Yoan Moncada Drawing Trade Interest
Yoan Moncada is garnering interest from "multiple" teams leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, Francys Romero reports. Romero names the Yankees, Cubs, Brewers, and Mariners as potential fits for Moncada. There is some question as to whether the Angels will trade Moncada, as the team is four games out of a wild-card spot and still has an outside chance at a playoff berth. In the event of a trade, the soon-to-be free agent would be a pure rental for any acquiring club. Previously with the White Sox, Moncada joined the Angels on a $5 million deal last winter and has performed well when healthy. The 30-year-old has taken 135 trips to the plate and batted a respectable .231/.326/.479 with seven home runs and 21 RBI. However, Moncada has a long history of injuries and has only appeared in 36 of the Angels' 96 games this season while dealing with multiple ailments. Knee inflammation kept Moncada out from June 2 to July 8, and the switch-hitter has gone 4-for-20 with one homer in eight games since returning. If Moncada comes out of the All-Star break with a healthy and productive two weeks, it would boost his modest trade value to some degree.
Source: Francys Romero
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Source: Francys Romero

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