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Angels Activate Yoán Moncada From Injured List, Shift Infield Roles

His return under a managed workload brings infield stability for the upcoming series

The Angels are happy to have Yoán Moncada back at the plate and in the field after the third baseman missed more than a month with right knee inflammation. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
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Overview

  • Moncada was activated July 8 for the game against the Texas Rangers after missing five weeks with right knee inflammation
  • He started at third base and batted sixth under interim manager Ray Montgomery’s cautious reintegration plan
  • Luis Rengifo moves to second base to cover for the injured Christian Moore as Moncada is eased back into a full-time role
  • Kevin Newman will serve as Moncada’s primary backup at third with flexible starts to protect the knee
  • Left-handed reliever Sam Aldegheri was recalled to bolster a bullpen taxed by heavy recent usage