Source: Phillies calling up Mickey Moniak initially appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Mickey Moniak is on his strategy to the large leagues, a supply tells NBC Sports activities Philadelphia. The Phillies are calling up the primary general choose within the 2016 draft.
He’ll doubtless change Kyle Garlick on the lively roster. Garlick suffered an indirect damage Tuesday night time and exited after his first at-bat. He had an MRI Wednesday, as did Jake Arrieta.
Moniak was not on the Phillies’ 40-man roster so a corresponding transfer is coming.
He was added to the Phillies’ 60-player pool on August 30, the day earlier than the commerce deadline.
The 22-year-old hit .252 with a .741 OPS, 11 residence runs and 67 RBIs at Double A Studying in 2019.