Rockies Sign Former All-Star as Injury Replacement

The Colorado Rockies suffered a brutal injury at Spring Training last week when infielder Brendan Rodgers sustained a potentially season-ending shoulder injury.

With Opening Day coming up later this month, the Rockies were scrambling to find a last-minute replacement. Fortunately, it didn't take them too long to find one.

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Colorado signed infielder Mike Moustakas to a minor league deal on Sunday morning. The contract includes an invitation to Spring Training.

Moustakas was available after being released by the Cincinnati Reds in January. The 34-year-old is coming off back-to-back down seasons with the Reds after slashing .212/.289/.356 with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs in 140 games over the past two years combined.

While Moustakas' career seems to be fading, many veteran hitters have enjoyed resurgences with Colorado thanks to Coors Field. The Rockies are hoping their park can have a similar effect on the three-time All-Star, who helped the Kansas City Royals win a World Series in 2015 and has 203 career home runs under his belt.

Moustakas also provides some defensive versatility with his ability to play first base, second base and third base, making him a potentially impactful pickup for Colorado.