The Chatsworth High alum brings World Series-winning experience, a pinch-hitting knack and infield depth to the Angels after a Saturday-night trade with the Rockies.
DENVER — Released by the Reds last January despite the $22 million left on his contract and heading into the 2023 season without a team, 34-year-old Mike Moustakas found himself at a crossroads in his baseball career.
“That being said, that’s kind of part of the business that we’re in, and I get to come over here, make some new friends and join a contender. It’s exciting, man. We all play this game to win.” The Royals drafted Moustakas second overall in 2007 from Chatsworth High, which he helped to win two Los Angeles City titles.
“He’s a veteran,” Trout said. “He has good at bats, plays great defense and he can hit the ball out of the yard. He can help this team for sure.”Angels manager Phil Nevin likes what he has seen so far in the team’s plan to play longtime outfielder Hunter Renfroe at first base, enough to give him a second straight start at the position on Sunday.
“He’s going to take a day of not throwing and we’ll see how he is when we get home,” Nevin said. “I wouldn’t call it a setback at all. I just don’t think he’s game-ready after yesterday, but he’s close.”
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