Yoán Moncada
Breakdown
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May 11, 2026
Sitting against lefty again
Moncada is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis
Moncada is a switch hitter, but he's handled right-handed pitching much better throughout his career and even more dramatically so in 2026. He'll be held out of the lineup for the second game in a row while the Angels face another southpaw starter (Joey Cantillo), paving the way for Vaughn Grissom to pick up a start at third base.
May 10, 2026
Heading to bench Sunday
Moncada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis
The Blue Jays are using a right-handed opener for the contest in Spencer MIles, but because lefty Eric Lauer is slated to work in bulk relief, Moncada will be held out of the starting nine. The switch-hitter has gone just 1-for-23 with a 3:11 BB:K against left-handed pitching this season and could continue to be deployed as a strong-side platoon player. Vaughn Grissom gets the nod at third base Sunday, with Oswald Peraza handling second base.
May 6, 2026
Idle against lefty
Moncada is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis
After starting against right-handed pitchers in the first two games of the series, the switch-hitting Moncada will hit the bench Wednesday with southpaw Noah Schultz on the bump for Chicago. Moncada has gone 1-for-19 with a 3:11 BB:K in 23 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching this season.