center fielder is slashing .222/.226/.386 in 402 plate appearances this season.
Sep 19 2024Moniak (hand) scored a run and drew a walk after coming off the bench in the 11th frame of Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak didn't start for the third straight game, but he came into the contest to pinch run for Brandon Drury in the 11th frame. The outfielder scored the game-tying run and subsequently remained in the contest as Los Angeles' designated hitter. Moniak then logged a plate appearance in the 12th inning, though he didn't swing the bat, drawing a walk on four consecutive balls. Per Kyle Glaser of Baseball America, Moniak didn't swing due to his hand injury. It's unclear when he will be ready to return to the Angels' lineup.
Sep 18 2024Moniak (hand) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak hasn't played since being hit in the hand by a pitch Sunday, although the left-handed-batter might not have been in the lineup Wednesday, anyway, with the White Sox starting southpaw Jared Shuster. Jordyn Adams will start in center field for the Angels in the series finale.
Sep 17 2024Moniak (hand) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will be on the bench for a second game in a row after suffering a hand injury in Sunday's matchup with the Astros. Jordyn Adams will draw another start in center field and bat eighth versus Chicago.
Sep 16 2024Moniak (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the White Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak had to exit Sunday's contest against the Astros after being hit in the hand by a pitch. Initial tests came back clean and he's listed on Monday's lineup card as a reserve, although it's not clear whether he'll be available off the bench. Jordyn Adams is in center field Monday.
Sep 15 2024Moniak suffered a hand contusion in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, ultimately being removed from the contest as a result. The initial tests following the game showed a contusion, but he will undergo additional examinations. The outfielder finished his day 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and he can be considered day-to-day for the time being ahead of Monday's series opener with the White Sox.
Sep 14 2024Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to Houston on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's fourth-inning solo shot was the Angels' only extra-base hit in the contest. The long ball off Yusei Kikuchi was Moniak's first this season against a lefty -- he's gotten just 32 at-bats against southpaws and is batting .188 against them. With that in mind, he'll likely continue to sit most days when Los Angeles faces a left-handed starter.
Sep 5 2024Moniak is absent from the lineup for Thursday contest versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has been the Angels' best hitter lately in popping five home runs over his last seven games, but southpaw Cody Bradford is starting for the Angels and the left-handed hitting Moniak rarely starts against lefties. Kevin Pillar will occupy center field and bat cleanup.
Sep 4 2024Moniak went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's first hit in September was a first-inning homer that set the tone for the Angels' romp to a win. The outfielder has swatted five homers and driven in 10 runs over his last seven games. For the year, he's up to a .231/.274/.402 slash line with 13 homers, a career-best 47 RBI, 43 runs scored and six stolen bases over 110 contests. He continues to see a strong-side platoon role in center field, sharing the position with Kevin Pillar.
Sep 1 2024Moniak went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak grounded out in each of his first two trips to the plate before crushing a two-run shot in the seventh to tie things up and give him his second consecutive game with a home run. He then walked it off for the Angels in the ninth with his second long ball of the night. The outfielder has been scorching hot at the plate as of late and has now recorded multiple hits in four straight, homering four times over that stretch while driving in seven runs. Moniak has also tallied at least one RBI in each of his last four contests.
Aug 30 2024Moniak went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak logged his third consecutive multi-hit game, and he has an extra-base hit in each of those contests. The outfielder has played well in August, batting .350 (21-for-60) with four homers and 10 RBI over 18 games this month. He's up to a .233/.276/.384 slash line with 10 long balls, 41 RBI, 39 runs scored and six stolen bases through 106 contests overall while being a fixture in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 29 2024Moniak went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old outfielder supplied the only offense for the Angels when he took Kenta Maeda deep in the sixth inning. Moniak has been productive in his strong-side platoon role in August, slashing .315/.351/.556 in 57 plate appearances with three of his nine homers on the season, but his 1:17 BB:K on the month is a reminder that his numbers could crater again at any time.
Aug 27 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak returned to the lineup Sunday after missing a couple days due to an elbow injury, but he'll sit Tuesday as lefty Brant Hurter takes the mound for Detroit. Kevin Pillar will start in center field and bat cleanup.
Aug 25 2024Moniak (elbow) will start in center field and bat fifth Sunday against the Blue Jays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak sat out the past few days due to an elbow injury, but he's back in action for Sunday's series finale in Toronto. The 26-year-old has been productive in August with four doubles, two home runs and a .319/.360/.532 slash line in 47 at-bats.
Aug 24 2024Moniak (elbow) isn't in the Angels' lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An elbow injury caused Moniak to make an early exit from Thursday's game, and he'll be missing a second consecutive start Saturday. Taylor Ward, Kevin Pillar and Jo Adell will start across the outfield while Moniak rests.
Aug 23 2024Moniak (elbow) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old exited Thursday's contest due to left elbow irritation after being hit by a pitch, and he'll be held out of the starting nine Friday. Per Erica Weston of Bally Sports West, Moniak is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday. Kevin Pillar will start in center field and bat cleanup Friday for the Angels in place of Moniak.
Aug 22 2024Moniak was removed from Thursday's game against the Blue Jays due to left elbow irritation, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was hit by a pitch in the top of the fourth inning and exited in the bottom of the frame. He'll likely head for imaging to determine the severity of the issue. In the meantime, Kevin Pillar took over in center field.
Aug 20 2024Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will step out of the lineup Tuesday as the Angels prepare to face left-hander Cole Ragans. Kevin Pillar will fill in at center field and bat fourth.
Aug 17 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will retreat to the bench to avoid a same-hand matchup with Chris Sale. In his place, Kevin Pillar will bat cleanup and play center field.
Aug 13 2024Moniak went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a loss to Toronto on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak continued his recent hot stretch with a solo shot to right field in the third inning. The outfielder has at least one hit in six of his past seven games and is slashing .444/.444/.741 with two homers and four RBI over that stretch. However, he's still prone to being benched against southpaws -- Moniak has started just two of Los Angeles' past four contests against lefties.
Aug 12 2024Moniak went 3-for-5 with a double and a run against the Nationals in a 6-4 win Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has now compiled multiple hits in three straight games and in five of his six contests in August. During the latter stretch, he's slashing .440/.440/.640 with a home run, two doubles, five runs and three RBI. Moniak has shown in the past that he can get hot, but he's also gone through numerous cold stretches -- in fact, prior to his strong start to August, he finished July with a .188 batting average across his final 10 games. Overall, Moniak hasn't been much of a fantasy asset with a .226/.265/.355 slash line, seven homers, 34 RBI, 35 runs and six steals through 313 plate appearances.
Aug 10 2024Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Washington, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will take a seat as the left-handed Patrick Corbin starts on the mound for the Nationals. Taylor Ward, Kevin Pillar and Jo Adell will make up the Angels' outfield while Moniak rests.
Aug 4 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Moniak will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Mets send another southpaw (Jose Quintana) to the hill. Kevin Pillar will spell Moniak in center field and bat cleanup.
Aug 3 2024Moniak is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will get a breather as the team faces left-hander David Peterson on the mound for New York. Kevin Pillar will take over in center field and bat fourth Saturday.
Aug 2 2024Moniak went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak singled in his first at-bat before adding a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth to put the Angels ahead 3-2. It marked the outfielder's first multi-hit performance since July 12 against Seattle, though he's now hit safely in six of his last eight games. The long ball was Moniak's seventh of the season and his third since the start of July.
Jul 28 2024Moniak is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has a .560 OPS in eight contests since the All-Star break and will take a seat for Sunday's contest. Kevin Pillar will man center field and bat fifth in the series finale.
Jul 22 2024Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak went deep in the fifth inning off Joey Estes to even the game at 2-2. It was just his second home run since June 25 and his sixth on the year. His bat has been trending in a positive direction in July compared to the rest of the season, as he's slashing .273/.289/.500 with two homers, six RBI and eight runs scored while only striking out at a 17.8 percent clip. Overall, it has been a struggle for Moniak on the year. He has a .209/.255/.340 slash line with 29 RBI, 29 runs and a 14:70 BB:K in 259 plate appearances.
Jul 19 2024Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 7-for-16 with a homer and three RBI during the final five games of the first half, Moniak will sit down for the first game following the All-Star break. His absence will open a spot for Kevin Pillar to start in center field and bat fourth.
Jul 13 2024Moniak went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has swung a hot bat in July, going 11-for-37 (.297) over 10 games this month. Four of those hits have gone for extra bases, and he's added five RBI and six runs. The outfielder is slashing .211/.255/.333 with five home runs, six steals, 28 RBI and 27 runs scored through 77 contests overall, and he should maintain a starting role in center field until Mike Trout (knee) is able to return.
Jul 11 2024Moniak went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak gave the Angels a 4-1 lead with his three-run homer in the bottom of the second and later added a single, giving him his second multi-hit effort in his last three games. Over that brief stretch he's batting .333 (4-for-12) with two extra-base hits, five RBI and three runs scored. However, Moniak's average on the season still sits at .198 following Wednesday's performance, and he's batting .222 in July (6-for-27). The home run was his fifth of the campaign and his first since his grand slam against Oakland on June 25.
Jul 1 2024Moniak went 2-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was hitless with nine strikeouts over 13 at-bats across his previous four games coming into Sunday but got back on track with a pair of singles. The outfielder also recorded his fifth stolen base of the season and his first since June 9. Moniak finished June with a .237/.310/.408 slash line, two homers, 14 RBI, 10 runs and three steals over 24 games.
Jun 26 2024Moniak went 1-for-2 with a grand slam and an additional run during Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak flipped the game on its head in the fourth inning, giving the Halos a three-run advantage after swatting his first career grand slam at the expense of Mitch Spence. The center fielder is batting .220 with three home runs, four steals and 18 RBI since Mike Trout (knee) got hurt in late April.
Jun 16 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting in each of the past four games, the lefty-hitting Moniak will hit the bench while the Giants open the game with a left-hander (Erik Miller). Kevin Pillar -- who had made four straight starts in left field -- will slide over to center field in Moniak's stead.
Jun 14 2024Moniak went 3-for-5 with a triple, two doubles, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's 8-6 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak supplied a two-run double in the third inning. He's hit safely in his last six games, going 8-for-19 (.421) with five RBI, four walks and two stolen bases in that span. Kevin Pillar has been excellent since joining the Angels in May, but he'd been platooning with Moniak until recently. With Taylor Ward slumping, there's room for Pillar in left field and Moniak in center, though the latter will have to keep hitting to maintain his consistent playing time. Moniak is slashing .192/.241/.282 with two home runs, six doubles, one triple, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored and four steals over 166 plate appearances this season.
Jun 8 2024Moniak went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak remains cold at the plate, going 3-for-32 with seven strikeouts over his last 10 contests. The steal was his third of the season, though he's hardly gotten on base enough to make much of an impact in that area. He's slashing .163/.197/.234 with two home runs, nine RBI and 12 runs scored over 147 plate appearances. Despite Moniak's obvious struggles, he's maintained a strong-side platoon role in center field while the hot-hitting Kevin Pillar functions as more of a fourth outfielder.
Jun 5 2024Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup for Wednesday's game against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going just 1-for-17 across his last five games, Moniak will give way to Kevin Pillar in center field versus Dylan Cease and the Padres.
May 30 2024Moniak is not in the Angels' lineup versus the Yankees on Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak did not start in Tuesday's contest against the Yankees, but he did come off the bench as a pinch runner to score a run. The lefty hitter will take a seat Thursday with left-handed Carlos Rodon on the mound. The outfielder did get three plate appearances when he started Wednesday but did not reach base. With the 26-year-old out of the lineup, Kevin Pillar will start in center and bat cleanup.
May 28 2024Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will take a seat Tuesday after going 1-for-11 over his last four games. His absence will allow Kevin Pillar to start in center field while batting fourth.
May 21 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will be on the bench Tuesday against righty Cristian Javier, despite having the advantage as a left-handed hitter. Instead, Kevin Pillar will play center field and bat fifth.
May 17 2024Moniak is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty hitting Moniak will start from the dugout as the Angels take on southpaw Andrew Heaney. Kevin Pillar will start at center field and bat fourth in place of Moniak with Taylor Ward and Jo Adell rounding out the Los Angeles outfield.
May 14 2024Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup for Tuesday's game against St. Louis, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will sit for the second consecutive game after going just 1-for-12 across his last four contests. He'll be replaced in center field by Kevin Pillar, who will bat fifth.
May 11 2024Moniak is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per usual, Moniak will be on the bench to start the game with the Angels facing a southpaw (Cole Ragans). Kevin Pillar picks up the start in center field, batting cleanup.
May 8 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's stretch of seven consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday, as the lefty-hitting outfielder will cede center field to the righty-hitting Kevin Pillar while southpaw Martin Perez takes the hill for the Pirates. Though he may continue to occasionally hit the bench against left-handed pitching, Moniak should have a fairly clear path to regular playing time versus righties while Mike Trout (knee) is on the injured list.
May 4 2024Moniak went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer during Friday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's three-run homer in the fourth inning gave Los Angeles a 5-0 lead -- more than enough insurance as the Halos cruised to a 6-0 shutout. Despite his productive day at the plate Friday, the 25-year-old still only owns a .480 OPS through 71 plate appearances.
May 1 2024Moniak will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will get a second straight start in center field after going 1-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 7-5 loss. Despite entering Wednesday's contest with a .150/.203/.217 slash line through 64 plate appearances on the season, Moniak could have a fairly long leash in center field while Mike Trout (knee) is likely headed for an extended absence as he recovers from meniscus surgery.
Apr 14 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Moniak has now hit the bench in two of the Angels' three games in Boston despite the Red Sox bringing right-handed starting pitchers to the hill for each contest. Though Moniak appeared to have taken hold of a strong-side platoon role earlier this season, his grasp on regular playing time versus righties may have loosened now that he's hitting just .179/.281/.214 through 32 plate appearances in 2024.
Apr 12 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak started the previous five games and will take a seat after going 4-for-21 with eight strikeouts during that stretch. Aaron Hicks will man right field and bat fifth Friday at Boston.
Apr 7 2024Moniak will start in right field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will draw his third straight start, all of which have come against right-handed starting pitchers. Aaron Hicks has now sat twice during that three-game stretch and appears to be the Angels' No. 4 outfielder, though Hicks should play ahead of Moniak against left-handed pitching.
Apr 1 2024Moniak (illness) will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Marlins, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak didn't play in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Orioles after being scratched prior to first pitch while he battled an illness, but he appears to have made enough progress in his recovery to make his first start of the season Monday. Moniak looks to be the Angels' fourth or fifth outfielder for the time being, though more consistent playing time could open up if the Halos elect to give Mike Trout, Taylor Ward or Aaron Hicks more starts at designated hitter and phase out Miguel Sano.
