Mickey Moniak Injury News & Updates

Moniak is not in Sunday's lineup against the Athletics.

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.

The Angels reinstated Moniak (back) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

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.

The Angels placed Moniak on the 10-day injured list Friday with left back tightness.

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.

Moniak (back) remains out of the lineup Friday and isn't doing any baseball activities, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Moniak hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 5 due to lingering back discomfort and there is no timetable for his return, but the Angels have curiously decided against placing him on the 10-day injured list. Blum notes that an IL move and then calling up another player "would add to their payroll." Tough times in Anaheim.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Moniak (back) isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Cleveland.

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.

Moniak (back) isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday against Cleveland, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Back tightness caused Moniak to be a late scratch from the Angels' lineup ahead of Thursday's series opener, and the issue remains severe enough to keep him out of another game Friday. Brett Phillips will start in center field and bat eighth while Moniak recovers.

Moniak was scratched from Thursday's game against the Guardians with back tightness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak was originally slated to hit sixth in the order and start in center field. The severity of the issue is unclear. Brett Phillips will take over center field in Moniak's place and hit eighth.

Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Wednesday against Baltimore.

Moniak will get a breather after going 5-for-13 with two RBI and a run scored across his last three games. Randal Grichuk, Brett Phillips and Trey Cabbage will man the Angels' outfield while Moniak sits.

Moniak went 0-for-4 in a loss to Oakland on Friday.

Moniak was able to return to the lineup after exiting Tuesday's contest against the Phillies with back soreness. The outfielder started in center field Friday and batted eighth in the order, continuing a recent trend of hitting near the bottom of the lineup after he spent time in the leadoff spot earlier this season. Moniak's move down the order has coincided with his extended struggles making contact -- since the start of August, he's batting just .193 with a 44.4 percent strikeout rate.

Moniak (back) is starting in center field and batting eighth Friday against the Athletics.

Moniak missed Wednesday's series finale in Philadelphia due to back soreness, but he's apparently feeling better heading into the Angels' three-game weekend set in Oakland. The 25-year-old former No. 1 overall pick has enjoyed a mini breakout this season, delivering an .808 OPS with 13 homers and six steals through 78 games.

Moniak (back) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Philadelphia, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Moniak had to be removed from Tuesday's loss to the Phillies with back soreness. There's a chance the left-handed batter wouldn't have started Wednesday, anyway, with southpaw Cristopher Sanchez toeing the slab for the Phils. The Angels are idle Thursday, so Moniak will hope to be ready to go Friday in Oakland. Luis Rengifo is in center field Wednesday.

Moniak was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies with back soreness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak seemed to be limping during his final at-bat in Tuesday's contest and was later pulled during the seventh inning. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until the Angels provide more details.

Moniak went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Monday's loss against the Phillies.

The 25-year-old showcased his versatility Monday, reaching on a bunt single in the first inning, legging out a triple in the fifth, and delivering an RBI single off lefty Matt Strahm in the seventh. Over Moniak's last six games, he is slashing .391/.417/.652 across 24 plate appearances despite a 37.5 percent strikeout rate during that span.

Moniak went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 5-3 win against the Mets.

Moniak hit the only long ball of the contest for the Angels, belting a 405-foot solo shot in the second inning. The homer snapped a 17-game stretch during which Moniak failed to go deep, and he had knocked in just two runs over that period. Moniak has struggled with a .178 batting average over 21 games in August, though he's been picking it up a bit of late, going 6-for-18 (.333) over his past six contests.

Moniak is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Reds.

With Mike Trout being activated and set to make his return, Moniak may see less playing time. The outfielder has made the majority of his starts in centerfield this season, but with Trout's return, Moniak will see more time in left or right. This means the 25-year-old will be probably be fighting for playing time with Randal Grichuk and Hunter Renfroe.

Moniak is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Rays, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Moniak will head to the bench after he went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base before getting pinch hit for in the eighth inning of the team's 7-6 Game 1 win. Jordyn Adams will take over in center field and bat ninth in the nightcap with Tampa Bay.

Moniak is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Moniak started the past 11 games but posted a .387 OPS during that span, and he'll receive a day to reset Tuesday. Jordyn Adams will start in center field and bat ninth against Rangers lefty Jordan Montgomery.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday.

Moniak has been slumping lately, slashing just .179/.233/.286 with a 50 percent strikeout rate over seven games since his 17-game hitting streak came to an end July 28. However, the outfielder hasn't been entirely absent for his fantasy managers during that stretch, as he has a homer and a pair of steals despite the poor hitting. Moniak has played well enough this season to hold down an every spot even in the midst of a cold spell, especially while Mike Trout remains out with a wrist injury. Moniak is slashing .312/.345/.563 with 12 long balls, 16 doubles, 37 RBI, 30 runs and five thefts overall through 226 plate appearances.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Mariners.

Moniak's fifth-inning blast tied the game at 7-7, but the Angels' offense stalled out there. The outfielder snapped a 13-game homer drought, a span in which he hit .246 with three RBI. He's cooled off a bit lately, but he still has a strong .311/.342/.566 slash line with 12 homers, 37 RBI, 30 runs scored and four stolen bases over 57 contests. Moniak's playing time is likely to remain steady until Mike Trout (wrist) can return to action.

Moniak (foot) is back in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.

Moniak sat out of Wednesday's series finale in Atlanta due to nagging foot soreness, but he will be in center field and batting sixth as the Angels open a four-game set versus Seattle. The 25-year-old former Phillies prospect has broken out to the tune of a .317/.349/.566 batting line with 11 homers and four steals through 55 games (215 plate appearances) this season with the Halos.

Moniak has been dealing with a sore foot, though he's been playing through it, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak reportedly hurt his foot when fouling a ball off it during the Angels' recent series in Toronto. The outfielder isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta, but it isn't clear if he's getting a routine maintenance day or if the foot issue necessitated the day off. Jordyn Adams was recently recalled from the minors to provide extra outfield depth, though there's been no indication that Moniak will need to miss any time.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Jordyn Adams will get a look in center field in his first career MLB start while Moniak heads to the bench in what appears to be little more than a routine maintenance day. Moniak had started in every game since July 4, producing an .815 OPS while scoring and driving in 11 runs over a stretch of 21 contests.

Moniak went 1-for-5 with a steal in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays.

It's the first stolen base for Moniak since July 18 as he improves to 4-for-6 on attempts this season. The 25-year-old outfielder has at least one hit in 18 of his last 19 games-- he's gone 28-for-82 (.341) in that span. Moniak's slash line is up to a robust .321/.354/.582 with 11 homers, 35 RBI and 28 runs scored across 206 plate appearances this season.

Moniak went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, one additional RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Yankees.

Moniak extended his hitting streak to nine games, and this was his third three-hit effort in that span. The outfielder opened the scoring in the first inning with his homer and added an RBI single for the last run of the game in the fifth. He continues to impress in what's becoming a breakout campaign. Moniak is at a .336/.369/.645 slash line with 11 homers, 32 RBI, three steals and 24 runs scored through 160 plate appearances. He'll likely continue to see the majority of the playing time in center field while Mike Trout (wrist) is sidelined.

Moniak went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's loss to Houston.

Moniak has frequently batted out of the leadoff spot for the Angels this season, but he was slotted in as the team's cleanup hitter for Friday's contest. The move paid off when Moniak drove home Shohei Ohtani with a fifth-inning single that brought Los Angeles to within a run. It's possible that Moniak will continue batting in the heart of the order, as rookie Zach Neto hit leadoff in his return from the injured list and the team may be looking for more run production behind Ohtani with Mike Trout (wrist) out of action until at least early August. Moniak has shined thus far in his first full season with the Angels, posting a .319/.348/.644 slash line, 10 home runs, 12 doubles, 29 RBI and two steals over 141 plate appearances.

Moniak went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Friday in a loss to the Dodgers.

The Dodgers built an early 4-0 lead before Moniak got the Angels back in the game with his three-run shot off Tony Gonsolin in the fourth inning. It was the third homer in the past seven games for the outfielder, and he's racked up eight RBI during that span. Moniak looks to be in line for near-everyday playing time during the long-term absence of Mike Trout (wrist), earning the role with a .310/.341/.651 slash line, 10 homers, 28 RBI and two steals over 132 plate appearances since being called up from the minors in mid-May.

Moniak is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Moniak is slated to receive the bulk of the playing time in center field for the Angels with Mike Trout (wrist) going down. The 25-year-old has been a pleasant surprise for the Halos this season, posting a .307/.336/.658 batting line with nine home runs over 34 games. He'll now be asked to carry a heavier load, although Jo Adell looms if Moniak falters.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Moniak's second-inning blast put the Angels ahead for good. He's gone deep three times while adding nine RBI over his last eight contests. The outfielder continues to push for playing time at all three outfield positions while primarily drawing in versus right-handed pitchers. For the season, Moniak's slashing .307/.336/.658 with nine homers, 24 RBI, 18 runs scored and two stolen bases over 119 plate appearances, but he's yet to dislodge Taylor Ward or Hunter Renfroe from their starting jobs on a full-time basis.

Moniak went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-7 loss against the White Sox.

Moniak put the Angels ahead early, leading off the bottom of the first with a solo shot off Lance Lynn. The 25-year-old Moniak had cooled off a bit after a hot start to his season -- he's now 3-for-18 (.167) over his last five games. Still, the 2016 first-overall pick has had a strong year so far, slashing .308/.339/.654 with eight homers, 21 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases. Moniak should continue to see regular at-bats against right-handed pitching.

Moniak (hip) is in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.

Moniak will play center field and bat leadoff against the White Sox and right-hander Michael Kopech. He made an early exit from Monday's series opener due to hip discomfort, but it has clearly proven to be a minor issue.

Moniak was removed late in Monday's game against the White Sox due to a hip injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Skipper Phil Nevin mentioned after Monday's win that he pulled Moniak because he hasn't been moving well since tripping in Colorado, and Nevin didn't think the outfielder would get another at-bat. While the issue appears to be minor, Moniak's status will be worth monitoring leading up to Tuesday's matchup.

Moniak went 5-for-5 with a home run, three doubles, four RBI and five runs scored in Saturday's 25-1 win over the Rockies.

Moniak's two-run homer put the final touches on a 13-run third inning for the Angels. He didn't stop there, and he ended up with the best game of his career. Moniak started in right field Saturday while Hunter Renfroe was at first base -- with Shohei Ohtani locked in at designated hitter, the Angels have had to balance playing time in the corner outfield, usually leading to Moniak being the one sitting out. He's earned more playing time with a .337/.366/.708 slash line, seven homers, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored and two stolen bases over 26 contests. It's unclear if this defensive alignment will become the norm, especially with the Angels' acquisition of Mike Moustakas from the Rockies after Saturday's game.

