Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Nick Senzel have both tested negative for COVID-19, according to teammate Nicholas Castellanos. Both players were scratched ahead of Sunday's game after feeling ill, but it looks like the team can breathe a sigh of relief. They could return to the lineup as early as Thursday for the series finale versus the Cubs, but look for an announcement from a team official in the next day or two.

According to manager David Bell, Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas was scratched from Sunday's game versus the Tigers with an illness. Josh VanMeter is taking his spot at second base batting fifth versus right-hander Spencer Turnbull. Moustakas woke up not feeling well and won't come to the ballpark for the afternoon contest. Moustakas was placed on the 10-day injured list and the team recalled catcher Tyler Stephenson in a corresponding move.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas had an excellent debut for his new team in an Opening Day win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Moustakas went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the 7-1 win. The veteran infielder got off to a fast start, driving in a run with an RBI single in the first inning. He later tacked on a two-run bomb in the seventh to give his team some insurance runs. Moustakas is primed to have a big year hitting in the middle of the revamped Cincinnati lineup this ...

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas is dealing with some groin tightness, which caused him to miss Wednesday's scrimmage. The injury is not serious, as manager David Bell told reporters that the off day was precautionary and that Moustakas would have played if it was a regular season game. Moustakas is expected to slot in as the team's everyday second baseman and could have a big season at the plate hitting in the middle of the Cincy lineup.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas used his time during the baseball shutdown to get himself in excellent shape. There were plenty of concerns when the Reds signed Moustakas to a four-year, $64 million contract in the offseason. The team did so with the intention to shift him from third base to the everyday second base job, a spot that would require much more defensive range and mobility than Moustakas has exhibited during his career. The veteran told reporters, That was one of the ...

The pool of third basemen for the 2020 dynasty season is jam-packed with talent. From budding stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Rafael Devers, to productive veterans like Justin Turner and Mike Moustakas, no one should have trouble finding a useful bat to hold down the hot corner.That said, depth can breed confusion and the overabundance of choice can sow the seeds of doubt into your draft strategy. Should your team spend a high pick on Bregman, Arenado or Rendon when so many other useful ...

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas has left camp to be with his wife, who is close to giving birth. The veteran infielder shouldn't be away from the team long as the couple expects to welcome a new addition to their family in the next couple of days. Moustakas signed a four-year, $60 million contract with Cincinnati in the offseason and is expected to operate as the team's primary second baseman this year. He should have a big year playing half of his games in the hitter-friendly ...

At the start of December, the Cincinnati Reds signed All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas to a four-year, $64 million contract. It serves as the largest free-agent contract in Reds history. While it may be an overly rich deal for a 31-year-old power hitter,it was a necessary investment for a team that desperately needed to revamp their offense.The Reds finished the 2019 season with a disappointing 75-87 record. Despite having the fourth-best team ERA in the National League last season, they also ...

The Cincinnati Reds and third baseman/second baseman Mike Moustakas agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal on Monday, according to league sources. With Eugenio Suarez entrenched at the hot corner in Cincinnati, Moose will presumably be the team's starting second baseman in 2020 with Jose Peraza being non-tendered. Moustakas hit .254/.329/.516 with 35 home runs and 87 RBI in 2019 with the Brewers, earning his third All-Star nod in the process. Having both third and second base eligibility for at...

The Philadelphia Phillies have third baseman Mike Moustakas on their radar, according to multiple sources. The Phillies have a good history with Scott Boras, the agent for Moustakas, and they could look to add a third baseman this winter to allow top prospect Alec Bohm more development in the minors. Moose has done well the last two years on one-year deals with Milwaukee, but he's looking for a multi-year pact this winter, and he should receive one after hitting .254/.329/.516 with 35 long ...