Angels Acquire Veteran Infielder Mike Moustakas From Rockies After Record Win
- The Angels traded for Mike Moustakas, a veteran third baseman, from the Colorado Rockies following their 25-1 win over Colorado.
- The Rockies received minor league pitcher Connor Van Scoyoc in exchange for Moustakas.
- Moustakas was batting .270 with 4 home runs and 17 RBIs in 37 games with the Rockies this season.
- Angels manager Phil Nevin said Moustakas will split time at third base as the Angels try to clinch a playoff spot.
- Moustakas has played in 5 postseasons, including as the starting third baseman for the 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals.