On June 23, the Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Mike Moustakas. The 34-year-old was dismissed by the Cincinnati Reds in January, incurring a $22M loss for the team. He signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies in March, and after a great spring, he was able to make the Opening Day roster.
.@Angels acquire INF Mike Moustakas from @Rockies for Minor League RHP Connor Van Scoyoc. - MLB
Born in Los Angeles on Sept. 11, 1988, Moustakas is the son of Connie and Mike Moustakas Sr., who was a former college football player for UCLA.
He is married to Stephanie Moustakas, born Stephanie Elizabeth Kinzler Franklyn on May 2, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. Stephanie works as a gem planner in Los Angeles and has a passion for fashion and accessories. She has her own line of high-end jewelry called SMFJ (Stephanie Moustakas Jewelry).
Stephanie and Mike have four children together, three daughters and one son.
Mike Moustakas' career with Angels
Mike Moustakas found himself at a turning point in his baseball career after being released by the Reds in January.
In early March, during spring training, the Colorado Rockies took a chance on the three-time All-Star, signing him to a minor-league contract.
He put together a strong campaign and was acquired by the Angels late on Saturday in exchange for a strong bat and to help them bolster their depth in the infield.
The Rockies have traded Mike Moustakas to the Angels in the middle of their series - talkinbaseball
Moustakas, a skilled hitter and defender, may assist the Angels by filling in for Anthony Rendon and Gio Urshela when they are injured at first base or third base, respectively. He is also capable of pinch-hitting off the bench.
Moustakas played in 47 games with the Rockies this season, batting .270 with seven doubles, four home runs, and 17 RBIs. He was the pinch-hitting leader in the majors going into Sunday's game.