Looking to shore up their suddenly shallow infield, the Rockies on Sunday signed veteran Mike Moustakas to a minor-league deal.
Moustakas, 34, a left-handed hitter, projects as a third baseman/first baseman/designated hitter. With Gold Glove second baseman Brendan Rodgers likely out for the season with a shoulder injury, and with Ryan McMahon moving over from third to second, Moustakas fills a need. He also provides insurance if rookie corner infielder Elehuris Montero fails to produce at the plate or in the field.
But first, Moustakas, who’s attempting a comeback from two years of injuries, has to make the big-league roster. If he doesn’t make it, he faces the prospect of accepting an assignment to Triple-A Albuquerque.It’s the second time in two days the Rockies have signed a veteran to fill an immediate need. On Saturday, the club signed veteran left-hander Brad Hand to shore up the bullpen after lefty Lucas Gilbreath was slated for Tommy John surgery.
Moustakas was slowed by a heel contusion and a calf strain over the past two years in Cincinnati and put up a weak .212/.289/.356 slash line with just 13 home runs.
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