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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 18

How is Mickey Moniak Doing With New Team After Angels Released Him Before Opening Day?

The Los Angeles Angels parted ways with Mickey Moniak after shockingly releasing him days before the 2025 season kicked off. He was subsequently picked up by the Colorado Rockies and is off to a productive start to the season.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / March 30

Former No. 1 Overall Draft Choice Makes History with Colorado Rockies Home Run

The Colorado Rockies lost against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon by a score of 6-4. With the loss, Colorado is now 1-2 on the young season. The Rays improve to 2-1.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 28

2025 Moves: Mickey Moniak Signs with Rockies, Many DFA’s Headline Opening Day

The 2025 MLB season is officially underway, as 28 teams made their domestic opener across the league. But before the season began, the chaos of roster shuffling saw many players get desginated for assignment, while others officially had their contracts selected.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27

Rockies add free-agent OF Mickey Moniak to Opening Day roster

The Colorado Rockies signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Mickey Moniak to a one-year deal on Thursday and added the outfielder to their Opening Day roster.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 27

Angels Notes: Mickey Moniak Signs, Massive Injury Update, New Clubhouse Rule Drawing Major Criticism

The Los Angeles Angels have been dealing with their fair share of injuries this spring. One of their newly acquired pieces had a somewhat mysterious start to his ailment, but his status for Opening Day is finally revealed.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Former Phillies First Round Pick Signs With NL West Squad

A former Philadelphia Phillies top prospect is getting another shot on the other side of the country. Outfielder Mickey Moniak, whom Philly selected No.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

Rockies agree to a one-year deal with former No. 1 pick

The Rockies are in agreement with Mickey Moniak on a one-year, $1.25M contract, report Mark Feinsand and Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The Angels released the former first overall pick Tuesday.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Former No. 1 overall pick gets released

Former No. 1 overall MLB draft pick Mickey Moniak is looking for his next team. Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. This comes just two months after he had signed a 1-year, $2 million deal with the Angels to avoid arbitration.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / March 25

Angels release former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak

The Los Angeles Angels surprisingly released outfielder Mickey Moniak on Tuesday. Moniak was the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 25

2025 Spring Moves: Lou Trivino Selected, Mickey Moniak Released

With two days left before the start of the 2025 regular season, teams are continuing to finalize their rosters. The Giants are giving a former Athletics reliever a fresh start after losing two years to elbow injuries.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Angels release former first overall pick

The Angels are releasing outfielder Mickey Moniak, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31

Former No. 1 overall pick wins arbitration hearing vs. Angels

He’ll be paid the $2M sum at which he and his reps from Wasserman filed rather than the team’s $1.5M submission.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2023

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Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / March 17, 2023

With teammates at WBC, these young Angels get golden opportunity

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2022