Colorado Rockies Reportedly Sign Former Phillies, Angels Top Prospect Mickey Moniak

Mickey Moniak got cut loose by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, opening the door for the Colorado Rockies to snag the once-promising outfielder.

Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mickey Moniak (16) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent outfielder Mickey Moniak, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand and Thomas Harding reported Wednesday night.

Moniak got released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. The 26-year-old won his arbitration case against the club back in January, scoring a $2 million salary for 2025, only to hit .173 with a .570 OPS in spring training.

The Rockies are set to pay Moniak $1.25 million this season, on top of the $484K in termination pay he will receive from the Angels.

Moniak, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, appeared in a career-high 124 games in 2024. He hit .219 with 14 home runs, 49 RBI, eight stolen bases, a .646 OPS, -4 defensive runs saved and a -0.1 WAR.

In 2023, Moniak hit .280 with 14 home runs, 45 RBI, six stolen bases, an .802 OPS, six defensive runs saved and a 2.2 WAR across just 85 contests.

Mickey Moniak and the Rockies have agreed to a Major League deal worth $1.25 million, per source. With his $484K in termination pay from the Angels, who released him Tuesday, Moniak will earn a guaranteed $1.734 million in 2025. Story w/@harding_at_mlb: https://t.co/AqIn6XJeDz

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) March 27, 2025

Moniak was ranked as the No. 19 prospect in baseball entering the 2017 season, but he dropped to No. 88 by the start of 2018. While the Philadelphia Phillies gave Moniak his first big league promotion in 2020, he failed to catch on in the majors.

Philadelphia ultimately traded Moniak and fellow outfield prospect Jadiel Sanchez to the Angels at the 2022 deadline in exchange for former All-Star pitcher Noah Syndergaard.

Moniak is joining a Rockies outfield that is buoyed by Brenton Doyle, Jordan Beck and Nick Martini. Colorado traded away Nolan Jones last weekend, then sent top prospect Zac Veen down to Triple-A to start the season.

The Rockies are set to open their regular season slate Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.

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