Mike Moustakas Sitting Saturday With No Injury Concern rotoballer.com Sat 8/22/20 6:08 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas is out of the lineup for Saturdays contest against the Cardinals and left-handed pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim with Kyle Farmer manning the keystone. Manager David Bell revealed that its just a planned day off for Moustakas and that he is not feeling any ill effects in the wake of his IL stint. It has been a start and stop beginning to 2020 for Moustakas, who has managed to compile an .835 OPS in his first 11 games. His next chance to return to the ...

Mike Moustakas Activated From Injured List rotoballer.com Wed 8/19/20 1:52 PM

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (quad) is back in the starting lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. He is serving as the team's designated hitter for the contest and batting fifth. Moustakas has been sidelined since August 4 with a left quad bruise. The 31-year-old slugger is slashing .238/.333/.524 with two home runs and six RBI through 21 at-bats. Ensure you get him back into your fantasy lineups.

Mike Moustakas Expected To Be Activated Wednesday rotoballer.com Tue 8/18/20 5:20 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas is set to come off the injured list Wednesday against Kansas City after having been sidelined due to a quad bruise. Moustakas came up with the Royals organization and will be playing his former team for the first time in his career. The move zaps Josh VanMeter of any deep season-long value that he may have had as Moustakas figures to reclaim everyday duties at the keystone. Despite a stop-start beginning to his Reds tenure, Moustakas has compiled a...

Mike Moustakas Aiming For Return From IL Sunday rotoballer.com Tue 8/11/20 6:45 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas was last in the lineup last Tuesday when he sustained a left quad strain and severe bruising to the leg. He has since been placed on the IL, although Moustakas doesnt sound concerned about the issue being a long-term ailment, already professing that he expects to be back in the lineup Sunday against Pittsburgh. Without him in the starting nine, Cincinnati has primarily leaned on Kyle Farmer and Christian Colon to hold down the keystone, although ...

Mike Moustakas Lands On 10-Day Injured List rotoballer.com Sun 8/9/20 1:12 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a bruised left quad, putting him on the shelf for at least the next week. The Reds have been rotating a cast of players at the keystone in his stead, including Kyle Farmer and Christian Colon, although neither holds much fantasy intrigue. After getting off to a scorching hot start to 2020 in his first three games (two HRs, six RBI), Moustakas has gone 0-for-11 over his last four. He is still a ...

Mike Moustakas Not In Starting Lineup Wednesday rotoballer.com Wed 8/5/20 3:20 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas is out of the starting nine for Wednesdays contest against the Cleveland Indians as he continues to battle a left quad bruise. Josh VanMeter will hold down the keystone in Moustakas absence with Eugenio Suarez slotting back into the cleanup spot in the order. Moustakas came out of the gates on fire in 2020, but has since gone 0-for-11 at the dish over his last four outings. His presence at one of the leagues premier hitters parks makes him a hot ...

Mike Moustakas Leaves Early With Quad Bruise rotoballer.com Tue 8/4/20 10:04 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas left Tuesday's game early with a quad bruise. Moustakas had gone 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before departing early with the injury. He was replaced at second base by Kyle Farmer. It has been a rough week for Moustakas, who missed time earlier after getting hit on the forearm by a pitch. Expect the Reds to update his injury status before Wednesday's game.

Mike Moustakas Held Out Of Lineup Sunday After HBP rotoballer.com Sun 8/2/20 5:49 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas was not back in the starting lineup for the second game of Sundays doubleheader versus the Tigers after being hit by a pitch in the left forearm during Game 1 of the twin bill. The Reds delayed releasing their lineup until shortly before first pitch in an attempt to see if Moustakas would be able to suit up, but Christian Colon was instead tabbed to man the keystone. Moustakas has acclimated himself well to his new surroundings in Cincinnati, ...

Mike Moustakas Homers In Return To Action rotoballer.com Wed 7/29/20 11:23 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run homer in a 12-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Moustakas had missed the past few games after he reported feeling COVID-19 symptoms on Sunday. He never wound up testing positive and had to file an appeal to be able to return to the field. Moustakas is hitting .500 with two homers and six RBI in 10 at-bats. He remains a valuable fantasy infielder in all formats.

Mike Moustakas, Nick Senzel To Return Wednesday rotoballer.com Wed 7/29/20 2:53 PM

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Nick Senzel have had their appeals granted and will play in Wednesday's game versus the Cubs according to a source. Both players felt ill on Sunday and were late scratches to the lineup, but have tested negative for COVID-19. Moustakas will return to the middle of the lineup for the Reds while Senzel will provide depth at the back-end of the batting order. Both should return to posting sterling fantasy numbers as everyday players ...