MICKEY MONIAK NEWS

Lifts three-run homer Moniak went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact 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.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks eighth homer Moniak went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-7 loss against the White Sox.

Impact Moniak put the Angels ahead early, leading off the bottom of the first with a solo shot off Lance Lynn. The 25-year-old Moniak had cooled off a bit after a hot start to his season -- he's now 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.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting leadoff Tuesday Moniak (hip) is in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.

Impact 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.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hip issue Moniak was removed late in Monday's game against the White Sox due to a hip injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact 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. While the issue appears to be minor, Moniak's status will be worth monitoring leading up to Tuesday's matchup.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels take on the Rockies after Moniak's 5-hit game

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Colorado Rockies after Mickey Moniak had five hits on Saturday in a 25-1 win over the Rockies

JUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads charge in massive win Moniak 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats solo homer Moniak went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact 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.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani, Mickey Moniak star as Angels hold off Rangers Shohei Ohtani shone on the mound and at the plate, Mickey Moniak delivered the tying hit and the go-ahead home run, and the Los Angeles Ange...

JUNE 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shohei Ohtani, Mickey Moniak star as Angels hold off Rangers Shohei Ohtani shone on the mound and at the plate, Mickey Moniak delivered the tying hit and the go-ahead home run, and the Los Angeles Ange...

JUNE 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to bench role Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs homer Friday Moniak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners.

Impact 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.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani has 3 hits, Moniak hits winning homer as Angels top Mariners 5-4

Shohei Ohtani homered and had three hits, but did not factor in the decision after allowing three runs in five innings, Mickey Moniak hit the go-ahead, two-run homer and the Los An...

JUNE 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mickey Moniak's key hit guides Angels over Cubs Mickey Moniak’s two-out, three-run double in the sixth inning broke open a tight game and helped lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 victor...

JUNE 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Loses starting gig to Ward Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact 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.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Moniak is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Astros.

Impact 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.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former top pick Moniak hopes success with Angels since being called up isn't fleeting

Mickey Moniak hopes his early success with the Los Angeles Angels isn’t fleeting

MAY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Moniak is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus Boston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Red Sox.

Impact 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 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Moniak making an impact as Angels take series from Red Sox Mickey Moniak homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning allowed only two hits for seven innings and the Angels beat the Boston R...

MAY 24, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

At leadoff again Tuesday Moniak is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact This is the third day in a row that Moniak has gotten the nod over Taylor Ward, though that streak will probably end Wednesday when the Angels face left-hander James Paxton. Moniak has impressed to the tune of a .429/.448/.893 batting line with three home runs and two stolen bases in nine games (29 plate appearances) since getting the call from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 12.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Moniak's homer in 8th inning propels Angels to 2-1 victory over Red Sox Outfielder Mickey Moniak shined for the Angels as his homer became the difference maker in the Angels' win over the Red Sox.

MAY 23, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Mickey Moniak's 8th-inning homer sends Angels past Red Sox Jaime Barria threw five scoreless innings and Mickey Moniak hit a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held...

MAY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pops go-ahead homer Moniak went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact 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 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moniak's homer in 8th inning propels Angels to 2-1 victory over Red Sox

Mickey Moniak homered in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels won for the fourth time in five games, beating the Boston Red Sox 2-1

MAY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS