The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list due to right ankle tendinitis. Rookie Sterlin Thompson has been called up from Triple-A to fill his roster spot. This marks Moniak’s second IL stint this season, following a prior injury to his finger. Moniak has struggled, hitting just 2-for-20 over the last week, coinciding with his ankle injury, although he currently boasts an impressive .280/.335/.607 slash line with 12 home runs. With his strong performance prior to the injury, Moniak remains a potential midseason trade asset if he can recover quickly.

By the Numbers
  • Moniak has a .280 batting average with 12 home runs in 164 plate appearances this season.
  • He is making $4 million and is under arbitration control through 2027.
State of Play
  • Moniak will miss time after struggling since colliding with a wall during a game against the Pirates.
  • Thompson joins a short-handed outfield with Moniak and Brenton Doyle both on the injured list.
What's Next

If Moniak can recover from his ankle tendinitis, he could emerge as a valuable trade target for contenders looking for a corner outfield or designated hitter option as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

The Rockies face challenges with their outfield depth but may still benefit from Moniak's return as a potential trade asset if he manages to regain his performance level post-injury.