Impact Moustakas is getting a breather after he went 1-for-12 with an RBI and eight strikeouts over the last four games. Jonathan India is serving as the designated hitter while Matt Reynolds starts at second base.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Wednesday Moustakas isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.
Mike Moustakas discusses Nick Lodolo, walk-off win over Mets Mike Moustakas hit a walk-off sacrifice fly to lift the Reds to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday.
JULY 6, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM
Reds spoil Scherzer's return with a 1-0 ninth-inning win
The New York Mets wasted a stellar performance by Max Scherzer in his return from an oblique injury, losing 1-0 to the Cincinnati Reds on Mike Moustakas’ game-ending sacrifice flyJULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Friday Moustakas is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener versus Atlanta.
Impact Moustakas will get a day off after he went 1-for-4 with an RBI in his return to the lineup Thursday following undisclosed injury. Brandon Drury will slide into the designated hitter spot while Donovan Solano will start at third base and bat sixth against Atlanta.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins lineup Thursday Moustakas (undisclosed) is batting sixth as the designated hitter Thursday against the Cubs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Moustakas sat out the past three games while nursing a minor injury, but he's back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale in Chicago. The 34-year-old has a .303/.351/.394 slash line across his past 10 contests.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Moustakas isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact Moustakas is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game, but his absence Wednesday is likely due to the fact that left-hander Justin Steele is on the mound for the Cubs. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter while Donovan Solano starts at third base.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Moustakas will sit Tuesday against the Cubs.
Impact Moustakas finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row, both of which have come against righties. His .221/.321/.325 line on the season hardly suggests he deserves a regular role. Donovan Solano will be the designated hitter on this occasion.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Sunday Moustakas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at San Francisco, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moustakas went 3-for-7 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs across the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat Sunday despite the fact righty Anthony DeSclafani is pitching for the Giants. Max Schrock will bat leadoff as the designated hitter.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ashcraft goes 8, Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
Cincinnati rookie Graham Ashcraft bounced back from two poor starts, pitching a career-high eight innings to help the Reds stop their seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory ov...JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Idle versus lefty Moustakas is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact The lefty-hitting Moustakas will hit the bench for the second game in a row with the Dodgers bringing a lefty (Clayton Kershaw) to the mound. Jonathan India will fill Moustakas' usual spot as the Reds' designated hitter while Matt Reynolds enters the lineup at second base.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Moustakas isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Impact Moustakas started in the last seven games and hit .280 with a double, three RBI, two runs and a stolen base. However, he'll get a breather while Brandon Drury serves as the designated hitter with Donovan Solano starting at third base.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adames, Renfroe power Brewers to 7-3 win over Reds
Willy Adames and Hunter Renfroe both homered for the second straight day, rookie Jason Alexander earn his first career win and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts steal in win Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Moustakas has gone 3-for-8 in two games since returning from the COVID-19-related injured list. He was lifted for pinch runner Matt Reynolds in the 10th inning Tuesday, though that appears to be a tactical decision. Through 42 contests, Moustakas is slashing .210/.317/.319 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 17 runs scored, two stolen bases and six doubles. He should continue to play regularly at third base or as the designated hitter.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mahle brilliant through 9, Reds beat D-backs 5-3 in 12
Albert Almora Jr. tripled home the go-ahead run in the 12th after Tyler Mahle pitched nine brilliant innings, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drury, Moustakas rally Reds over D-backs 5-4
Brandon Drury hit a tying three-run homer in the fifth inning, Mike Moustakas added a go-ahead single in the sixth and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4...JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from injured list Moustakas was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Moustakas wound up spending just one week on the COVID-19 injured list. While he's looked good at times this season, he'd managed just three hits in the 14 games prior to his absence, so the Reds will be hoping for much more upon his return. Colin Moran was optioned to accommodate his return.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks start 3-game series against the Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on MondayJUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds play the Cardinals after Farmer's 4-hit game
The Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals after Kyle Farmer had four hits on Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the CardinalsJUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds look to break losing streak in game against the Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds come into the matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals as losers of three in a rowJUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could return Monday Moustakas (illness) could return for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Moustakas has been on the COVID-19 injured list since Monday, but he'll have a chance to return to game action after missing just a week. Even if he isn't ready to play in time for Monday's series opener in Arizona, it seems likely that the 33-year-old will be back in action sometime next week.
JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reds visit the Cardinals to open 3-game series
The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on FridayJUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks play in game 4 of series
The Cincinnati Reds face the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 2-1JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks aim to stop skid in game against the Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to stop their four-game skid with a win against the Cincinnati RedsJUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks look to break 3-game road skid, play the Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to break a three-game road slideJUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for Reds
Hunter Greene allowed a bunt single to begin the game and then faced the minimum through seven innings, retiring his final 20 batters as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Di...JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