Mar 31 2024Moniak was scratched from Sunday's lineup against Baltimore due to an illness, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was scheduled to make his first start of the season Sunday with the Orioles sending out lefty Tyler Wells, but the ailment will instead keep the outfielder on the bench. Jo Adell will take over in right field and bat eighth.
Mar 28 2024Moniak is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener in Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with the Orioles throwing right-hander Corbin Burnes, it will be Aaron Hicks in right field over Moniak. It would not seem to bode well for Moniak's chances at carving out regular playing time.
Feb 22 2024Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that he envisions Moniak and Luis Rengifo as candidates to bat leadoff, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the splits between the two players, it would make sense that Moniak hits leadoff against right-handers and Rengifo bats leadoff versus lefties. Moniak -- who is likely to sit against southpaws in favor of Aaron Hicks -- slashed .294/.322/.544 versus right-handed pitching in 2023.
Oct 1 2023Moniak is not in Sunday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak dealt with some injuries this season, but it was still a big career resurgence for the 2016 No. 1 overall pick, as he slashed .280/.307/.495 with 14 home runs and six steals in 85 games.
Sep 28 2023The Angels reinstated Moniak (back) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak went on the injured list Sept. 15 due to tightness on the left side of his back, though he hasn't seen game action since Sept. 5. Now that he's healthy, he figures to slide back into an everyday role in Los Angeles' outfield for the final series of the season. Jared Walsh was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.
Sep 15 2023The Angels placed Moniak on the 10-day injured list Friday with left back tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This back tightness has kept Moniak sidelined since Sept. 5 and the Angels are finally putting him on the IL in a move that is retroactive to Sept. 14. Jordyn Adams has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move to provide the Halos with some much-needed outfield depth.
Sep 13 2023Angels manager Phil Nevin confirmed earlier this week that Moniak (back) will remain out for at least the rest of the team's series in Seattle that concludes Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will end up missing more than a week due to his back injury, which cropped up during batting practice prior to last Thursday's game against the Guardians. Brett Phillips has started in center field in each of the Halos' last seven games while Moniak has been on the mend. The Angels will check in and see how Moniak is feeling following Thursday's off day before deciding on his status for the three-game series with the Tigers this weekend.
Sep 10 2023Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians and could miss the upcoming three-game series against the Mariners, which begins Monday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's absence Sunday will be the fifth straight due to back tightness, and it appears he could be sidelined for at least a few more games. If it looks like his absence will extend beyond Friday, the 25-year-old could be moved to the injured list. Randal Grichuk, Brett Phillips and Jordyn Adams will start from left to right in the outfield.
Sep 9 2023Moniak (back) isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak hasn't played since Tuesday, as back issues continue to plague the 25-year-old outfielder. Randal Grichuk, Brett Phillips and Trey Cabbage will make up the Angels' outfield while Moniak recovers.
Sep 8 2023Moniak (back) isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday against Cleveland, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back tightness caused Moniak to be a late scratch from the Angels' lineup ahead of Thursday's series opener, and the issue remains severe enough to keep him out of another game Friday. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat eighth while Moniak recovers.
Sep 7 2023Moniak was scratched from Thursday's game against the Guardians with back tightness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was originally slated to hit sixth in the order and start in center field. The severity of the issue is unclear. Brett Phillips will take over center field in Moniak's place and hit eighth.
Sep 6 2023Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Wednesday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will get a breather after going 5-for-13 with two RBI and a run scored across his last three games. Randal Grichuk, Brett Phillips and Trey Cabbage will man the Angels' outfield while Moniak sits.
Sep 2 2023Moniak went 0-for-4 in a loss to Oakland on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was able to return to the lineup after exiting Tuesday's contest against the Phillies with back soreness. The outfielder started in center field Friday and batted eighth in the order, continuing a recent trend of hitting near the bottom of the lineup after he spent time in the leadoff spot earlier this season. Moniak's move down the order has coincided with his extended struggles making contact -- since the start of August, he's batting just .193 with a 44.4 percent strikeout rate.
Sep 1 2023Moniak (back) is starting in center field and batting eighth Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak missed Wednesday's series finale in Philadelphia due to back soreness, but he's apparently feeling better heading into the Angels' three-game weekend set in Oakland. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a mini-breakout this season, delivering an .808 OPS with 13 homers and six steals through 78 games.
Aug 30 2023Moniak (back) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Philadelphia, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak had to be removed from Tuesday's loss to the Phillies with back soreness. There's a chance the left-handed batter wouldn't have started Wednesday, anyway, with southpaw Cristopher Sanchez toeing the slab for the Phillies. The Angels are idle Thursday, so Moniak will hope to be ready to go Friday in Oakland. Luis Rengifo is in center field Wednesday.
Aug 29 2023Moniak went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Monday's loss against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old showcased his versatility Monday, reaching on a bunt single in the first inning, legging out a triple in the fifth, and delivering an RBI single off lefty Matt Strahm in the seventh. Over Moniak's last six games, he is slashing .391/.417/.652 across 24 plate appearances despite a 37.5 percent strikeout rate during that span.
Aug 29 2023Moniak was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies with back soreness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak seemed to be limping during his final at-bat in Tuesday's contest and was later pulled during the seventh inning. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until the Angels provide more details.
Aug 26 2023Moniak went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 5-3 win against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak hit the only long ball of the contest for the Angels, belting a 405-foot solo shot in the second inning. The homer snapped a 17-game stretch during which Moniak failed to go deep, and he had knocked in just two runs over that period. Moniak has struggled with a .178 batting average over 21 games in August, though he's been picking it up a bit of late, going 6-for-18 (.333) over his past six contests.
Aug 22 2023Moniak is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Mike Trout being activated and set to make his return, Moniak may see less playing time. The outfielder has made the majority of his starts in center field this season, but with Trout's return, Moniak will see more time in left or right. In theory, a Moniak and Randal Grichuk platoon in left field would make sense, but it's notable that Grichuk is in the lineup Tuesday against a same-handed pitcher (Graham Ashcraft).
Aug 19 2023Moniak is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Rays, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will head to the bench after he went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base before getting pinch hit for in the eighth inning of the team's 7-6 Game 1 win. Jordyn Adams will take over in center field and bat ninth in the nightcap with Tampa Bay.
Aug 15 2023Moniak is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak started the past 11 games but posted a .387 OPS during that span, and he'll receive a day to reset Tuesday. Jordyn Adams will start in center field and bat ninth against Rangers lefty Jordan Montgomery.
Aug 6 2023Moniak went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has been slumping lately, slashing just .179/.233/.286 with a 50 percent strikeout rate over seven games since his 17-game hitting streak came to an end July 28. However, the outfielder hasn't been entirely absent for his fantasy managers during that stretch, as he has a homer and a pair of steals despite the poor hitting. Moniak has played well enough this season to hold down an everyday spot even in the midst of a cold spell, especially while Mike Trout remains out with a wrist injury. Moniak is slashing .312/.345/.563 with 12 long balls, 16 doubles, 37 RBI, 30 runs and five thefts overall through 226 plate appearances.
Aug 4 2023Moniak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's fifth-inning blast tied the game at 7-7, but the Angels' offense stalled out there. The outfielder snapped a 13-game homer drought, a span in which he hit .246 with three RBI. He's cooled off a bit lately, but he still has a strong .311/.342/.566 slash line with 12 homers, 37 RBI, 30 runs scored and four stolen bases over 57 contests. Moniak's playing time is likely to remain steady until Mike Trout (wrist) can return to action.
Aug 3 2023Moniak (foot) is back in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak sat out Wednesday's series finale in Atlanta due to nagging foot soreness, but he will be in center field and bat sixth as the Angels open a four-game set versus Seattle. The 25-year-old former Phillies prospect has broken out to the tune of a .317/.349/.566 batting line with 11 homers and four steals through 55 games (215 plate appearances) this season with the Halos.
Aug 2 2023Moniak has been dealing with a sore foot, though he's been playing through it, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak reportedly hurt his foot when fouling a ball off it during the Angels' recent series in Toronto. The outfielder isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta, but it isn't clear if he's getting a routine maintenance day or if the foot issue necessitated the day off. Jordyn Adams was recently recalled from the minors to provide extra outfield depth, though there's been no indication that Moniak will need to miss any time.
Jul 31 2023Moniak went 1-for-5 with a steal in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first stolen base for Moniak since July 18 as he improves to 4-for-6 on attempts this season. The 25-year-old outfielder has at least one hit in 18 of his last 19 games-- he's gone 28-for-82 (.341) in that span. Moniak's slash line is up to a robust .321/.354/.582 with 11 homers, 35 RBI and 28 runs scored across 206 plate appearances this season.
Jul 18 2023Moniak went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, one additional RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak extended his hitting streak to nine games, and this was his third three-hit effort in that span. The outfielder opened the scoring in the first inning with his homer and added an RBI single for the last run of the game in the fifth. He continues to impress in what's becoming a breakout campaign. Moniak is at a .336/.369/.645 slash line with 11 homers, 32 RBI, three steals and 24 runs scored through 160 plate appearances. He'll likely continue to see the majority of the playing time in center field while Mike Trout (wrist) is sidelined.
Jul 15 2023Moniak went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has frequently batted out of the leadoff spot for the Angels this season, but he was slotted in as the team's cleanup hitter for Friday's contest. The move paid off when Moniak drove home Shohei Ohtani with a fifth-inning single that brought Los Angeles to within a run. It's possible that Moniak will continue batting in the heart of the order, as rookie Zach Neto hit leadoff in his return from the injured list and the team may be looking for more run production behind Ohtani with Mike Trout (wrist) out of action until at least early August. Moniak has shined thus far in his first full season with the Angels, posting a .319/.348/.644 slash line, 10 home runs, 12 doubles, 29 RBI and two steals over 141 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2023Moniak went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Friday in a loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers built an early 4-0 lead before Moniak got the Angels back in the game with his three-run shot off Tony Gonsolin in the fourth inning. It was the third homer in the past seven games for the outfielder, and he's racked up eight RBI during that span. Moniak looks to be in line for near-everyday playing time during the long-term absence of Mike Trout (wrist). Moniak sits with a .310/.341/.651 slash line, 10 homers, 28 RBI and two steals over 132 plate appearances since being called up from the minors in mid-May.
Jul 4 2023Moniak is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak is slated to receive the bulk of the playing time in center field for the Angels with Mike Trout (wrist) going down. The 25-year-old has been a pleasant surprise for the Halos this season, posting a .307/.336/.658 batting line with nine home runs over 34 games. He'll now be asked to carry a heavier load, although Jo Adell looms if Moniak falters.
Jul 2 2023Moniak went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's second-inning blast put the Angels ahead for good. He's gone deep three times while adding nine RBI over his last eight contests. The outfielder continues to push for playing time at all three outfield positions while primarily drawing in versus right-handed pitchers. For the season, Moniak's slashing .307/.336/.658 with nine homers, 24 RBI, 18 runs scored and two stolen bases over 119 plate appearances, but he's yet to dislodge Taylor Ward or Hunter Renfroe from their starting jobs on a full-time basis.
Jun 30 2023Moniak went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old put the Angels ahead early, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot off Lance Lynn. Moniak had cooled off a bit after a hot start to his big-league campaign, as he's gone 3-for-18 (.167) over his last five games. Still, the 2016 first overall pick has had a strong year so far, slashing .308/.339/.654 with eight homers, 21 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases. Moniak should continue to see regular at-bats against right-handed pitching.
Jun 27 2023Moniak (hip) is in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will play center field and bat leadoff against the White Sox and right-hander Michael Kopech. He made an early exit from Monday's series opener due to hip discomfort, but it has clearly proven to be a minor issue.
Jun 26 2023Moniak was removed late in Monday's game against the White Sox due to a hip injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Skipper Phil Nevin mentioned after Monday's win that he pulled Moniak because he hasn't been moving well since tripping in Colorado, and Nevin didn't think the outfielder would get another at-bat. The manager also noted that Moniak will play in Tuesday's matchup despite some limited mobility, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.
Jun 24 2023Moniak went 5-for-5 with a home run, three doubles, four RBI and five runs scored in Saturday's 25-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's two-run homer put the final touches on a 13-run third inning for the Angels. He didn't stop there, and he ended up with the best game of his career. Moniak started in right field Saturday while Hunter Renfroe was at first base -- with Shohei Ohtani locked in at designated hitter, the Angels have had to balance playing time in the corner outfield, usually leading to Moniak being the one sitting out. He's earned more playing time with a .337/.366/.708 slash line, seven homers, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored and two stolen bases over 26 contests. It's unclear if this defensive alignment will become the norm, especially with the Angels' acquisition of Mike Moustakas from the Rockies after Saturday's game.
Jun 15 2023Moniak went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak took Nathan Eovaldi yard in the seventh inning for a solo shot that gave the Angels a 3-2 lead. He managed to also snag a pair of singles to mark his third three-hit outing of the season (21 games). Though Moniak is slashing .319/.347/.681 with six long balls, 14 RBI and 11 runs, he looks to be firmly behind Taylor Ward, Mike Trout and Hunter Renfroe on the outfield depth chart, which makes him more of a streaming option and daily fantasy play in most formats.
Jun 11 2023Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak had started four of the Angels' last five games, but he appears poised to serve as the team's fourth outfielder moving forward after Hunter Renfroe (personal) returned from the paternity list Saturday. The 25-year-old has maintained an excellent .302/.333/.667 slash line through 66 plate appearances with the Halos this season, but his 3.1 percent walk rate and 33.3 percent strikeout rate don't bode well for Moniak's chances of remaining productive once his .389 BABIP normalizes to some degree.
Jun 9 2023Moniak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak's blast put the Angels ahead for good in the sixth inning. He's seen his playing time rebound a bit lately with Hunter Renfroe (paternity) away from the team, but Moniak will likely be back in a bench role Saturday. Through 62 plate appearances, Moniak has five homers, 12 RBI, two stolen bases, 10 runs scored and a .305/.339/.678 slash line. While the numbers are there, he has no clear long-term path to playing time.
Jun 4 2023Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Moniak has slashed .327/.340/.694 in 50 plate appearances since his call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 12, he's drawn just one walk and has struck out at a 34 percent clip during that stretch. While Moniak was almost certainly headed for a downturn in his production, the Angels have seemingly pulled the plug on the 25-year-old before regression set in. Moniak will now sit for the fourth consecutive game, with a suddenly hot-hitting Taylor Ward having taken back duties as the Angels' primary left fielder.
Jun 1 2023Moniak is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's been out of the lineup for two of the last three contests as Taylor Ward heats up. Of Moniak's last four starts, two have come in left field and two have come in right.
May 30 2023Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak began his season on fire after being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake earlier this month, but he's cooled down since -- slashing .125/.125/.375 over the past week. Taylor Ward will take over in left field Tuesday and bat leadoff.
May 24 2023Moniak is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus Boston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has homered in two straight games and had received three straight starts in left field and in the leadoff spot, but the left-handed hitter will take a seat versus southpaw James Paxton. Taylor Ward will be in left field and at the top of the batting order.
May 23 2023Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak took Brayan Bello's second pitch of the game out to center field, and that was ultimately all the Angels needed in the win. This was Moniak's second straight game with a homer, and he's up to four long balls through 10 contests this season. He's added seven RBI, seven runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. For now, it appears Moniak has displaced Taylor Ward as the Angels' preferred left fielder versus right-handed pitchers.
May 22 2023Moniak went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak put the Angels ahead with his eighth-inning solo shot off Kutter Crawford. Four of Moniak's last six hits have gone for extra bases, and he's hit safely in all seven of his starts this season. The outfielder is batting .429 with two homers six RBI, six runs scored, two stolen bases, two doubles and a triple through 29 plate appearances. Moniak can play all around the outfield, but it appears he's primarily competing with Taylor Ward for playing time currently.
May 20 2023Moniak went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak batted in the leadoff spot and proved to be a spark for the Angels with his second three-hit game of the campaign. The outfielder came up with a big triple in the seventh inning, knocking in the tying run, and he finished a homer short of a cycle. Moniak also shined defensively, robbing Michael Taylor of a homer in the top of the seventh. Since being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 12, Moniak has slashed .474/.500/.947 with two homers, three RBI, two stolen bases and five runs. His strong play could prompt manager Phil Nevin to pencil his name into the lineup frequently, especially with starting left fielder Taylor Ward struggling this season.
May 18 2023Moniak is starting in left field and batting leadoff versus the Orioles on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has started four of the last six games and has been in the leadoff spot for each of those contests. He'll go up against Tyler Wells on Thursday.
May 16 2023Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak led off Tuesday's contest with a 408-foot shot off Dean Kremer, giving the Angels an early 1-0 lead. The 25-year-old Moniak is off to quite a start since he was called up on Friday, going 5-for-11 with two home runs and two stolen bases in three games. It remains to be seen if Moniak will play enough in Anaheim to carve out a role for fantasy purposes, though he's certainly made a case so far. He slashed .170/.207/.302 with three homers and a steal in 37 games between the Angels and Phillies last season.
May 13 2023Moniak went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional runs scored and two steals in Saturday's loss against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak opened up the game with fireworks, launching a solo home run in the first to get the Angels on the board. His offensive contribution didn't stop there, as Moniak stole a base in the third and seventh inning and was eventually brought around both times. The 25-year-old was called up Friday from Triple-A Salt Lake after hitting .308 with eight long balls in 130 at-bats and was able to make an immediate impact with the Angels. Though it's unclear where he will fit in the Angels' star-studded outfield, Moniak could force the team to keep him in the lineup if he continues to mash.
May 12 2023The Angels recalled Moniak from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll replace Jake Lamb, who got optioned out to Triple-A following Wednesday's series finale against the Astros. Moniak was sporting a terrific .308/.355/.585 batting line with eight home runs and two stolen bases through 33 games this season at the Triple-A level, but he might have a tough time finding regular starts in the Angels' outfield.
Mar 17 2023Moniak made some adjustments to his swing in the offseason, and he is now pushing for an Opening Day roster spot, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak spent time at 1RM Performance in San Diego during the offseason and also worked with Angels assisting hitting coach Phil Plantier in an effort to refine his swing. The results this spring have been promising, as he's slashing .400/.438/.667 with a home run, three doubles, a triple, five runs, five RBI and two stolen bases over 32 plate appearances. Most importantly, he's struck out only four times after fanning at a massive 39.3 percent rate over 112 plate appearances last season. The Angels' starting outfield is set with Taylor Ward in left, Mike Trout in center and Hunter Renfroe in right, and both Jo Adell and Brett Phillips are in competition with Moniak for the fourth-outfielder spot. Among the three, Moniak has looked the most impressive this spring, especially in terms of contact -- Adell has 16 strikeouts in 35 at-bats while Phillips has been punched out 15 times in 29 plate appearances. Manager Phil Nevin made it clear that the team's priority is fielding the best team, saying of the position battle, "Contracts, or however they go, we're trying to win. We're taking the best group. So I would say certainly there is competition."
Feb 25 2023Moniak (hand) will bat sixth and play right field in Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak missed nearly half of last season with a pair of fractures, one in his right wrist and another in his left middle finger. He ended the year on the injured list after getting hit on the hand again, but that issue doesn't appeared to have carried over into the start of this season. Still just 24 years old, the 2016 first-overall pick will compete for a bench outfield spot in camp. His career .157/.218/.268 line in 66 MLB games doesn't give much reason for optimism.
Sep 29 2022Moniak (hand) was placed on the injured list Thursday, ending his season, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was hit in the hand by a pitch Wednesday against Oakland, and while his initial X-rays were negative, the Angels nonetheless decided he was best served heading to the injured list. It's unclear whether or not that implies that further tests found a fracture. The young outfielder missed most of the first two months of the season with a broken hand and later missed a month with a fractured finger. He hit just .170/.207/.302 in 37 games when healthy.
Sep 28 2022Moniak left Wednesday's game early after getting hit in the hand by a pitch in the sixth inning, Trent Rush of Angels Radio AM 830 reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has already missed a large portion of this season with a broken finger, and it seems possible that he re-injured the same finger. It's still unknown how severe the injury is, but Moniak was clearly in a lot of pain when he walked off the field which isn't a good sign.
Sep 27 2022Moniak is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has a .553 OPS in 13 games since he returned from the injured list Sept. 9 and will head to the bench Tuesday after he started the past three contests. Jo Adell will take over in left field and bat eighth.
Sep 22 2022Moniak isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak is on the bench for the fourth time in the last seven games since left-hander Martin Perez is starting for Texas on Thursday. Jo Adell will start in left field and bat sixth.
Sep 20 2022Moniak isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Moniak will retreat to the bench as southpaw Cole Ragans is set to begin the game for Texas. Instead, righty Jo Adell will start in left field for the Angels, batting seventh.
Sep 18 2022Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Moniak will exit the starting nine with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the bump for Seattle. Platoon mate Jo Adell will replace Moniak in left field.
Sep 16 2022Moniak is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak started the past two games and will head to the bench after he went 2-for-8 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs. Jo Adell will start in left field and bat sixth.
Sep 14 2022Moniak went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak accounted for the majority of the Angels' offense on the day, ripping a two-run homer in the third inning while also coming around to score after recording a two-out double two frames later. Moniak has all three of his long balls on the season in his last nine starts, and he's hitting .265 with six RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Despite the strong stretch, he's had an underwhelming season in the majors by maintaining only a .183/.221/.354 line across 87 plate appearances.
Sep 12 2022Moniak is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Angels faced right-handed starting pitchers in the past three contests against Houston, Moniak was included in the lineup each time and went 3-for-12 with a pair of extra-base hits and a stolen base. He'll take a seat Monday against Guardians lefty Konnor Pilkington, but the lefty-hitting Moniak could end up settling into the large side of a platoon in the outfield with the righty-hitting Jo Adell.
Sep 10 2022Moniak went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak got the start in left field for the second straight game since he was activated from the injured list. He was able to pick up a steal in the in the second inning after a single. The outfielder has just one multi-hit effort this year in 25 games between the Angels and the Phillies. He's slashing .164/.211/.269 with two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored and a steal through 72 plate appearances. It appears Moniak is poised to challenge Jo Adell for a platoon role in left field, which would see the former earn most of his playing time versus right-handed pitchers.
Sep 9 2022Moniak (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will ultimately return to the Angels ahead of their three-game series with the Astros on Friday instead of rehabbing through the weekend, as was previously reported. The outfielder will provide Los Angeles an additional depth option down the stretch. Moniak has produced a .167 average with two homers, five RBI and eight runs scored over 60 at-bats in 23 games this year with the Phillies and Angels.
Sep 7 2022Moniak (finger) will likely continue his rehab stint with Triple-A Salt Lake through this weekend, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has been out of action for over a month, so the team isn't rushing his return. He participated in his first rehab game with Salt Lake on Wednesday, swatting a solo home run in five at-bats. Moniak could see ample playing time upon his return with the Angels likely to be evaluating their roster for next season.
Sep 5 2022Moniak (finger) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been taking swings in indoor batting cages and with his rehab assignment beginning this week, Moniak could be able to return as early as this weekend. Moniak hit .286/.333/.714 with two home runs in five games between getting traded to the Angels and getting injured Aug. 6.
Sep 3 2022Moniak (finger) took swings in indoor batting cages Friday, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has been working his way back from a fracture to the tip of his left middle finger suffered while attempting to bunt against Seattle on Aug. 6. He began hitting off a tee early in the week and has now progressed to taking swings in the cage. The Angels remain optimistic that Moniak will have time to return before the end of the regular season.
Aug 29 2022Moniak (finger) hit baseballs off a tee Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak continues to progress from a fractured left middle finger, as he gained clearance to take dry swings over the weekend and has since been given the green light to take part in tee work. Per Bollinger, Moniak is expected to be activated from the 10-day IL before the conclusion of the regular season.
Aug 26 2022Moniak (finger) has progressed to taking dry swings, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak is recovering from a fracture to the tip of his left middle finger and indicated earlier in the week that he was still feeling some discomfort, per MLB.com. The fact that he is now swinging a bat suggests that the finger has improved over the past few days. Moniak has said that he expects to play again before the end of the season.
Aug 14 2022Moniak (finger) had the stitches removed from his left middle finger Friday and could start swinging a bat next week, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak fractured the tip of his left middle finger during an attempted bunt Aug. 6, but he hasn't been ruled out for the season. If he's able to take swings next week, it stands to reason that Moniak could be back with the club in September.
Aug 8 2022Moniak (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Monica suffered a fractured left middle finger during Sunday's action, though the team has yet to rule out a return in 2022. A timeline for his return has yet to be determined.
Aug 7 2022Moniak was diagnosed with a fractured left middle finger after suffering the injury on a bunt single in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury is yet another tough break for Moniak, who had his bid for a role as the Phillies' Opening Day center fielder foiled when he suffered a hairline fracture in his right wrist late in spring training. He's now dealing with a fracture to a finger on his non-throwing hand, but Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad told Sam Blum of The Athletic on Sunday that Moniak's broken digit is expected to heal quickly and possibly give the 24-year-old a chance to play again in 2022. Moniak, who had gone 4-for-14 with two home runs and three RBI in five games with the Halos since being acquired Tuesday from the Phillies, is nonetheless expected to miss the majority of what's left of this season. The Angels are expected to formally move Moniak to the injured list later Sunday or Monday, clearing the way for Magneuris Sierra to temporarily step in as the team's main center fielder while Mike Trout (rib) also remains sidelined.
Aug 6 2022Moniak was sent for X-rays after injuring his left middle finger in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak hit his second home run with the Angels on Saturday night, but it could be a while before he hits another, as manager Phil Nevin "was not at all optimistic" about the test results. Should Moniak wind up missing time, Magneuris Sierra would likely be the Angels' primary option in center field.
Aug 5 2022Moniak is not in Friday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While it sounds like the Angels told Moniak he'd be able to play the rest of this season without looking over his shoulder, that may have been regarding when a righty is on the mound for the opposition. Righty-hitting Magneuris Sierra is starting in center field with lefty Robbie Ray on the hill for Seattle.
Aug 4 2022Moniak will start in center field and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will make his second straight start in center field and looks as though he'll get a trial as the Angels' everyday option at the position after he was acquired Tuesday in the deal that sent Brandon Marsh to Philadelphia. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 first-year player draft went hitless in two at-bats in his Angels debut Wednesday.
Aug 2 2022The Angels acquired Moniak and Jadiel Sanchez from the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for Noah Syndergaard, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will end his Phillies career having come nowhere close to living up to the expectations that came with being the 2016 first overall pick. Six years later, he's only received 105 total major-league plate appearances, and his awful .129/.214/.172 slash line suggests he was lucky to even get that many. It's possible a change of scenery will do him some good, and he's joined a roster which should have playing time available down the stretch, but he'll need to take a huge step forward to be a viable major-league regular.
Jul 16 2022Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak lost out on consistent at-bats over the last few weeks and will head to the minors after Johan Camargo (knee) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. Moniak hit .130 with a double, four runs and two RBI over 18 games during his time in the majors.
Jul 3 2022Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will take a seat for the third time in four games, with two of his absences from the lineup coming against right-handed starting pitchers. Though the Phillies have yet to settle on an everyday outfielder alongside Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos to replace Bryce Harper (thumb), Moniak looks to be behind both Odubel Herrera and Matt Vierling in the pecking order. In 40 plate appearances in the big leagues this season, Moniak has slashed .139/.205/.167 while striking out 14 times (35 percent).
Jun 26 2022Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old will take the roster spot of Bryce Harper, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb. Moniak has a .410 OPS in nine games this season but could see some more playing time with Harper sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Jun 14 2022Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak looked good in spring training and was given another crack at the big leagues in late May after the fractured hand he suffered shortly before Opening Day healed, but his latest stint on the active roster was as brief and as unimpressive as his previous cameos. He was sent down after playing just nine games, but his .160/.250/.161 slash line and 37.9 percent strikeout rate weren't close to acceptable. He now owns a .139/.244/.181 career line in 38 major-league games. Yairo Munoz's contract was selected in a corresponding move.
Jun 10 2022Moniak is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak and Odubel Herrera have alternated starts in center field over the past five games, and that trend will continue Friday after Moniak went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored during Thursday's win at Milwaukee.
Jun 8 2022Moniak isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak went 1-for-3 with a run in Tuesday's series opener against Milwaukee but will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Odubel Herrera is starting in center field and batting eighth.
Jun 5 2022Moniak is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will head to the bench with lefty Patrick Sandoval on the hill for the Angels. Odubel Herrera is starting in center field.
Jun 1 2022Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will take a seat after he went 0-for-6 with five strikeouts while starting in center field in the first two games of the series following his return from the 10-day injured list due to the fractured hand that has sidelined him all season. Manager Joe Girardi appears prepared to give the lefty-hitting Moniak a fair shake as their everyday center fielder, but after the 24-year-old endured a rough first two games, the Phillies might not have envisioned things getting any better for Moniak on Wednesday with a tough southpaw (Carlos Rodon) on the mound for San Francisco. Odubel Herrera replaces Moniak in center field.
May 30 2022Moniak (hand) was activated off the injured list Monday and will bat seventh and play center field against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak missed out on the Opening Day roster after suffering a hairline fracture in his right wrist right before the start of the season, but he's ready to go after hitting .394/.421/.667 across eight rehab games. The 24-year-old has struggled to a .432 OPS and a 40.0 percent strikeout rate in a tiny sample of 55 career MLB plate appearances, but he could have the chance to claim the starting center field job ahead of Odubel Herrera.
May 22 2022Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Sunday that Moniak (hand) will shift his rehab assignment to Double-A Reading to begin the upcoming week, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll get a stiffer test after going 4-for-10 with two extra-base hits while making starts out of each outfield spot during his three-game rehab assignment at Single-A Clearwater. Moniak, who has been on the 10-day injured list all season after fracturing his right hand on the final day of spring training, could get a look as the Phillies' everyday center fielder once he completes his rehab assignment, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia . Entering Sunday, Philadelphia center fielders ranked 29th in the majors in on-base average, with Odubel Herrera (.278 OBA), Roman Quinn (.172) and Matt Vierling (.259) all having struggled to move the needle at the plate.
May 18 2022Moniak (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Clearwater on Thursday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was poised to win a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster before he suffered a hairline fracture of his right hand when he was struck by a pitch in the club's final exhibition game of the spring. Six weeks later, Moniak's hand appears to have fully healed, but he'll still likely require at least a handful of rehab games to get his timing back at the plate. Once he's activated, the Phillies may not have a spot available for Moniak on the active roster, as he's somewhat redundant as a lefty-hitting bat off the bench in a Philadelphia outfield that already includes two lefty-hitting starters in Kyle Schwarber and Odubel Herrera.
May 13 2022Moniak (hand) is on track to begin live batting practice Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak broke his hand the day before the regular season began, just one day after he was announced as a member of the team's Opening Day roster. The Phillies' previous confidence in him could mean that he has a roster spot waiting for him once healthy, though Odubel Herrera has long since returned from the oblique injury which sent him to the injured list to start the year, so there's no guarantee Moniak immediately returns to the big leagues.
Apr 8 2022Moniak hit the 10-day injured list with a broken right hand Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak, the first overall pick in the 2016 Draft, looked to be finally turning the corner after several frustrating seasons as he'd earned an Opening Day roster spot by posting a 1.351 OPS with six homers in 15 spring games. Instead, he was hit by a pitch in the Phillies' final exhibition game and will now miss about six weeks. Previous reports indicated the fracture was in his wrist, though the Phillies are calling it a broken hand. Simon Muzziotti was called up to take his place on the roster and will back up Matt Vierling in center field.
Apr 7 2022Moniak has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right wrist and will miss approximately six weeks to begin the regular season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was initially diagnosed with a bruised hand after being hit by a pitch during his final at-bat of spring training, but he's dealing with a more significant injury that will force him to miss at least a month and a half. Since Odubel Herrera (oblique) will begin the year on the injured list, Matt Vierling should serve as the Phillies' primary center fielder early in the season.
Apr 6 2022Moniak suffered a bruised right hand in Wednesday's spring game against the Rays, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was hit on the right hand when he struck out in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday, and he didn't return to the game. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, but it's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability to begin the regular season. If Moniak is forced to miss time, Matt Vierling would likely serve as the primary center fielder.
Apr 5 2022Moniak will begin the season on the Phillies' Opening Day roster, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 2016 first-overall pick has fallen short of expectations for the last several years in the minors and has looked overmatched in his small sample of 55 MLB plate appearances, hitting .128/.241/.191 with a 40.0 percent strikeout rate. He's made changes at the plate under the tutelage of new hitting coach Kevin Long, however, allowing him to crush the ball to the tune of a 1.285 OPS and five homers in 14 games this spring. He'll be in a timeshare with Matt Vierling in center field until Odubel Herrera returns from his strained oblique and could have the chance to carve out a larger role than expected if he can carry his spring success into the regular season.
Mar 29 2022Moniak has a clear path to an Opening Day roster spot after Adam Haseley was traded to the White Sox on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Odubel Herrera will miss at least the first few weeks of the season with an oblique strain, so the Phillies need another player capable of handling center field alongside Matt Vierling. While Vierling is a righty and Moniak is a lefty, the Phillies may give Vierling a true starting role rather than use a platoon. Moniak has shown very little in 55 MLB plate appearances, hitting .128/.241/.191 with a 40.0 percent strikeout rate, and he wasn't convincing for Triple-A Lehigh Valley last season, either, hitting .238/.299/.447. Still, he's just 23 years old and was the first overall pick back in 2016, so a roster spot would at least give him the opportunity to take a step forward and become a productive big leaguer.
Sep 20 2021Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was promoted from Lehigh Valley last weekend and appeared in six games during his week-plus in the majors, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 23-year-old could rejoin the Phillies within the last two weeks of the season should the team require additional outfield depth.
Sep 11 2021Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .244/.305/.435 with 12 home runs and five steals in 92 games at Triple-A. Travis Jankowski (foot contusion) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 14 2021The Phillies optioned Moniak to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marks Moniak's third time being optioned since July 21, as he's been one of the replacements for Phillies players on the COVID-19 injured list. He had three pinch hit at-bats in this latest big-league stint and went hitless with a strikeout. Given his frequent movement, Moniak may find himself back with Philadelphia at some point before the season ends.
Aug 10 2021Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Tuesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will join the big-league roster for the third time this season after Rhys Hoskins was placed on the 10-day injured list with a groin strain. He struggled during his previous stints with the Phillies, recording just three hits across 26 at-bats. The 23-year-old figures to serve as a reserve outfielder going forward.
Jul 27 2021Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has spent two separate stints on the big-league roster in the last week, with neither lasting more than two days. He'll return to the minors for now, where the Phillies will hope he can continue the form he showed in his last 15 Triple-A games, a stretch in which he hit .390 with four homers and 13 total extra-base hits.
Jul 25 2021The Phillies recalled Moniak from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will return to Philadelphia after the big club placed outfielder Travis Jankowski on the COVID-19-related injured list in a corresponding move. Jankowski had been filling a large-side platoon role in center field of late, but Odubel Herrera is a more likely candidate than Moniak to step into the Phillies' everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching while Jankowski is away from the team.
Jul 21 2021Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was called up Tuesday, but he didn't appear in the Phillies' game against the Yankees. He'll now head back to the minors after right-hander Spencer Howard was recalled to provide length out of the bullpen.
Jul 20 2021Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will rejoin the big-league club for the first time since early May. The 23-year-old is unlikely to see much action given the Phillies have plenty of outfield depth currently on the roster.
May 6 2021Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was called up by Philadelphia on Wednesday but failed to record an at-bat during his most recent stint on the major-league roster. He'll return to the minors since Jean Segura (quadriceps) will be reinstated from the injured list Friday.
May 5 2021Moniak was recalled by the Phillies on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak will be added to the major-league roster as part of a shuffle after Roman Quinn (finger) and Matt Joyce (calf) were placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Moniak hit .120 with a home run and three RBI across nine major-league games earlier this season.
