Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas is now on the 10-day injured list due to a heel injury.

Introduction

On May 20, 2021, Mike Moustakas, the experienced infielder for the Cincinnati Reds, was carefully added to the 10-day injured list following a right heel contusion sustained during a recent game. To fill the gap during his recovery, the Reds have brought up Max Schrock from their Triple-A team to temporarily take his place.

This season, the 32-year-old Moustakas, currently a part of the Cincinnati Reds , has recorded a batting average of .241 along with 4 home runs and 13 RBIs so far in the early days of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. With him now on the injured list, the hope is that he can take the time needed to heal before making his return to the Reds' active roster in the foreseeable future.

It appears that Moustakas’ heel injury has deteriorated as he attempted to play through the pain. Sources close to the team have indicated that a recent reevaluation showed that the damage to his right heel contusion was worse than initially diagnosed. This recent deterioration seems to have prompted the decision to place him on the 10-day injured list, ensuring he returns at full strength before rejoining the Cincinnati lineup. Cincinnati "I was caught off guard,\" said David Bell, the Reds’ manager, to reporters following the game. " I had been optimistic based on Moustakas’ updates. He was incredibly eager to play again and was doing everything in his power to get back in the lineup, even volunteering to pinch-hit from the very beginning. Reds "Every time I spoke to him, he assured me he was on the mend. I was genuinely concerned that pushing him into games might exacerbate the injury. I kept inquiring, and he said everything was fine. Finally, another examination revealed more damage than we previously thought.\"

Media Statements

Highlighting Mike Moustakas' career milestones, acknowledgments, and awards.

Recipient of the American League’s Comeback Player of the Year award in 2017.

Current MLB Standings (as of May 21, 2021)

• 3 Time MLB All – Star (2015, 2017, 2019)
• World Series Champion (2015)
• Philadelphia Phillies: 22 wins, 22 losses, 1.5 games behind.

Washington Nationals: 17 wins, 23 losses, 4.5 games behind.

American League East

Boston Red Sox 27 – 18 0 Games Behind

Tampa Bay Rays 26 – 19 1 Games Behind

New York Yankees 25 – 19 1.5 Games Behind

Toronto Blue Jays 23 – 19 2.5 Games Behind

Baltimore Orioles 17 – 26 9 Games Behind

American League Central

Chicago White Sox 26 – 16 0 Games Behind

Cleveland Indians 23 – 18 2.5 Games Behind

Kansas City Royals 20 – 22 6 Games Behind

Detroit Tigers 17 – 26 9.5 Games Behind

Minnesota Twins 15 – 28 11.5 Games Behind

American League West

Houston Astros 26 – 18 0 Games Behind

Oakland Athletics 26 – 19 0.5 Games Behind

Seattle Mariners 21 – 23 5 Games Behind

Los Angeles Angels 19 – 25 7 Games Behind

Texas Rangers 19 – 27 8 Games Behind

National League East

New York Mets 20 – 17 0 Games Behind

Arizona Diamondbacks: 18 wins, 27 losses, 10.5 games behind.

Miami Marlins 20 – 23 3 Games Behind

Atlanta Braves 20 – 24 3.5 Games Behind

The following are the odds for winning the MLB 2021 World Series as of May 21, 2021. As it stands, the Cincinnati Reds have the 14th lowest odds to clinch the championship in the thrilling 162-game regular season and subsequent MLB playoffs.

National League Central

St. Louis Cardinals 25 – 18 0 Games Behind

Chicago Cubs 22 – 21 3 Games Behind

Milwaukee Brewers 21 – 22 4 Games Behind

Cincinnati Reds 19 – 23 5.5 Games Behind

Pittsburgh Pirates 18 – 25 7 Games Behind

National League West

San Francisco Giants 28 – 16 0 Games Behind

San Diego Padres 27 – 17 1 Games Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers 26 – 18 2 Games Behind

Team                    Odds

Colorado Rockies 15 – 29 13 Games Behind

Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series

According to Bovada sportsbook Los Angeles Dodgers                      +325

New York Yankees                      +700
San Diego Padres                      +800
Chicago White Sox                      +850
New York Mets                      +900
Atlanta Braves                      +1600
Oakland Athletics                      +1700
Houston Astros                    +1700
Boston Red Sox                    +1800
Toronto Blue Jays                   +2000
St. Louis Cardinals                   +2000
Tampa Bay Rays                    +2500
Philadelphia Phillies                   +3500
Milwaukee Brewers                             +2400
San Francisco Giants                  +4000
Cleveland Indians                   +3500
Cincinnati Reds                                   +4000
Minnesota Twins                              +4500
Los Angeles Angels                              +5000
Kansas City Royals                              +6000
Washington Nationals                          +6000
Miami Marlins                                +10000
Seattle Mariners                                +12500
Chicago Cubs +6600
Baltimore Orioles                    +20000
Arizona Diamondbacks                    +25000
Texas Rangers                         +25000
Pittsburgh Pirates                     +30000
Colorado Rockies                     +50000
Detroit Tigers                                +50000
“Cincinnati Reds have placed Mike Moustakas on the 10-day IL due to a persistent heel injury.”
“United States, MLB Futures, MLB 2021 World Series: Outright Winning Odds.”

Sources:

Correct mathematical strategies and insights for playing casino games such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and many others. , espn.com, May 20, 2021.

“Mike Moustakas” , baseball-reference.com, May 21, 2021.

“MLB Standings 2021” , espn.com, May 21, 2021.

Cincinnati Reds Have Placed Mike Moustakas on the 10-Day Injured List , bovada.lv,

Written by: David Green