Mickey Moniak is here to stay, despite a second-half slump

Purple Row ranked outfielder Mickey Moniak at No. 25 in its review of the Colorado Rockies' 2026 season following a 0.1 rWAR campaign. After a strong first half featuring 15 home runs and an impressive April, Moniak remained with Colorado past the trade deadline and signed a contract extension through 2028 valued at $9 million for his final year.

Moniak endured a severe second-half slump, batting just .195 with eight home runs after July. Writer Cory Cohen notes that a combination of a low batting average on balls in play, past ankle troubles, and increased exposure to left-handed pitching contributed to the downturn, though he expects Moniak to remain a roster regular.