US EditionYoán Moncada Returns to Angels’ Lineup After More than a Month
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 9 – Yoán Moncada returns after five weeks sidelined by knee inflammation, expected to boost offense amid injuries to other infielders, batting .237 with a .841 OPS before injury, team says.
- Yoán Moncada, a 30-year-old switch-hitting third baseman, was activated for the Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday after missing five weeks due to right knee inflammation.
- Moncada went on the injured list on June 2 with knee inflammation, and his return follows a cautious approach given his incomplete recovery and the team’s desire to avoid re-injury.
- During his rehab stint with the Angels’ Arizona Complex League affiliate, Moncada batted four hits in nine at-bats and played one game at third base before resuming full-time duties gradually.
- Interim manager Ray Montgomery stated, "we know how valuable he is to us," and emphasized a general air of caution in managing Moncada while aiming to keep the team’s momentum.
- Moncada’s return is expected to stabilize the lineup and improve production, as substitutes Luis Rengifo and Kevin Newman batted below Moncada’s prior averages while filling in at third base.
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Pasadena Star News
Yoán Moncada returns to Angels’ lineup after more than a month
ANAHEIM — Yoán Moncada was ready to come back, even before waiting for his knee to be totally pain free. “I’m not 100%, but the knee doesn’t feel as bad,” Moncada said through an interpreter after he was activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Moncada has been out since June 2 with right knee inflammation. His progress was slow for a few weeks. He didn’t even cross the final threshold – hitting from the right side – until last week. Moncada …
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Angels activate Yoán Moncada after five-week absence
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