Mickey Moniak won’t open the 2021 season on the Philadelphia Phillies 26-man roster, but you get the feeling that manager Joe Girardi expects the 22-year-old to play a key role for the team in the not-so-distant future.
The Phillies optioned Moniak to minor-league camp Friday. He’ll likely open the 2021 season at the satellite squad, and then with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, who begin their season in early May. Upon the decision to option Moniak, Girardi left the former No. 1 overall pick with a message about his expectations.
“I think he’s an everyday player in the big leagues,” Girardi said.