Royals' Moustakas out for season with torn ACL
One collision has caused massive problems for the Kansas City Royals.
Third baseman Mike Moustakas has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a torn right ACL, the team announced Thursday. Manager Ned Yost told Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star that the 27-year-old is out for the season. While Moustakas is seeking a second opinion, Yost didn't sound hopeful.
"We fully expect the second opinion will be like the first opinion," Yost said. "He'll be ready for spring training."
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Moustakas suffered the injury after colliding with left fielder Alex Gordon while chasing a foul ball Sunday. Gordon fractured his wrist in the crash, and will miss three-to-four weeks as a result. Moustakas hasn't played since Sunday due to his knee injury.
"To lose two All-Stars on one play is kind of tough," Yost said. "But you just deal with it, man."
Moustakas was an All-Star for the first time last season, but struggled to begin 2016, hitting just .240/.301/.500 over 113 plate appearances.
The Royals recalled outfielder Brett Eibner from Triple-A Omaha to fill Moustakas' roster spot.