Impact Moustakas had three different injuries last season, missing 85 games. He'll no longer have to scramble to play out of position, though it's possible he'll still see some time at DH.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in third base mix Moustakas will likely get the lion's share of playing time at third base for the Reds following the trade of Eugenio Suarez to the Mariners, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "Obvio...
DH role likely Moustakas is a good candidate to be the Reds' designated hitter with the NL adopting the DH in 2022, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact With Jonathan India firmly ensconced at second base, Moustakas doesn't have a full-time position right now, and even though he's on the left-handed hitting side of a potential third base platoon, he's a lesser defender. Moreover, he's been injury-prone throughout his career, including his tenure with the Reds. The addition of the DH helps Moustakas out tremendously.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates are expected to send Mitch Keller to the mound Sunday and the Reds will give Reiver Sanmartin the startOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kranick expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates are expected to send Max Kranick to the mound Saturday and the Reds will give Tyler Mahle the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowe expected to start for the Pirates against the Reds
The Pirates will send Wil Crowe to the mound Friday and the Reds plan to give Luis Castillo the startOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodon scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Cincinnati
The Reds will start Sonny Gray on Wednesday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Carlos RodonSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't return this year Moustakas (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Moustakas landed on the 10-day IL with right foot plantar fasciitis last week and would have been eligible to return during the final series of the regular season, but manager David Bell said Tuesday that none of the Reds on the injured list will return this year. The 33-year-old appeared in just 62 games while battling injuries in 2021, and he slashed .208/.282/.372 with six home runs, 22 RBI and 21 runs.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
O'Brien scheduled to start for Reds at White Sox
The White Sox will send Reynaldo Lopez to the mound Tuesday and the Reds will give Riley O'Brien the startSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahle expected to start as Reds host the Nationals
The Reds are expected to send Tyler Mahle to the mound Sunday and the Nationals plan to give Josh Rogers the startSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fedde scheduled to start for Nationals at Reds
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Saturday while the Reds are expected to counter with Vladimir GutierrezSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds notes: Mike Moustakas was playing through pain before IL stint Before he went on the injured list, Mike Moustakas discussed with David Bell what it had been like playing through pain.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Corbin expected to start for the Nationals against Reds
The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Thursday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis CastilloSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rain forces postponement of Pirates' game at Reds
Wednesday's finale of Pittsburgh’s three-game series at Cincinnati was postponed by rain about 10 minutes before the scheduled first pitchSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on 10-day IL Moustakas was placed on the 10-day injured list with right foot plantar fasciitis Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 21.
Impact Moustakas has been out of the lineup in each of the last four games, and he's apparently been dealing with the same foot issue that sidelined him for just under three months earlier in the campaign. Eugenio Suarez is in line to serve as the Reds' primary third baseman in his absence, and it's not yet clear whether Moustakas will be able to return prior to the end of the regular season. Moustakas had slashed a weak .177/.225/.313 in 34 games since coming off the 60-day IL in early August, so the Reds likely won't be counting on him to handle an everyday role if he makes it back for the final series of the season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Moustakas isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Moustakas has lost out on regular playing time recently and will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game and the second straight contest against a right-handed pitcher. Eugenio Suarez will start at the hot corner and bat sixth, and he appears to have recaptured the top job at third base from Moustakas, at least for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against righty Moustakas will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.
Impact Moustakas has occupied the large side of a platoon at third base since returning from a heel injury in early August, but his off day here comes against righty Mitch Keller. His .208/.282/.372 season slash line arguably doesn't deserve even a platoon role, though Eugenio Suarez, who starts at the hot corner in his absence, is hitting just .179/.268/.390.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Moustakas will be on the bench Monday against the Pirates.
Impact The Reds continue with their plan of strictly platooning Moustakas, as he'll sit against lefty Dillon Peters, just as he's done against every other southpaw the team has faced since he returned from the injured list in early August. He's certainly not making a case for a larger role, as he's hit just .179/.228/.316 since his return even while being protected against same-sided pitching. Eugenio Suarez will take over at third base.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hits bench against lefty Moustakas will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.
Impact Moustakas hasn't started against a lefty since his return from the injured list in early August. That trend continues here against Dillon Peters, with Eugenio Suarez starting at third base.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Platoon role continues Moustakas will sit Sunday against the Cardinals.
Impact Moustakas hasn't started against a single southpaw since returning from a heel injury in early August. That trend will continue against J.A. Happ, with Asdrubal Cabrera taking over at third base.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Moustakas will sit against lefty Jon Lester and the Cardinals on Friday.
Impact The Reds have stuck to their plan of platooning Moustakas and Eugenio Suarez at the hot corner, as Moustakas hasn't made a single start against a southpaw since returning from a heel injury in early August. Suarez starts at the position Friday, but Moustakas should return to the lineup against righty Miles Mikolas on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miley goes 7, Castellanos and India homer as Reds stop Cubs
Wade Miley pitched seven effective innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Cincinnati Reds got a sorely needed victory, topping the Chicago Cubs 4-3SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwindel hits tiebreaking single as Cubs beat Reds 4-3
Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 for their season-high seventh straight winSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits against southpaw Moustakas isn't starting Monday's game against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moustakas will be on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games since left-hander Justin Steele is starting for the Cubs. Eugenio Suarez will start at the hot corner and bat fourth.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Saturday Moustakas is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Matthew Boyd, Saturday's starter for Detroit, is the third straight lefty the Reds have faced, and Moustakas has been on the bench against all three. Eugenio Suarez will remain at the hot corner and in the five hole. Moustakas and Suarez appear primed to continue operating in a strict platoon.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against lefty Moustakas is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact An 0-for-3, two-strikeout effort Wednesday afternoon has Moustakas' average at .161 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBI in his last 10 games. Eugenio Suarez gets the start at third base and bats fifth.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
