Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MICKEY MONIAK #16 - CENTER FIELDER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
14 HR •
49 RBI •
.219 AVG
14 HR
49 RBI
.219 AVG
Sitting Wednesday Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Wednesday against Baltimore.
Hitless in return Moniak went 0-for-4 in a loss to Oakland on Friday.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Friday Moniak (back) is starting in center field and batting eighth Friday against the Athletics.
Impact 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 former No. 1 overall pick has enjoyed a mini breakout this season, delivering an .808 OPS with 13 homers and six steals through 78 games.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Wednesday Moniak (back) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Philadelphia, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact 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 Phils. The Angels are idle Thursday, so Moniak will hope to be ready to go Friday in Oakland. Luis Rengifo is in center field Wednesday.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with injury Moniak was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies with back soreness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes 3-for-4 in loss Moniak went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Monday's loss against the Phillies.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs 13th homer Moniak went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 5-3 win against the Mets.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Moniak is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Reds.
Impact 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 centerfield this season, but with Trout's return, Moniak will see more time in left or right. This means the 25-year-old will be probably be fighting for playing time with Randal Grichuk and Hunter Renfroe.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Game 2 Moniak 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.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits amid slump Moniak is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes fifth bag Moniak went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday.
Impact 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 every 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.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs homer in loss Moniak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Mariners.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Thursday Moniak (foot) is back in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.
Impact Moniak sat out of Wednesday's series finale in Atlanta due to nagging foot soreness, but he will be in center field and batting 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.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing sore foot Moniak has been dealing with a sore foot, though he's been playing through it, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Jordyn Adams will get a look in center field in his first career MLB start while Moniak heads to the bench in what appears to be little more than a routine maintenance day. Moniak had started in every game since July 4, producing an .815 OPS while scoring and driving in 11 runs over a stretch of 21 contests.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes fourth bag Moniak went 1-for-5 with a steal in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays.
Impact 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.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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JULY 19, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Starring role in win Moniak 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.
Impact 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.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mickey Moniak, Patrick Sandoval drive Angels past Yankees Mickey Moniak went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs, and left-hander Patrick Sandoval pitched 7 1/3 innings of two-hit ball to lead the Los A...
JULY 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Ohtani's RBI triple, Moniak's big night propel Angels past slumping Yankees, 5-1
Shohei Ohtani had an RBI triple, Mickey Moniak hit a two-run homer and Patrick Sandoval pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the...JULY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies three hits Friday Moniak went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's loss to Houston.
Impact 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.
JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Belts three-run homer Moniak went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Friday in a loss to the Dodgers.
Impact 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), earning the role 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.
JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2016 MLB draft: Mickey Moniak, Nick Senzel and the dynasty values of every first-round pick Michael Waterloo looks back at the supremely interesting 2016 draft class and assesses the dynasty value of the first round.
JULY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Starting in center field Moniak is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact 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.
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
