DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Sun 3/31/24 11:48 AM

Moniak was scratched from Sunday's lineup against Baltimore due to an illness, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moniak was scheduled to make his first start of the season Sunday with the Orioles sending out lefty Tyler Wells, but the ailment will instead keep the outfielder on the bench. Jo Adell will take over in right field and bat eighth.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Thu 3/28/24 1:09 PM

Moniak is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener in Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Even with the Orioles throwing right-hander Corbin Burnes, it will be Aaron Hicks in right field over Moniak. It would not seem to bode well for Moniak's chances at carving out regular playing time.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Thu 2/22/24 12:15 PM

Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that he envisions Moniak and Luis Rengifo as candidates to bat leadoff, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Given the splits between the two players, it would make sense that Moniak hits leadoff against right-handers and Rengifo bats leadoff versus lefties. Moniak -- who is likely to sit against southpaws in favor of Aaron Hicks -- slashed .294/.322/.544 versus right-handed pitching in 2023.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Sun 10/1/23 1:28 PM

Moniak is not in Sunday's lineup against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Moniak dealt with some injuries this season, but it was still a big career resurgence for the 2016 No. 1 overall pick, as he slashed .280/.307/.495 with 14 home runs and six steals in 85 games.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Thu 9/28/23 4:08 PM

The Angels reinstated Moniak (back) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Moniak went on the injured list Sept. 15 due to tightness on the left side of his back, though he hasn't seen game action since Sept. 5. Now that he's healthy, he figures to slide back into an everyday role in Los Angeles' outfield for the final series of the season. Jared Walsh was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Fri 9/15/23 6:30 PM

The Angels placed Moniak on the 10-day injured list Friday with left back tightness.
EDGE Analysis
This back tightness has kept Moniak sidelined since Sept. 5 and the Angels are finally putting him on the IL in a move that is retroactive to Sept. 14. Jordyn Adams has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move to provide the Halos with some much-needed outfield depth.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Fri 9/15/23 6:13 PM

Moniak (back) remains out of the lineup Friday and hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moniak hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 5 due to lingering back discomfort and there is no timeline for his return, but the Angels have so far decided against placing him on the 10-day injured list. Blum notes that placing the outfielder on the IL and then calling up another player might add to the team's payroll, which could be the motivation behind the lack of a transaction.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Wed 9/13/23 11:06 AM

Angels manager Phil Nevin confirmed earlier this week that Moniak (back) will remain out for at least the rest of the team's series in Seattle that concludes Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moniak will end up missing more than a week due to his back injury, which cropped up during batting practice prior to last Thursday's game against the Guardians. Brett Phillips has started in center field in each of the Halos' last seven games while Moniak has been on the mend. The Angels will check in and see how Moniak is feeling following Thursday's off day before deciding on his status for the three-game series with the Tigers this weekend.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Sun 9/10/23 2:58 PM

Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians and could miss the upcoming three-game series against the Mariners, which begins Monday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moniak's absence Sunday will be the fifth straight due to back tightness, and it appears he could be sidelined for at least a few more games. If it looks like his absence will extend beyond Friday, the 25-year-old could be moved to the injured list. Randal Grichuk, Brett Phillips and Jordyn Adams will start from left to right in the outfield.

DTDMickey Moniak
OF/DH COL
Sat 9/9/23 7:00 PM

Moniak (back) isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Moniak hasn't played since Tuesday, as back issues continue to plague the 25-year-old outfielder. Randal Grichuk, Brett Phillips and Trey Cabbage will make up the Angels' outfield while Moniak recovers.