Moniak went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Moniak took Nathan Eovaldi yard in the seventh inning for a solo shot that gave the Angels a 3-2 lead. He managed to also snag a pair of singles to mark his third three-hit outing of the season (21 games). Though Moniak is slashing .319/.347/.681 with six long balls, 14 RBI and 11 runs, he looks to be firmly behind Taylor Ward, Mike Trout and Hunter Renfroe on the outfield depth chart, which makes him more of a streaming option and daily fantasy play in most formats.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Moniak had started four of the Angels' last five games, but he appears poised to serve as the team's fourth outfielder moving forward after Hunter Renfroe (personal) returned from the paternity list Saturday. The 25-year-old has maintained an excellent .302/.333/.667 slash line through 66 plate appearances with the Halos this season, but his 3.1 percent walk rate and 33.3 percent strikeout rate don't bode well for Moniak's chances of remaining productive once his .389 BABIP normalizes to some degree.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners.

Moniak's blast put the Angels ahead for good in the sixth inning. He's seen his playing time rebound a bit lately with Hunter Renfroe (paternity) away from the team, but Moniak will likely be back in a bench role Saturday. Through 62 plate appearances, Moniak has five homers, 12 RBI, two stolen bases, 10 runs scored and a .305/.339/.678 slash line. While the numbers are there, he has no clear long-term path to playing time.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Though Moniak has slashed .327/.340/.694 in 50 plate appearances since his call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 12, he's drawn just one walk and has struck out at a 34 percent clip during that stretch. While Moniak was almost certainly headed for a downturn in his production, the Angels have seemingly pulled the plug on the 25-year-old before regression set in. Moniak will now sit for the fourth consecutive game, with a suddenly hot-hitting Taylor Ward having taken back duties as the Angels' primary left fielder.

Moniak is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Astros.

He's been out of the lineup for two of the last three contests as Taylor Ward heats up. Of Moniak's last four starts, two have come in left field and two have come in right.

Moniak isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Moniak began his season on fire after being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake earlier this month, but he's cooled down since -- slashing .125/.125/.375 over the past week. Taylor Ward will take over in left field Tuesday and bat leadoff.

Moniak is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus Boston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak has homered in two straight games and had received three straight starts in left field and in the leadoff spot, but the left-handed hitter will take a seat versus southpaw James Paxton. Taylor Ward will be in left field and at the top of the batting order.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Red Sox.

Moniak took Brayan Bello's second pitch of the game out to center field, and that was ultimately all the Angels needed in the win. This was Moniak's second straight game with a homer, and he's up to four long balls through 10 contests this season. He's added seven RBI, seven runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. For now, it appears Moniak has displaced Taylor Ward as the Angels' preferred left fielder versus right-handed pitchers.

Moniak is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Red Sox.

This is the third day in a row that Moniak has gotten the nod over Taylor Ward, though that streak will probably end Wednesday when the Angels face left-hander James Paxton. Moniak has impressed to the tune of a .429/.448/.893 batting line with three home runs and two stolen bases in nine games (29 plate appearances) since getting the call from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 12.

Moniak went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 win over the Red Sox.

Moniak put the Angels ahead with his eighth-inning solo shot off Kutter Crawford. Four of Moniak's last six hits have gone for extra bases, and he's hit safely in all seven of his starts this season. The outfielder is batting .429 with two homers six RBI, six runs scored, two stolen bases, two doubles and a triple through 29 plate appearances. Moniak can play all around the outfield, but it appears he's primarily competing with Taylor Ward for playing time currently.

Moniak is starting in left field and batting leadoff for the Angels on Monday against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

It's the second straight game we've seen Moniak starting over Taylor Ward and the fourth time in the last five contests Moniak has been in the leadoff spot. He's earned a look by picking up 10 hits -- including two home runs -- in his first 24 at-bats this season. Moniak will face Tanner Houck on Monday.

Moniak went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over Minnesota.

Moniak batted in the leadoff spot and proved to be a spark for the Angels with his second three-hit game of the campaign. The outfielder came up with a big triple in the seventh inning, knocking in the tying run, and he finished a homer short of a cycle. Moniak also shined defensively, robbing Michael Taylor of a homer in the top of the seventh. Since being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 12, Moniak has slashed .474/.500/.947 with two homers, three RBI, two stolen bases and five runs. His strong play could prompt manager Phil Nevin to pencil his name into the lineup frequently, especially with starting left fielder Taylor Ward struggling this season.

Moniak is starting in left field and batting leadoff versus the Orioles on Thursday.

Moniak has started four of the last six games and has been in the leadoff spot for each of those starts. He'll go up against Tyler Wells on Thursday.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Baltimore.

Moniak led off Tuesday's contest with a 408-foot shot off Dean Kremer, giving the Angels an early 1-0 lead. The 25-year-old Moniak is off to quite a start since he was called up on Friday, going 5-for-11 with two home runs and two stolen bases in three games. It remains to be seen if Moniak will play enough in Anaheim to carve out a role for fantasy purposes, though he's certainly made a case so far. He slashed .170/.207/.302 with three homers and a steal in 37 games between the Angels and Phillies last season.

Moniak is starting in right field and batting leadoff for the Angels on Tuesday versus the Orioles.

He's filling in in right field for Hunter Renfroe, who is getting a day off. Taylor Ward is sliding down to the cleanup spot in this one while Moniak hits leadoff.

Moniak went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional runs scored and two steals in Saturday's loss against Cleveland.

Moniak opened up the game with fireworks, launching a solo home run in the first to get the Angels on the board. His offensive contribution didn't stop there, as Moniak stole a base in the third and seventh inning and was eventually brought around both times. The 25-year-old was called up Friday from Triple-A Salt Lake after hitting .308 with eight long balls in 130 at-bats and was able to make an immediate impact with the Angels. Though it's unclear where he will fit in the Angels' star-studded outfield, Moniak could force the team to keep him in the lineup if he continues to mash.

The Angels recalled Moniak from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

He'll replace Jake Lamb, who got optioned out to Triple-A following Wednesday's series finale against the Astros. Moniak was sporting a terrific .308/.355/.585 batting line with eight home runs and two stolen bases through 33 games this season at the Triple-A level, but he might have a tough time finding regular starts in the Angels' outfield.

Moniak is slashing .310/.352/.593 with eight home runs, three triples, 23 RBI, 22 runs and two stolen bases 28 games with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Moniak's pedigree as a former first-overall draft pick has long provided hope that he'd eventually be able to put the pieces together as a pro, and he appears to be doing that this season. The 24-year-old foreshadowed his strong start to the minor-league campaign with a fruitful spring training during which he posted a 1.185 OPS and swatted three long balls over 18 games, but it wasn't enough to win him a spot on the Angels' Opening Day roster. Moniak could receive a call-up to the big club this season if he continues his strong play in the minors, though even in that scenario it would likely take an injury for him to receive consistent playing time.

The Angels optioned Moniak to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Moniak has had a tremendous spring, logging a 1.185 OPS alongside 11 RBI and two steals in 46 plate appearances. The Angels starting outfield of Taylor Ward, Mike Trout and Hunter Renfroe is already set, but if Moniak is able to carry his spring production into the Triple-A season, he could be seeing major-league at-bats again fairly soon as a fourth outfielder.

Moniak made some adjustments to his swing in the offseason, and he is now pushing for an Opening Day roster spot, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak spent time at 1RM Performance in San Diego during the offseason and also worked with Angels assisting hitting coach Phil Plantier in an effort to refine his swing. The results this spring have been promising, as he's slashing .400/.438/.667 with a home run, three doubles, a triple, five runs, five RBI and two stolen bases over 32 plate appearances. Most importantly, he's struck out only four times after fanning at a massive 39.3 percent rate over 112 plate appearances last season. The Angels' starting outfield is set with Taylor Ward in left, Mike Trout in center and Hunter Renfroe in right, and both Jo Adell and Brett Phillips are in competition with Moniak for the fourth-outfielder spot. Among the three, Moniak has looked the most impressive this spring, especially in terms of contact -- Adell has 16 strikeouts in 35 at-bats while Phillips has been punched out 15 times in 29 plate appearances. Manager Phil Nevin made it clear that the team's priority is fielding the best team, saying of the position

Moniak (hand) will bat sixth and play right field in Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Mariners, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Moniak missed nearly half of last season with a pair of fractures, one in his right wrist and another in his left middle finger. He ended the year on the injured list after getting hit on the hand again, but that issue doesn't appeared to have carried over into the start of this season. Still just 24 years old, the 2016 first-overall pick will compete for a bench outfield spot in camp. His career .157/.218/.268 line in 66 MLB games doesn't give much reason for optimism.

Moniak (hand) was placed on the injured list Thursday, ending his season, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Moniak was hit in the hand by a pitch Wednesday against Oakland, and while his initial X-rays were negative, the Angels nonetheless decided he was best served heading to the injured list. It's unclear whether or not that implies that further tests found a fracture. The young outfielder missed most of the first two months of the season with a broken hand and later missed a month with a fractured finger. He hit just .170/.207/.302 in 37 games when healthy.

Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said initial X-rays on Moniak's hand returned negative after the outfielder fouled a ball off himself in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Athletics, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. He struck out in all three of his plate appearances before exiting the contest.

Though the initial tests on Moniak's hand were encouraging, Nevin noted that he was uncertain if the 24-year-old would play again this season. At the very least, Moniak looks like a safe bet to miss Thursday's series finale, which will likely pave the way for Jo Adell to make a start alongside Taylor Ward and Mike Trout in the outfield.

Moniak left Wednesday's game early after getting hit in the hand by a pitch in the sixth inning, Trent Rush of Angels Radio AM 830 reports.

Moniak has already missed a large portion of this season with a broken finger, and it seems possible that he re-injured the same finger. It's still unknown how severe the injury is, but Moniak was clearly in a lot of pain when he walked off the field which isn't a good sign.

Moniak is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Moniak has a .553 OPS in 13 games since he returned from the injured list Sept. 9 and will head to the bench Tuesday after he started the past three contests. Jo Adell will take over in left field and bat eighth.

Moniak isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Moniak is on the bench for the fourth time in the last seven games since left-hander Martin Perez is starting for Texas on Thursday. Jo Adell will start in left field and bat sixth.

Moniak isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.

The lefty-hitting Moniak will retreat to the bench as southpaw Cole Ragans is set to begin the game for Texas. Instead, righty Jo Adell will start in left field for the Angels, batting seventh.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The lefty-hitting Moniak will exit the starting nine with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the bump for Seattle. Platoon mate Jo Adell will replace Moniak in left field.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Moniak started the past two games and will head to the bench after he went 2-for-8 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs. Jo Adell will start in left field and bat sixth.

Moniak went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Guardians.

Moniak accounted for the majority of the Angels' offense on the day, ripping a two-run homer in the third inning while also coming around to score after recording a two-out double two frames later. Moniak has all three of his long balls on the season in his last nine starts, and he's hitting .265 with six RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Despite the strong stretch, he's had an underwhelming season in the majors by maintaining only a .183/.221/.354 line across 87 plate appearances.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

While the Angels faced right-handed starting pitchers in the past three contests against Houston, Moniak was included in the lineup each time and went 3-for-12 with a pair of extra-base hits and a stolen base. He'll take a seat Monday against Guardians lefty Konnor Pilkington, but the lefty-hitting Moniak could end up settling into the large side of a platoon in the outfield with the righty-hitting Jo Adell.

Moniak went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros.

Moniak got the start in left field for the second straight game since he was activated from the injured list. He was able to pick up a steal in the in the second inning after a single. The outfielder has just one multi-hit effort this year in 25 games between the Angels and the Phillies. He's slashing .164/.211/.269 with two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored and a steal through 72 plate appearances. It appears Moniak is poised to challenge Jo Adell for a platoon role in left field, which would see the former earn most of his playing time versus right-handed pitchers.

Moniak (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Moniak will ultimately return to the Angels ahead of their three-game series with the Astros on Friday instead of rehabbing through the weekend, as was previously reported. The outfielder will provide Los Angeles an additional depth option down the stretch. Moniak has produced a .167 average with two homers, five RBI and eight runs scored over 60 at-bats in 23 games this year with the Phillies and Angels.

Moniak (finger) will likely continue his rehab stint with Triple-A Salt Lake through this weekend, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Moniak has been out of action for over a month, so the team isn't rushing his return. He participated in his first rehab game with Salt Lake on Wednesday, swatting a solo home run in five at-bats. Moniak could see ample playing time upon his return with the Angels likely to be evaluating their roster for next season.

Moniak (finger) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He has been taking swings in indoor batting cages and with his rehab assignment beginning this week, Moniak could be able to return as early as this weekend. Moniak hit .286/.333/.714 with two home runs in five games between getting traded to the Angels and getting injured Aug. 6.

Moniak (finger) took swings in indoor batting cages Friday, per MLB.com.

Moniak has been working his way back from a fracture to the tip of his left middle finger suffered while attempting to bunt against Seattle on Aug. 6. He began hitting off a tee early in the week and has now progressed to taking swings in the cage. The Angels remain optimistic that Moniak will have time to return before the end of the regular season.

Moniak (finger) hit baseballs off a tee Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak continues to progress from a fractured left middle finger, as he gained clearance to take dry swings over the weekend and has since been given the green light to take part in tee work. Per Bollinger, Moniak is expected to be activated from the 10-day IL before the conclusion of the regular season.

Moniak (finger) has progressed to taking dry swings, the Associated Press reports.

Moniak is recovering from a fracture to the tip of his left middle finger and indicated earlier in the week that he was still feeling some discomfort, per MLB.com. The fact that he is now swinging a bat suggests that the finger has improved over the past few days. Moniak has said that he expects to play again before the end of the season.

Moniak (finger) had the stitches removed from his left middle finger Friday and could start swinging a bat next week, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak fractured the tip of his left middle finger during an attempted bunt Aug. 6, but he hasn't been ruled out for the season. If he's able to take swings next week, it stands to reason that Moniak could be back with the club in September.

Moniak (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Monica suffered a fractured left middle finger during Sunday's action, though the team has yet to rule out a return in 2022. A timeline for his return has yet to be determined.

Moniak was diagnosed with a fractured left middle finger after suffering the injury on a bunt single in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The injury is yet another tough break for Moniak, who had his bid for a role as the Phillies' Opening Day center fielder foiled when he suffered a hairline fracture in his right wrist late in spring training. He's now dealing with a fracture to a finger on his non-throwing hand, but Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad told Sam Blum of The Athletic on Sunday that Moniak's broken digit is expected to heal quickly and possibly give the 24-year-old a chance to play again in 2022. Moniak, who had gone 4-for-14 with two home runs and three RBI in five games with the Halos since being acquired Tuesday from the Phillies, is nonetheless expected to miss the majority of what's left of this season. The Angels are expected to formally move Moniak to the injured list later Sunday or Monday, clearing the way for Magneuris Sierra to temporarily step in as the team's main center fielder while Mike Trout (rib) also remains sidelined.

Moniak was sent for X-rays after injuring his left middle finger in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Moniak hit his second home run with the Angels on Saturday night, but it could be a while before he hits another, as manager Phil Nevin "was not at all optimistic" about the test results. Should Moniak wind up missing time, Magneuris Sierra would likely be the Angels' primary option in center field.

Moniak is not in Friday's lineup against the Mariners.

While it sounds like the Angels told Moniak he'd be able to play the rest of this season without looking over his shoulder, that may have been regarding when a righty is on the mound for the opposition. Righty-hitting Magneuris Sierra is starting in center field with lefty Robbie Ray on the hill for Seattle.

Moniak will start in center field and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Moniak will make his second straight start in center field and looks as though he'll get a trial as the Angels' everyday option at the position after he was acquired Tuesday in the deal that sent Brandon Marsh to Philadelphia. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 first-year player draft went hitless in two at-bats in his Angels debut Wednesday.

Moniak and Jadiel Sanchez were traded from the Phillies to the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for Noah Syndergaard, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.

Moniak will end his Phillies career having come nowhere close to living up to the expectations that came with being the 2016 first-overall pick. Six years later, he's only received 105 total major-league plate appearances, and his awful .129/.214/.172 slash line suggests he was lucky to even get that many. It's possible a change of scenery will do him some good, and he's joined a roster which should have playing time available down the stretch, but he'll need to take a huge step forward to be a viable major-league regular.

The Phillies recalled Moniak from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

He'll join the active roster as a replacement in the outfield for Odubel Herrera, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. The Phillies also acquired outfielder Brandon Marsh from the Angels earlier in the day, and the club will need to clear room for him on the roster if he's available for Wednesday's series finale in Atlanta. If that's the case, Moniak could be sent back to Triple-A to facilitate the transaction.

Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Moniak lost out on consistent at-bats over the last few weeks and will head to the minors after Johan Camargo (knee) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. Moniak hit .130 with a double, four runs and two RBI over 18 games during his time in the majors.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Moniak will take a seat for the third time in four games, with two of his absences from the lineup coming against right-handed starting pitchers. Though the Phillies have yet to settle on an everyday outfielder alongside Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos to replace Bryce Harper (thumb), Moniak looks to be behind both Odubel Herrera and Matt Vierling in the pecking order. In 40 plate appearances in the big leagues this season, Moniak has slashed .139/.205/.167 while striking out 14 times (35 percent).

Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

The 24-year-old will take the roster spot of Bryce Harper, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb. Moniak has a .410 OPS in nine games this season but could see some more playing time with Harper sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Moniak looked good in spring training and was given another crack at the big leagues in late May after the fractured hand he suffered shortly before Opening Day healed, but his latest stint on the active roster was as brief and as unimpressive as his previous cameos. He was sent down after playing just nine games, but his .160/.250/.161 slash line and 37.9 percent strikeout rate weren't close to acceptable. He now owns a .139/.244/.181 career line in 38 major-league games. Yairo Munoz's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

Moniak is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona.

Moniak and Odubel Herrera have alternated starts in center field over the past five games, and that trend will continue Friday after Moniak went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored during Thursday's win at Milwaukee.

Moniak isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a run in Tuesday's series opener against Milwaukee but will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Odubel Herrera is starting in center field and batting eighth.

Moniak is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels.

Moniak will head to the bench with lefty Patrick Sandoval on the hill for the Angels. Odubel Herrera is starting in center field.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Moniak will take a seat after he went 0-for-6 with five strikeouts while starting in center field in the first two games of the series following his return from the 10-day injured list due to the fractured hand that has sidelined him all season. Manager Joe Girardi appears prepared to give the lefty-hitting Moniak a fair shake as their everyday center fielder, but after the 24-year-old endured a rough first two games, the Phillies might not have envisioned things getting any better for Moniak on Wednesday with a tough southpaw (Carlos Rodon) on the mound for San Francisco. Odubel Herrera replaces Moniak in center field.

Moniak (hand) was activated off the injured list Monday and will bat seventh and play center field against the Giants.

Moniak missed out on the Opening Day roster after suffering a hairline fracture in his right wrist right before the start of the season, but he's ready to go after hitting .394/.421/.667 across eight rehab games. The 24-year-old has struggled to a .432 OPS and a 40.0 percent strikeout rate in a tiny sample of 55 career MLB plate appearances, but he could have the chance to claim the starting center field job ahead of Odubel Herrera.

Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Sunday that Moniak (hand) will shift his rehab assignment to Double-A Reading to begin the upcoming week, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

He'll get a stiffer test after going 4-for-10 with two extra-base hits while making starts out of each outfield spot during his three-game rehab assignment at Single-A Clearwater. Moniak, who has been on the 10-day injured list all season after fracturing his right hand on the final day of spring training, could get a look as the Phillies' everyday center fielder once he completes his rehab assignment, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia . Entering Sunday, Philadelphia center fielders ranked 29th in the majors in on-base average, with Odubel Herrera (.278 OBA), Roman Quinn (.172) and Matt Vierling (.259) all having struggled to move the needle at the plate.

Moniak (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Clearwater on Thursday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Moniak was poised to win a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster before he suffered a hairline fracture of his right hand when he was struck by a pitch in the club's final exhibition game of the spring. Six weeks later, Moniak's hand appears to have fully healed, but he'll still likely require at least a handful of rehab games to get his timing back at the plate. Once he's activated, the Phillies may not have a spot available for Moniak on the active roster, as he's somewhat redundant as a lefty-hitting bat off the bench in a Philadelphia outfield that already includes two lefty-hitting starters in Kyle Schwarber and Odubel Herrera.

Moniak (hand) is on track to begin live batting practice Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Moniak broke his hand the day before the regular season began, just one day after he was announced as a member of the team's Opening Day roster. The Phillies' previous confidence in him could mean that he has a roster spot waiting for him once healthy, though Odubel Herrera has long since returned from the oblique injury which sent him to the injured list to start the year, so there's no guarantee Moniak immediately returns to the big leagues.

Moniak hit the 10-day injured list with a broken right hand Friday.

Moniak looked to be potentially turning the corner after several frustrating seasons, as he'd earned an Opening Day roster spot after posting a 1.351 OPS with six homers in 15 spring games, but he was hit by a pitch in the final exhibition game of the spring and will now miss six weeks. Previous reports indicated the fracture was in his wrist, though the Phillies are calling it a broken hand. Simon Muzziotti was called up to take his place on the roster and will back up Matt Vierling in center field.

Moniak has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right wrist and will miss approximately six weeks to begin the regular season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Moniak was initially diagnosed with a bruised hand after being hit by a pitch during his final at-bat of spring training, but he's dealing with a more significant injury that will force him to miss at least a month and a half. Since Odubel Herrera (oblique) will begin the year on the injured list, Matt Vierling should serve as the Phillies' primary center fielder early in the season.

Moniak suffered a bruised right hand in Wednesday's spring game against the Rays, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Moniak was hit on the right hand when he struck out in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday, and he didn't return to the game. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, but it's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability to begin the regular season. If Moniak is forced to miss time, Matt Vierling would likely serve as the primary center fielder.

Moniak will begin the season on the Phillies' Opening Day roster, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The 2016 first-overall pick has fallen short of expectations for the last several years in the minors and has looked overmatched in his small sample of 55 MLB plate appearances, hitting .128/.241/.191 with a 40.0 percent strikeout rate. He's made changes at the plate under the tutelage of new hitting coach Kevin Long, however, allowing him to crush the ball to the tune of a 1.285 OPS and five homers in 14 games this spring. He'll be in a timeshare with Matt Vierling in center field until Odubel Herrera returns from his strained oblique and could have the chance to carve out a larger role than expected if he can carry his spring success into the regular season.

Moniak has a clear path to an Opening Day roster spot after Adam Haseley was traded to the White Sox on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Odubel Herrera will miss at least the first few weeks of the season with an oblique strain, so the Phillies need another player capable of handling center field alongside Matt Vierling.. While Vierling is a righty and Moniak is a lefty, the Phillies may give Vierling a true starting role rather than use a platoon. Moniak has shown very little in 55 MLB plate appearances, hitting .128/.241/.191 with a 40.0 percent strikeout rate, and he wasn't convincing for Triple-A Lehigh Valley last season, either, hitting .238/.299/.447. Still, he's just 23 years old and was the first overall pick back in 2016, so a roster spot would at least give him the opportunity to take a step forward and become a productive big leaguer.

Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Moniak was promoted from Lehigh Valley last weekend and appeared in six games during his week-plus in the majors, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 23-year-old could rejoin the Phillies within the last two weeks of the season should the team require additional outfield depth.

Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

He is hitting .244/.305/.435 with 12 home runs and five steals in 92 games at Triple-A. Travis Jankowski (foot contusion) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

The Phillies optioned Moniak to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

This marks Moniak's third time being optioned since July 21, as he's been one of the replacements for Phillies players on the COVID-19 injured list. He had three pinch hit at-bats in this latest big-league stint and went hitless with a strikeout. Given his frequent movement, Moniak may find himself back with Philadelphia at some point before the season ends.

Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Moniak will join the big-league roster for the third time this season after Rhys Hoskins was placed on the 10-day injured list with a groin strain. He struggled during his previous stints with the Phillies, recording just three hits across 26 at-bats. The 23-year-old figures to serve as a reserve outfielder going forward.

Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Moniak has spent two separate stints on the big-league roster in the last week, with neither lasting more than two days. He'll return to the minors for now, where the Phillies will hope he can continue the form he showed in his last 15 Triple-A games, a stretch in which he hit .390 with four homers and 13 total extra-base hits.

The Phillies recalled Moniak from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Moniak will return to Philadelphia after the big club placed outfielder Travis Jankowski on the COVID-19-related injured list in a corresponding move. Jankowski had been filling a large-side platoon role in center field of late, but Odubel Herrera is a more likely candidate than Moniak to step into the Phillies' everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching while Jankowski is away from the team.

Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Moniak was called up Tuesday, but he didn't appear in the Phillies' game against the Yankees. He'll now head back to the minors after right-hander Spencer Howard was recalled to provide length out of the bullpen.

Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Moniak will rejoin the big-league club for the first time since early May. The 23-year-old is unlikely to see much action given the Phillies have plenty of outfield depth currently on the roster.

Moniak was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Moniak was called up by Philadelphia on Wednesday but failed to record an at-bat during his most recent stint on the major-league roster. He'll return to the minors since Jean Segura (quadriceps) will be reinstated from the injured list Friday.

Moniak was recalled by the Phillies on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Moniak will be added to the major-league roster as part of a shuffle after Roman Quinn (finger) and Matt Joyce (calf) were placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Moniak hit .120 with a home run and three RBI across nine major-league games earlier this season.

The Phillies optioned Moniak to their alternate training site Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old outfielder was up with the big club for just one day while the Phillies stashed Roman Quinn on the COVID-19 injured list for a brief spell. Moniak will likely head to the Phillies' affiliate in Lehigh Valley when the Triple-A season begins Tuesday.

Moniak was recalled from the Phillies' alternate training site Saturday.

The Phillies want Moniak to be getting regular at-bats this season and intended for him to open the year with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but they've already had to call him up twice. This time, he'll be replacing Roman Quinn, who landed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Moniak went just 3-for-25 at the plate during his previous stint with the team and looks to be behind Odubel Herrera this time around.

Moniak was optioned off the Phillies' active roster Monday.

The Phillies had little reason not to give Moniak a brief audition in center field given the poor performances by the team's other options and the fact that the minor-league season hasn't started yet. He did very little with his opportunity, hitting .120/.214/.240 in nine games while striking out in 42.9 percent of his plate appearances. With the minor leagues starting soon, he'll get the chance to play every day at the Triple-A level, with Odubel Herrera getting the call to try to hold down the starting job in center.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a strikeout during Wednesday's 6-5 win over San Francisco.

The 22-year-old received the start in center field Wednesday, and he went deep for the first time in his career with a three-run shot off Anthony DeSclafani during the second inning. Moniak is 2-for-18 with 18 strikeouts this season and has started five of the past six games in center field with Adam Haseley (personal) on the restricted list for an undetermined period.

Moniak will start in center field and bat seventh Tuesday against the Giants.

Making his third start in as many days against a right-handed pitcher, Moniak has seemingly supplanted Roman Quinn as the Phillies' top option in center field while Adam Haseley (personal) is on the restricted list. Considering that Moniak has gone hitless with eight strikeouts over his first 12 at-bats this season, he may need a strong showing at the plate Tuesday to ensure he sticks atop the depth chart. Quinn (.284 OPS) hasn't done much with his opportunities this season either, so it may not be long before the Phillies call up Odubel Herrera from the alternate site and give him a spin in center field.

Moniak will bat eighth and play center field Friday against the Cardinals.

