MIKE MOUSTAKAS NEWS

Salvador Perez is back in the MLB playoffs with the Royals and ready to face the Orioles

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is back in the MLB playoffs nearly a decade after helping the club win a World Series championship

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas talks wardrobe and team advice Former Kansas City Royals third basemen Mike Moustakas answers questions from the media during a press conference at Loews Hotel on Thursday...

MAY 17 • KANSASCITY.COM

Saturday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Released 3B Mike Moustakas and LF Kevin Pillar.

MARCH 23 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox release infielder Mike Moustakas and outfielder Kevin Pillar

The Chicago White Sox released infielder Mike Moustakas and outfielder Kevin Pillar

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moustakas' veteran presence a plus during battle for roster spot GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Mike Moustakas’ mindset as a non-roster invite in 2024 White Sox camp is not unlike the mindset he carried into Rockies c...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

Chicago White Sox agree to minor league contract with INF Mike Moustakas

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with Mike Moustakas that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench versus lefty Moustakas is out of the lineup Friday versus the Athletics.

Impact Michael Stefanic will start at third base and Brandon Drury will serve as the Angels' designated hitter with left-hander Ken Waldichuk toeing the slab for Oakland. Moustakas has posted a weak .542 OPS against southpaws this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Moustakas isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Moustakas will sit Tuesday after an 0-for-4 performance in Monday's series opener. Michael Stefanic will move to third base while David Fletcher starts at second and bats ninth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL The Angels reinstated Moustakas (forearm) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Moustakas landed on the IL with a strained left forearm on Sept. 15, and he'll return from injury just in time to replace C.J. Cron (back), who went on the injured list Sunday. Moustakas was 9-for-35 with three RBI and a run scored since Sept. 1 before getting injured.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels put Mickey Moniak, Mike Moustakas on injured list; recall Jordyn Adams, Kyren Paris

The Los Angeles Angels have put outfielder Mickey Moniak and infielder Mike Moustakas on the 10-day injured list

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IL with forearm strain The Angels placed Moustakas on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left forearm extensor strain.

Impact This could be a season-ending injury for the veteran infielder given where it lands on the baseball calendar. Kyren Paris has been brought back from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding roster move ahead of Friday's series opener against the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Moustakas (wrist) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Seattle, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Moustakas had to leave Tuesday's game versus the Mariners due to left wrist soreness, so it's no surprise he's sitting out Wednesday's afternoon affair especially with an off day looming Thursday. Eduardo Escobar is at third base in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with wrist soreness Moustakas was removed from Tuesday's game against Seattle due to left wrist soreness.

Impact The Angels didn't provide details on how long Moustakas might be out for, but he will nonetheless join a long list of Angels that are currently battling some sort of injury. Fantasy managers should consider Moustakas day-to-day going forward.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Moustakas isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday against the Guardians, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact With left-hander Logan Allen on the mound for Cleveland, the left-handed bat of Moustakas will stay put in the Halos' dugout to start Friday's game. Eduardo Escobar will man the hot corner instead and bat third.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Moustakas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Moustakas will join fellow left-handed hitters Nolan Schanuel and Trey Cabbage on the bench while the Athletics bring southpaw Kyle Muller to the hill for the series finale. Eduardo Escobar will replace Moustakas at third base and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Moustakas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact With lefty Cristopher Sanchez taking the hill for the Phillies, the lefty-hitting Moustakas will retreat to the bench. Eduardo Escobar will step in as the hot corner in place of Moustakas.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Moustakas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact As per usual, the lefty-hitting Moustakas will duck out of the starting nine while the Mets bring a southpaw (David Peterson) to the hill. Eduardo Escobar will spell Moustakas at third base and bat cleanup.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Moustakas is not in the lineup for the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Brandon Drury will play first base and Eduardo Escobar is at third as the Angels take on left-hander Andrew Abbott in the opener of the twin bill. Moustakas has batted just .224/.258/.210 in 62 plate appearances versus lefties this year.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 14th long ball Moustakas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Moustakas was one of three Angels to hit a solo homer off Graham Ashcraft, with Moustakas' coming as part of a back-to-back effort with Brandon Drury in the second frame. Over his last six games, Moustakas is 7-for-23 (.304) with three runs scored and two RBI.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Moustakas is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Moustakas started the previous 11 games and will receive a day off after he posted an .852 OPS with six extra-base hits and 11 RBI during that stretch. Eduardo Escobar is starting at the hot corner while C.J. Cron (back) has returned to first base.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Moustakas enjoying career revival with Angels HOUSTON — This season has been something of a rebirth for Mike Moustakas.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Hits go-ahead blast Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Moustakas has multiple hits in five of his eight games in August, going 11-for-32 (.344) in that span. He's added two homers, four doubles and 10 RBI. The infielder is hitting .285 since he joined the Angels in a trade from the Rockies. Overall, he's at a .278/.337/.469 slash line with 11 homers, 40 RBI, 39 runs scored and 14 doubles through 81 contests. He's yet to attempt a stolen base this season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks three-run homer Moustakas went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Moustakas had gone 11 games without a homer, though he hit a productive .318 with four doubles in that span. The infielder has reached double-digit homers for the first time since 2019. He's slashing .270/.336/.451 with 34 RBI, 37 runs scored and 11 doubles over 76 contests between the Rockies and the Angels this season. Moustakas should continue to see a strong-side platoon role at a minimum, with his success cutting into Eduardo Escobar's playing time at third base.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Gets Wednesday off Moustakas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Moustakas looks to be getting some routine maintenance as the Halos close out their series in Atlanta with a day game after a night game. Eduardo Escobar will check in at third base for Moustakas, who is slashing .255/.296/.431 with five home runs and 13 RBI in 27 games since joining the Angels in late June.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE