Yoán Moncada DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-thumb sprain and recalled infielder J.D. Davis from the minors in a corresponding move, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. Left-hander Jack Dashwood was designated for assignment to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Davis. Moncada initially injured his thumb in spring training before aggravating it on a swing last Friday night. The 29-year-old returned to the lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays but suffered another setback and will now miss at least another 10 days. The fact that his thumb injury has lingered probably means it won't be a minimum stay on the IL. Luis Rengifo is starting at third for Thursday's series finale against Tampa and should see most of the playing time there moving forward. Moncada should be on the waiver wire in most mixed fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Well, Moncada returned to the lineup on Wednesday, but wasn't able to get through a full game before getting injured again. He previously missed time due to a left thumb issue, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him make a trip to the injured list. Luis Rengifo figures to basically play everyday third base, assuming Moncada does miss time from this injury. His absence would also give Kyren Paris more playing time over at second base.UPDATE: Moncada officially left with more right-thumb soreness, which is the same thing he dealt with in spring training and aggravated last Friday night.

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting sixth on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Moncada will return to the field after missing the team's last three games due to a thumb injury that he first injured near the end of spring training. The 29-year-old Cuban switch-hitter has opened the year as the Halos' primary third baseman, but he's going to need to pick it up on the offensive end to continue seeing regular at-bats. In his first seven games this year, Moncada has gone 4-for-20 with two doubles, four RBI, three runs scored, six walks and seven strikeouts in 26 plate appearances. He has never faced Pepiot in his career and won't be a recommended DFS lineup play in his first game back from a thumb injury.