Mickey Moniak is back in the National League, adding another chapter to his wild MLB journey

Well, well, well — Phillies legend Mickey Moniak is back in the National League. After being cut loose by the Angels earlier this week, Moniak quickly found a new home with the Colorado Rockies, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million guaranteed.

Mickey Moniak is back in the National League on a deal with the Colorado Rockies

Phillies Legend.

— The Liberty Line (@LibertyLinePHL) March 27, 2025

Toss in the $484K in termination pay he’ll still collect from the Angels, and Moniak ends up with a $1.734 million payday — almost exactly the midpoint from his arbitration case. A little glass-half-full math never hurt anybody.

Angels release former No. 1 pick Mickey Moniak after a brutal Spring Training

You know what? Good for Mickey Moniak.

Mickey Moniak’s rollercoaster ride since being taken first overall by the Phillies in 2016 has been well-documented. The expectations were sky-high, and the road has been full of detours, potholes, and the occasional brutal Spring Training stat line.

He’s still only 26 years old, and in 2023, he showed flashes of being a legit MLB contributor: .280 average, 14 bombs, 45 RBIs in just 85 games.

Sure, the 2024 version of Mickey Moniak wasn’t quite as dialed in — he hit just .219 with an ugly OBP and struggled with plate discipline again — but there’s still a player in there. Especially if you use him right.

In Colorado, the fit makes sense. He offers lefty bat depth, center field flexibility, and a little juice in a corner outfield spot.

Brenton Doyle is locked in as the Rockies’ main man up the middle, but Moniak can now be the guy to step in for rest days or certain matchups.

Plus, you just know Coors Field will inflate the numbers a bit. Everyone hits better at elevation.

It’s also worth noting the Rockies have gone full “depth mode” in the outfield, with Moniak joining Tyler Freeman, Nick Martini, and some interesting righty bats in Jordan Beck and Sean Bouchard.

This is a flyer — a low-risk bet on pedigree and tools. But at this price? It’s hard to knock it.

For Phillies fans, it’s another reminder of how weird baseball careers can be. Moniak may not have lived up to No. 1 overall hype, but he’s still fighting, still finding homes, and still showing flashes. And hey, now he’ll get to do it in one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in the league.

Let’s see if Mickey can tap back into that 2023 form and make this next stop count.

Next Phillies-Rockies series: June 13–15 in Colorado.

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