May 2 2021The Phillies optioned Moniak to their alternate training site Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old outfielder was up with the big club for just one day while the Phillies stashed Roman Quinn on the COVID-19 injured list for a brief spell. Moniak will likely head to the Phillies' affiliate in Lehigh Valley when the Triple-A season begins Tuesday.
May 1 2021Moniak was recalled from the Phillies' alternate training site Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies want Moniak to be getting regular at-bats this season and intended for him to open the year with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but they've already had to call him up twice. This time, he'll be replacing Roman Quinn, who landed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Moniak went just 3-for-25 at the plate during his previous stint with the team and looks to be behind Odubel Herrera this time around.
Apr 26 2021Moniak was optioned off the Phillies' active roster Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies had little reason not to give Moniak a brief audition in center field given the poor performances by the team's other options and the fact that the minor-league season hasn't started yet. He did very little with his opportunity, hitting .120/.214/.240 in nine games while striking out in 42.9 percent of his plate appearances. With the minor leagues starting soon, he'll get the chance to play every day at the Triple-A level, with Odubel Herrera getting the call to try to hold down the starting job in center.
Apr 21 2021Moniak went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a strikeout during Wednesday's 6-5 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old received the start in center field Wednesday, and he went deep for the first time in his career with a three-run shot off Anthony DeSclafani during the second inning. Moniak is 2-for-18 with 18 strikeouts this season and has started five of the past six games in center field with Adam Haseley (personal) on the restricted list for an undetermined period.
Apr 20 2021Moniak will start in center field and bat seventh Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his third start in as many days against a right-handed pitcher, Moniak has seemingly supplanted Roman Quinn as the Phillies' top option in center field while Adam Haseley (personal) is on the restricted list. Considering that Moniak has gone hitless with eight strikeouts over his first 12 at-bats this season, he may need a strong showing at the plate Tuesday to ensure he sticks atop the depth chart. Quinn (.284 OPS) hasn't done much with his opportunities this season either, so it may not be long before the Phillies call up Odubel Herrera from the alternate site and give him a spin in center field.
Apr 16 2021Moniak will bat eighth and play center field Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Adam Haseley sidelined indefinitely for personal reasons, Moniak could be set for a run of games in center. Roman Quinn should still see his fair share of action, but a player with a career .650 OPS over parts of five seasons shouldn't be too much of an obstacle for the 2016 first-overall pick. Plenty of shine has fallen off Moniak since his draft day following some mediocre minor-league performances, but he showed signs of life at the Double-A level in 2019, posting a 115 wRC+ while homering 11 times and stealing 15 bases. Expectations should remain modest for the 22-year-old for now, especially compared to what one might expect from most top draft picks, but it's certainly possible he's at least a deep-league contributor if he sees regular starts in center field.
Apr 14 2021Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak was sent to minor-league camp in late March, but he'll rejoin the major-league club after Adam Haseley (personal) was placed on the restricted list. Moniak should serve in a depth role in the outfield with Haseley away from the team indefinitely. Moniak appeared in eight major-league games last year and hit .214 with three runs and six strikeouts in 14 at-bats. Roman Quinn should take over in center field while Haseley is sidelined.
Mar 23 2021Moniak was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak hit the ball well this spring, going 6-for-22 at the plate with five extra-base hits, but it won't be enough to earn him an Opening Day roster spot. Adam Haseley's return from a groin injury pushes Moniak further down the depth chart, though none of the names ahead of him (Haseley, Scott Kingery, Roman Quinn and potentially Odubel Herrera) are anything close to stars, so there's a chance he's back up to claim the job at some point this season.
Mar 10 2021Moniak has done everything he can to stake his claim for the Phillies' starting center field job so far this spring, going 5-for-10 at the plate with four extra-base hits and two homers, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The competition for the job thinned out somewhat last week after Adam Haseley was diagnosed with a groin strain that's expected to sideline him for Opening Day. Moniak has a shaky track record at best, though that's true of fellow contestants Roman Quinn, Scott Kingery and Odubel Herrera as well. The Phillies don't want to harm Moniak's development by stashing him on the bench, but with the Triple-A season delayed until May they could decide that the best place for him to develop is on the big-league roster. If he remains hot throughout spring, it's possible he earns the chance to prove himself in April and gets sent down for his first taste of Triple-A action at the end of the month if he doesn't prove to be ready. Moniak's minor-league numbers don't indicate he'll be a great fantasy option if he does win a job, but he was the first-overall pick back in 2016 and is still just 22 years old, so it's far too early to write him off entirely.
Mar 4 2021Moniak went 2-for-2 with two solo home runs Thursday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak impressed with the bat Thursday smacking solo home runs in both the sixth and seventh inning. That prompted manager Joe Girardi to suggest that Moniak remains in the mix for the starting center field job, according to Bob Brookover of The Philadelphia Inquirer. In order to secure regular playing, Moniak will have to overcome a largely underwhelming professional track record to this point, as he's hit .256/.302/.390 across four seasons in the minors.
Sep 25 2020Moniak was optioned to the Phillies' alternate training site Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak has served as outfield depth for the Phillies recently but will return to the alternate training site ahead of the final series of the regular season. The 22-year-old is 3-for-14 with four walks and six strikeouts in his first 18 major-league plate appearances.
Sep 21 2020Moniak went 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored Monday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak reached base in the fifth inning on a walk, and he would later score Philadelphia's only run on a balk. The 22-year-old is now 2-for-12 with four walks and three runs scored through the first six major-league games of his career. He should continue to serve as outfield depth for the Phillies as the regular season winds down.
Sep 20 2020The Phillies optioned Moniak to their alternate training site Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moniak appeared in five games during his first big-league callup period, going 1-for-9 with three walks and two runs scored. In a corresponding move, the Phillies called up right-handed pitcher Adonis Medina, who will start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays in his MLB debut.
Sep 16 2020Moniak had his contract selected by the Phillies on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 2016 No. 1 overall pick will make his way to the majors for the first time with Philadelphia in need of outfield depth after Kyle Garlick (oblique) landed on the injured list. Moniak is expected to fill a reserve role during his time with the team. He had a .252/.303/.439 slash line in 119 games at Double-A last season.
Jul 19 2018Moniak has seven walks in his last 11 games for High-A Clearwater, hitting a strong .282/.404/.564 overall.Moniak walked just five times in his first 66 games, so even after his recent display of plate discipline his walk rate still sits at an anemic 3.9 percent. The 20-year-old has looked overmatched all season by a surprisingly aggressive assignment to High-A, hitting just .244/.276/.338 in 77 games. He'll need to continue his hot streak for quite some time to justify the assignment and begin to live up to the potential which saw him drafted first overall back in 2016.
Jun 15 2018Moniak (illness) returned to the lineup for High-A Clearwater on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored.An unspecified illness cost Moniak a week, but the 2016 first overall pick returned for Clearwater's final game before the Florida State League All-Star break. The overall numbers for Moniak are ugly and his dynasty-league stock has taken a significant hit, but he has picked it up of late, slashing .345/.361/.500 with a homer and a couple steals in his last 15 games.
Jun 8 2018Moniak is out of Friday's lineup for High-A Clearwater with an illness, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.He left Wednesday's game early, so there was some concern that he may have suffered an injury, but that does not appear to be the case. Moniak is hitting just .244/.263/.307 with one home run, four steals and a horrific 55:5 K:BB in 214 plate appearances this season.