Mike Moustakas Shut Down On Rehab Assignment rotoballer.com Thu 6/17/21 5:59 PM

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has been shut down on his rehab assignment after aggravating his heel injury. Fortunately, it was also reported that Moustakas did not tear his plantar fasciitis. Moustakas will now go back into a walking boot and will be re-evaluated sometime after the weekend. Moustakas has missed nearly a month due to his heel injury. Fantasy managers should continue to exercise patience as they await Moustakas' return, which will now be delayed further. Before ...

Mike Moustakas Suffers Setback rotoballer.com Wed 6/16/21 12:23 PM

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has suffered a setback while rehabbing in Triple-A. He began playing rehab games on Tuesday, but has been pulled off that due to renewed soreness. Moustakas has missed nearly a month due to a deep bruise in his heel. The organization was hopeful that they could get Moustakas back for the weekend series. That doesn't sound like a possibility anymore, so fantasy managers will have to wait a little longer before they get Moustakas back.

Mike Moustakas Heading To Rehab Assignment rotoballer.com Mon 6/14/21 6:04 PM

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville starting on Tuesday. Moustakas has slowly been ramping up baseball activities of late and is not expected to spend very long in the minors before being reinstated from the injured list. As a matter of fact, the team expects to have him at some point for their four-game series with the San Diego Padres, which starts on Thursday. Moustakas is hitting .241 with four homers, 15 runs, and ...

Mike Moustakas May Return For Upcoming Road Trip rotoballer.com Sat 6/12/21 7:48 PM

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has a chance to return during the team's upcoming nine-game road trip. The itinerary includes stops in Milwaukee and San Diego before ending in Minnesota on June 22, though it's unknown exactly which of these games he'll make it back for. The veteran has been out since mid-May because of a heel contusion but was recently observed running the bases. Manager David Bell indicated a few days ago that Moustakas is close to a rehab stint, so he may need...

Mike Moustakas Continues Making Progress rotoballer.com Fri 6/11/21 8:25 PM

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has reportedly been running the bases. Skipper David Bell recently indicated that the veteran is nearing a rehab assignment, which is welcome news for the veteran, who has been out since May 13 because of a bruised heel. The 32-year-old is already eligible to come off the 10-day injured list, although fantasy managers likely won't see him back until the end of June, if not longer.

Mike Moustakas Nearing Rehab Assignment rotoballer.com Sun 6/6/21 9:45 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas (heel) could be nearing a rehab assignment. Manager David Bell indicated the veteran is about "a week away" after being sidelined since May 13 with a bruised heel. The 32-year-old is currently batting .241 to go along with 21 hits, 13 RBI, and four homers throughout 87 at-bats this season. With the promising update, it is reasonable to assume Moustakas could be back in the lineup before the end of June.

Mike Moustakas Spotted Running Before Monday's Game rotoballer.com Mon 5/31/21 12:10 PM

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) was seen running in the outfield before his team's Monday game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Moustakas has been on the injured list since May 19 after suffering a right heel contusion. The veteran infielder's return would cut into Jonathan India and Kyle Farmer's playing time. Moustakas is hitting .241 with four homers, 15 runs, and 13 RBI in 87 at-bats in 2021. He remains without a timetable for a return to action but at least he is ...

Mike Moustakas Headed To IL rotoballer.com Thu 5/20/21 10:24 AM

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas is headed to the 10-day IL with a right heel contusion, according to Mark Feinsand. The Reds have recalled Max Schrock from AAA-Louisville as well. It's a tough break for fantasy players as Moustakas was just starting to heat up before the heel issue flared up as he was hitting over .300 with four walks and five RBI in the two weeks leading up to the injury.

Mike Moustakas Remains Out On Wednesday rotoballer.com Wed 5/19/21 6:28 PM

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (heel) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday night's game against San Francisco as he continues to deal with a heel injury that has kept him out of the starting lineup since Friday. He has come off the bench in each of the last two games, but Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that manager David Bell said, "He's not in the lineup today, but he'll be available in the same capacity, maybe even a little more. I talked to him last ...

Mike Moustakas Out Of Lineup Again On Tuesday Night rotoballer.com Tue 5/18/21 6:16 PM

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (heel) is still out of the lineup on Tuesday night as he continues to deal with a heel contusion. Moustakas has been dealing with several injuries as of late, and he has not appeared in the starting lineup since Friday. Over 27 games this year, Moustakas is slashing .244/.340/.442 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 15 runs. Alex Blandino will get the start at first in his place and is batting eighth against the Giants.