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Angels Release Former No. 1 Pick Mickey Moniak Ahead of Opening Day

The outfielder's poor spring training performance and declining production led to his release, opening a roster spot for prospect Matthew Lugo.

Feb 25, 2025; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (8) bats against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images/File Photo
Zach Neto #9, Jo Adell #7, and Mickey Moniak #16 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrate their win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 04, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles Angels released outfielder Mickey Moniak on March 25, 2025, just two days before the MLB regular season begins.
  • Moniak's release follows a disappointing spring training where he posted a .173/.224/.346 slash line, continuing his decline from a breakout 2023 season.
  • The Angels will owe Moniak approximately $484,000 of his $2 million arbitration salary due to partial guarantees in his contract.
  • Matthew Lugo, a 23-year-old outfielder who impressed in spring training, is expected to take Moniak's roster spot for Opening Day.
  • The release underscores the Angels' ongoing roster restructuring as the team seeks to end its decade-long playoff drought and nine-season losing streak.