AUGUST 9, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
What third baseman Mike Moustakas means to the Cincinnati Reds lineup When Mike Moustakas came off the injured list, the Reds got back one of their most important players.
On bench against lefty Moustakas will sit against Cleveland on Monday.
Impact Moustakas and Eugenio Suarez are expected to platoon at third base down the stretch. The Reds deviated from that plan Sunday, starting Suarez at the hot corner even with righty Bryse Wilson on the mound for the Pirates, but that was presumably because they didn't want Moustakas starting three straight games immediately after returning from a long absence. Lefty Sam Hentges will be on the mound for Cleveland on Monday, so Moustakas will again sit in favor of Suarez.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Moustakas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Moustakas returned from the 60-day injured list with a bang earlier this weekend, going 3-for-7 with three doubles, two walks, two runs and two RBI between his starts Friday and Saturday. Eugenio Suarez will get the start at third base Sunday in what likely amounts to a maintenance day for Moustakas, who should operate as the Reds' primary option at the hot corner moving forward.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Winker's big night powers Reds past Pirates 11-3
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Three doubles in return Moustakas went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 10-0 win over the Pirates.
Impact There was no rust whatsoever on the 32-year-old's bat as he saw his first action since May 18. Moustakas' return from a heel injury will give the Reds' offense a jolt for the stretch run, but with Jonathan India having locked down the job at second base while he was sidelined, Moose will have to split time at third base with Eugenio Suarez.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moustakas has big return, Reds easily handle Pirates 10-0
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Activated from injured list Moustakas (heel) was activated off the 60-day injured list Friday and will bat fifth and play third base against the Pirates.
Impact A heel contusion had kept Moustakas on the sidelines since mid-May, but he's finally ready to go after going 5-for-14 with a homer over four rehab appearances. The 32-year-old hit .241/.337/.437 in 28 games prior to suffering the injury, with his 105 wRC+ representing a small step back from the 109 wRC+ he produced last season. He's expected to fill the large side of a platoon with Eugenio Suarez down the stretch.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brubaker scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati
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AUGUST 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nearing return Manager David Bell said Thursday that Moustakas' (heel) time at Triple-A Louisville "may have come to an end," Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Moustakas has recorded hits in each of his five rehab appearances, and he's gone 6-for-17 with a home run, a double, three runs, a walk and a strikeout. The 32-year-old's bruised right heel has kept him sidelined since mid-May, but he's on track to return from the 60-day injured list during the Reds' weekend series against the Pirates.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crowe, Pirates to face Gray, Reds
The Reds will send Sonny Gray to the mound Thursday and the Pirates will give Wil Crowe the startAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castillo scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Minnesota
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Stroman scheduled to start for New York against Cincinnati
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JULY 31, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Hill scheduled to start as New York hosts Cincinnati
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Votto homers in 7th straight game, Reds beat Mets 6-2
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JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Begins rehab assignment Moustakas (heel) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Impact A bruised right heel has kept Moustakas on the shelf since mid-May. The length of his absence means he'll likely need more than a few games of minor-league action before he returns to the active roster. The Reds are clearly happy with his recent progress, however, as reports from as recently as Thursday indicated that he wouldn't begin a rehab assignment until next week.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray expected to start for the Reds against Mets
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Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4
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Trending toward rehab assignment Moustakas (heel) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville early next week, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Moustakas has been on the injured list for over two months due to a right heel contusion. The 32-year-old began a rehab assignment in mid-June, but he was shut down after he experienced some soreness during a game. He's been able to take grounders recently, and he should return to game action in the coming days. While manager David Bell didn't reveal what day Moustakas' rehab assignment would begin, he could rejoin the Reds at some point late next week or next weekend.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
