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Fox News
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Angels slugger Yoan Moncada misses game to take US citizenship test
The Los Angeles Angels were without one of their better sluggers on Tuesday night, but he had a pretty good reason for the excused absence. Yoan Moncada was on MLB's restricted list on Tuesday, as he was taking his U.S. Citizenship test. The 30-year-old Moncada is from Cuba and signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent for a signing bonus of over $31 million. Moncada, aged 19 at the time, promptly became one of the top prospects in all baseball as a switch-hitter. He made his MLB debut roughly a year and a half after signing, at the age of 21. The Sox made a stunning move, though, after the 2016 seaso when they traded Moncada, Michael Kopech, and two others to the Chicago White Sox for Chris Sale, who just wrapped up his season and was a perennial Cy Young Award candidate. Moncada has never quite lived up to the hype, even striking out an MLB-high 217 times in 2018. He did hit .315 with a .915 OPS in 2019, and his 5.1 WAR that season was also a career-best. He posted a 4.1 two years later. Moncada spent eight seasons with the White Sox, posting up-and-down numbers throughout his tenure, much like the organization while he was there. In 2021, they won the AL Central, but three years later, they set the modern-era record for the most losses in a season (Moncada played in just 12 games last season). The infielder has maintained his Cuban citizenship, and he played for Team Cuba in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, slashing .435/.519/.739. In his career, Moncada is a .252 hitter with a .756 OPS. This season, he's hitting .221 with a .436 slugging percentage. It's not yet known whether Moncada will be available for the Angels' 4:00 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, but at the very least, he'll head to Detroit this weekend for a three-game set with the Tigers.
Reuters
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Angels' Yoan Moncada out, taking U.S. citizenship test
August 6 - Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada missed Wednesday night's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays because he's taking his United States citizenship test in Miami. The Angels placed Moncada on the restricted list on Wednesday. The club is hopeful he will return on Thursday. Moncada, 30, was born in Cuba. He left the country legally in 2014 and spent time in Guatemala before becoming eligible to join a major league team. He eventually signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in 2015. Moncada is in his first season with the Angels. He is batting .221 with eight homers and 24 RBIs. In parts of 10 big league campaigns, Moncada is batting .252 with 101 homers and 363 RBIs in 795 games with the Red Sox (2016), Chicago White Sox (2017-24) and Angels. This is the second time in three seasons the Angels had a player go on the restricted list while working to become an American citizen. Eduardo Escobar earned his citizenship in late June of the 2023 season. Escobar was born in Venezuela. Los Angeles recalled outfielder Niko Kavadas from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old went 0-for-1 for the Angels earlier this season and was batting .228 with 21 homers and 66 RBIs in 102 games at Triple-A Salt Lake. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Should the Yankees go after this switch-hitting infielder at the deadline?
Yoan Moncada could be a popular name traded at this year's trade deadline, and Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reports that the Yankees are among teams interested. The switch-hitting third baseman has mashed with the Angels, posting a 122 wRC+ with seven home runs in 36 games, but his defense at third base has been brutal. With -8 DRS and -6 OAA, the Yankees would have to stomach some deplorable defensive play with the bat, but as a rental Brian Cashman could acquire him for cheap. A low-cost risk, it would improve the team's situation at third base, but should New York be interested in landing someone with some real flaws? Is Yoan Moncada A Viable Upgrade for the Yankees? Yoan Moncada has a swing that's perfect for Yankee Stadium thanks to his pull-side power when hitting left-handed, holding a 28% Pull AIR rate on the season. The Yankees have the infamous short porch in right field, and Moncada immediately serves as a six or seven hitter in an offense against right-handed pitching. Signed to a cheap $5 million deal, New York would be on the hook for less than $2.5 million towards the Luxury Tax by acquiring him, with zero money committed beyond the 2025 season. Still, there are flaws that the Yankees would have to seriously consider when acquiring a hitter such as Moncada. READ MORE: This season Yoan Moncada is hitting .105 with a 10 wRC+ vs LHP, an issue considering the Yankees would like to add a hitter who can perform as a right-handed bat as well. Moncada has had some success against southpaws before, but the recent power outage in those matchups would be a massive red flag. Furthermore, the Cuban-born infielder has massive injury concerns and has constantly been on the injured list, including an extended stay there this past season. The defense is a very real problem has well; he has been unplayable at the hot corner after having solid defensive production at third base throughout his career. If other options don't end up with New York, perhaps this is a player who can at least be an upgrade over Oswald Peraza, but the Yankees should have options ahead of him on the depth chart. Related Headlines Yankees' blockbuster deadline deals could include front-line starter and elite power bat The Yankees are keeping their eyes on All-Star closer at the deadline Mets are reportedly 'frontrunners' in race for Pirates star pitcher Knicks 88, Pacers 91: Good news and bad news as comeback effort falls short
Reuters
02-06-2025
- General
- Reuters
Angels place 3B Yoan Moncada, RHP Robert Stephenson on IL
June 2 - The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson on the injured list Monday in advance of a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox. Moncada went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The 30-year-old switch-hitter built a .237/.336/.505 slash line over 30 games with six home runs and 19 RBIs. Stephenson, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday after recovering from Tommy John surgery, joined the 15-day IL (retroactive to Saturday) due to right biceps inflammation. The 32-year-old threw a perfect inning Wednesday in his 2025 season debut, but he was lifted from Friday's relief stint against the Cleveland Guardians after three pitches. In corresponding moves, the Angels elevated outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake and left-hander Sam Aldegheri from Double-A Rocket City. Lugo, 24, made his big-league debut on May 9 and produced a .231 average with three homers and six RBIs during a 15-game stint that ended last week when Mike Trout was activated from the IL. Aldegheri, 23, returns to the majors for the first time since late last season, when he defeated the Texas Rangers on Sept. 6 to become the first Italian-born pitcher to win an MLB game since 1949. Aldegheri fashioned a 1-2 record with a 4.85 ERA in his three starts over 13 innings. This season at Rocket City, Aldegheri has made nine starts and produced a 2-2 record with a 4.34 ERA. He owns 48 strikeouts and 27 walks in 47 2/3 innings. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Early Trade Targets For Brewers To Boost Anemic Offense
The Milwaukee Brewers very clearly need some offensive upgrades in 2025 after not making any over the course of the offseason. Willy Adames departed for San Francisco, and he took with him his 31 home runs and 112 RBIs. To replace that production in the order, the Brewers Durbin, an infield prospect who had yet to make his MLB debut at the time and is hitting just .187 since being promoted to the majors a few weeks ago. Advertisement After being shut out four times already in the month of May, the Brewers are going to be searching for offense sooner rather than later. So who are some additions they could trade for this season? © David Richard-Imagn Images 1. Angels 3B Yoan Moncada Yoan Moncada was a veteran free agent that was available on the market late into the winter that the Brewers opted not to sign when they chose to roll with their group of young infielders to answer the hot corner question. Moncada instead signed a one year, $5MM deal with the Angels to get everyday opportunities and rebuild his value. The Angels signed Moncada likely with designs on flipping him during the season for prospects as they continue their rebuild process. That plan is working out perfectly so far. Advertisement Moncada is having a strong bounce-back season, slugging a pair of home runs with an .873 OPS and is on pace to have his best season since 2019. When healthy, Moncada has the ability to provide a major spark offensively. Health has been the question for him in recent years, and he's already missed some time on the IL this year. But he's healthy now and he could be an inexpensive target for the Brewers to boost the left side of their infield without blocking any of the young players Milwaukee is excited about long-term. 2. Nationals 2B/3B Amed Rosario Amed Rosario is another veteran that signed a one year, free agent contract this offseason that the Brewers passed on. Rosario signed a $2MM deal with the Nationals this winter that he's providing tremendous value for. Advertisement Rosario's hitting .293 with a .752 OPS and that kind of production is something the Brewers could sorely use in their infield. He can play all over the infield with Milwaukee likely needing the most help at third base, but his ability to play shortstop is also useful given the struggles of Joey Ortiz to start the season. Like Moncada, Rosario is likely a flip candidate at the Trade Deadline this year as the Nationals aren't going to be serious contenders in a loaded NL East. The Brewers can jump in and even though it may take some convincing to get Rosario from the Nationals this early in the season, it won't cost them anywhere near as much as when they jumped for Quinn Priester, so even an "overpay" still wouldn't be a high price here. 3. Rockies 3B Ryan McMahon The Rockies are a dumpster fire and the only title they'll be in contention for anytime soon is being the worst team in baseball history. They're already 20 games back in the NL West and still have just single digit wins. Ryan McMahon is a good talent wasted on a bad team. If they had any sense as an organization, they'd trade McMahon to help rebuild. Advertisement McMahon has two and a half years left on his contract. He's getting paid $12MM this year and will get $16MM in each of the next two seasons. It's some longer-term control for the Brewers to acquire, so the price will be a little higher, but McMahon should certainly be available. His numbers this year haven't been great, hitting just .214, but still with a .739 OPS. Of course, when the entire team is losing so much, that can contribute to dragging down your stats and McMahon could very well benefit from a change of scenery to a more winning culture, something the Rockies clearly lack. The Rockies are clearly going to be sellers this summer, they might as well make some sales earlier and perhaps the Brewers could convince them. 4. Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette This would be a dream target for the Brewers to get to spark their offense, but they'll have to wait a little bit longer for it to potentially become a reality. The Blue Jays are going for it in Bichette's last year and they've signed Vlad Guerrero Jr to an extension. The front office there needs to see success on the field and they won't trade Bichette unless they're out of the hunt. Advertisement Presently, the Blue Jays sit in the middle of the pack in the AL East. They're in a similar position as the Brewers where they're not finding the success they want and are hanging around .500. For this to happen, the Blue Jays would need to fall out of the race entirely and admit defeat on the season while the Brewers would have to keep punching up and be in a strong position when the deadline comes around. It'd be a two month rental of Bichette, but he'd likely be the best bat available that would fit the Brewers needs and since he's not a long-term solution, the prospect price would be more tolerable and Milwaukee wouldn't be blocking any of their upcoming infield prospects. Related: 2025 Milwaukee Brewers Top 50 Prospects Ready to join the community? Follow Athlon Sports on YouTube, Facebook, and X to join in on the conversation. You can also follow Site Publisher David Gasper at @dgasper24 on X.
