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