Mickey

Moniak

Moniak was unable to build on his strong 2023, slashing .219/.266/.380 with 14 home runs in 124 games. He figures to operate as a bench outfielder for the Angels in 2025 but may be in his final chance to crack regular MLB value.

Moniak was able to appear off the bench, but still hasn’t been in the starting lineup since being diagnosed with a hand contusion Sunday. Jordyn Adams gets the start in center with Moniak not ready to go.

Moniak has a hand contusion and hasn’t been able to play since leaving with the injury Sunday. He’ll continue to recover while Jordyn Adams gets the start in center field.

Moniak exited the game after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning. The outfielder was replaced by Michael Stefanic (calf) in the contest, and he’s already undergone initial imaging. For now, Moniak should be considered day-to-day, but more info will likely come Monday.

Moniak’s home run was his 14th of the season. He hit a solo shot off Yusei Kikuchi in the fourth inning. Moniak has six home runs and 12 RBI in his last 14 games as his power surge continues. He’s hitting .226 on the year, but has provided a decent amount of power and speed with 14 home runs and seven stolen bases.

Moniak broke the game open early, taking Bobby Miller deep for a three-run blast in the first inning to make it a 5-0 ballgame. He later drew a walk in the eighth and scored on a base hit by Jo Adell. The 26-year-old outfielder is hitting .231/.274/.402 with 13 homers, 47 RBI, and six steals across 368 plate appearances.

Moniak took Mariners starter Bryan Woo deep for a two-run shot in the seventh inning prior to delivering a game-winning blast off Seattle closer Andrés Muñoz in the ninth inning to put the cherry on top of his first multi-homer performance of the season. The 26-year-old former top prospect has really heated up over the past few weeks, batting .296 (29-for-98) with seven homers and 16 RBI over his last 30 contests.

Moniak pulverized a 2-0 sweeper from Kenta Maeda in the sixth inning, crushing a 409-foot (103.9-mph EV) two-out, two-run shot that pulled the Halos to within a run at 3-2. That would be as close as they would get. Moniak also singled in the ballgame, finishing the night 2-for-4. On the season, he’s now slashing .224/.266/.366 with nine homers and 39 RBI on the season.

Moniak missed Friday and Saturday’s game after leaving Thursday’s contest with left elbow irritation, but he’s well enough to play in the finale against Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays.

Moniak will miss his second consecutive contest on Saturday afternoon following an early exit from Thursday’s showdown due to left elbow irritation. He’s day-to-day for now. I’ll be veteran Kevin Pillar patrolling center field in his ongoing absence.