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Rockies Put Moniak on IL, Call Up Thompson.

5/23/2026

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Moniak Injured

The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list because of right ankle tendonitis.
Moniak, who posted a .280/.335/.607 slash line with a .942 OPS, 12 homers and 28 RBIs in 43 games, will be replaced by Triple-A Albuquerque’s Sterlin Thompson.
The Rockies, who sit last in the NL West at 20-32, will travel to face the Los Angeles Dodgers after the Diamondbacks series.

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Moniak Joins Rockies

Moniak signed a one-year, $4 million contract with Colorado after winning arbitration and being released by the Angels.
His 2024 Angels season ended .219/.266/.380 after two ankle injuries.
Manager Warren Schaeffer said the IL move followed a man-to-man talk and praised Moniak’s warrior attitude.
The Rockies recalled Sterlin Thompson, their No. 15 prospect from Triple-A Albuquerque, who turned 28 on May 13, 2026, and was a single shy of the cycle with five RBIs.

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Rockies Acquire Baker

The Colorado Rockies acquired reliever Andrew Baker from the Philadelphia Phillies for international bonus-pool signing money.
Baker, a 26-year-old 11th-round pick, posted a 2.65 ERA with 25 strikeouts and five walks over 17 innings for Double-A Reading in 2026, improving on his career 5.28 ERA.
His addition adds a fresh arm to Colorado’s bullpen while the 40-man roster stays full, implying future moves after recent outfield injuries.

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Moniak Injured

The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list because of right ankle tendonitis.
Moniak, who posted a .280/.335/.607 slash line with a .942 OPS, 12 homers and 28 RBIs in 43 games, will be replaced by Triple-A Albuquerque’s Sterlin Thompson.
The Rockies, who sit last in the NL West at 20-32, will travel to face the Los Angeles Dodgers after the Diamondbacks series.

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