With Adam Haseley sidelined indefinitely for personal reasons, Moniak could be set for a run of games in center. Roman Quinn should still see his fair share of action, but a player with a career .650 OPS over parts of five seasons shouldn't be too much of an obstacle for the 2016 first-overall pick. Plenty of shine has fallen off Moniak since his draft day following some mediocre minor-league performances, but he showed signs of life at the Double-A level in 2019, posting a 115 wRC+ while homering 11 times and stealing 15 bases. Expectations should remain modest for the 22-year-old for now, especially compared to what one might expect from most top draft picks, but it's certainly possible he's at least a deep-league contributor if he sees regular starts in center field.

Moniak was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Moniak was sent to minor-league camp in late March, but he'll rejoin the major-league club after Adam Haseley (personal) was placed on the restricted list. Moniak should serve in a depth role in the outfield with Haseley away from the team indefinitely. Moniak appeared in eight major-league games last year and hit .214 with three runs and six strikeouts in 14 at-bats. Roman Quinn should take over in center field while Haseley is sidelined.

Moniak was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Moniak hit the ball well this spring, going 6-for-22 at the plate with five extra-base hits, but it won't be enough to earn him an Opening Day roster spot. Adam Haseley's return from a groin injury pushes Moniak further down the depth chart, though none of the names ahead of him (Haseley, Scott Kingery, Roman Quinn and potentially Odubel Herrera) are anything close to stars, so there's a chance he's back up to claim the job at some point this season.

Moniak has done everything he can to stake his claim for the Phillies' starting center field job so far this spring, going 5-for-10 at the plate with four extra-base hits and two homers, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

The competition for the job thinned out somewhat last week after Adam Haseley was diagnosed with a groin strain that's expected to sideline him for Opening Day. Moniak has a shaky track record at best, though that's true of fellow contestants Roman Quinn, Scott Kingery and Odubel Herrera as well. The Phillies don't want to harm Moniak's development by stashing him on the bench, but with the Triple-A season delayed until May they could decide that the best place for him to develop is on the big-league roster. If he remains hot throughout spring, it's possible he earns the chance to prove himself in April and gets sent down for his first taste of Triple-A action at the end of the month if he doesn't prove to be ready. Moniak's minor-league numbers don't indicate he'll be a great fantasy option if he does win a job, but he was the first-overall pick back in 2016 and is still just 22 years old, so it's far too early to write him off entirely.

Moniak went 2-for-2 with two solo home runs Thursday against the Yankees.

Moniak impressed with the bat Thursday smacking solo home runs in both the sixth and seventh inning. That prompted manager Joe Girardi to suggest that Moniak remains in the mix for the starting center field job, according to Bob Brookover of The Philadelphia Inquirer. In order to secure regular playing, Moniak will have to overcome a largely underwhelming professional track record to this point, as he's hit .256/.302/.390 across four seasons in the minors.

Moniak was optioned to the alternate training site Friday.

Moniak has served as outfield depth for the Phillies over the past week-plus but will return to the alternate training site ahead of the final series of the regular season. The 22-year-old is 3-for-14 with four walks and six strikeouts in his first 18 major-league plate appearances.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored Monday against the Nationals.

Moniak reached base in the fifth inning on a walk, and he would later score Philadelphia's only run on a balk. The 22-year-old is now 2-for-12 with four walks and three runs scored through the first six major-league games of his career. He should continue to serve as outfield depth for the Phillies as the regular season winds down.

Moniak was recalled by the Phillies on Monday.

Moniak appeared in the first five games of his big-league career last week and didn't do much at the plate, going 1-for-9 with three walks. He was optioned Sunday but returns one day later with Heath Hembree landing on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Moniak will likely spend most of his time on the bench while he remains with the team.

The Phillies optioned Moniak to their alternate training site Sunday.

Moniak appeared in five games during his first big-league callup period, going 1-for-9 with three walks and two runs scored. In a corresponding move, the Phillies called up right-handed pitcher Adonis Medina, who will start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays in his MLB debut.

Moniak had his contract selected by the Phillies on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

The 2016 No. 1 overall pick will make his way to the majors for the first time with Philadelphia in need of outfield depth after Kyle Garlick (oblique) landed on the injured list. Moniak is expected to fill a reserve role during his time with the team. He had a .252/.303/.439 slash line in 119 games at Double-A last season.

Moniak is expected to be called up from the Phillies' alternate training site prior to Wednesday's game against the Mets, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The 2016 No. 1 overall pick hasn't quite lived up to his draft pedigree since entering the professional ranks, but his .252/.303/.439 slash line over 119 games in the Eastern League last season at least amounted to a step forward at the plate for the 22-year-old. Even so, Moniak probably isn't big-league ready at this point, but the Phillies are in need of reinforcement in the outfield after Kyle Garlick (oblique) went down with an injury in Tuesday's win over the Mets. If Moniak does in fact receive a promotion, look for him to serve as a fourth or fifth outfielder for the club in the short term.

The Phillies added Moniak (knee) to their 60-man roster pool Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Moniak's addition to the pool is an indication that he's moved past the knee injury that he suffered in late July. The 22-year-old had been conducting his rehab at the Phillies' spring training site in Clearwater, Fla. since suffering the injury, but he'll now be allowed to return to the organization's alternate training site in Lehigh Valley. Barring a number of personnel losses to the Philadelphia outfield, Moniak isn't expected to receive a big-league callup in 2020.

Moniak has been sidelined at the Phillies' alternate training site since late July with a knee injury, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 first-year player draft isn't a serious candidate to join the Phillies' 28-man active roster this season, but the knee injury will nonetheless rob him of some important developmental time in simulated games at Lehigh Valley. Moniak has since moved to the Phillies' spring training facility in Clearwater to receive treatment for the injury, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to return to Lehigh Valley for workouts. Moniak spent the 2019 campaign with Double-A Reading, slashing .252/.303/.439 with 11 home runs and 15 stolen bases across 503 plate appearances.