Rockies near two-year extension with Mickey Moniak
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Colorado Rockies are close to finalizing a two-year contract extension with outfielder Mickey Moniak, expected to keep him in Denver through the 2029 season. Moniak, who has significantly contributed to the team, was productive with a.273 average and 17 home runs this season. The extension would cover his final arbitration year in 2027 and his first free agency year in 2028. A formal announcement is anticipated soon, following recent trade deadline activity where Moniak was not moved despite trade rumors.
- •Rockies nearing a two-year extension for Mickey Moniak.
- •Moniak has 17 home runs in the current season.
- •Extension to cover 2027 arbitration and 2028 free agency.
- •Moniak was linked to trade rumors but remains with Rockies.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Moniak Celebrates New Rockies' Contract Deal
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and '28
- 9:22 PMESPN MLB — Rockies, Moniak reach extension through 2028
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies Extend Former No. 1 Overall Pick
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies Notebook: Moniak Reportedly Signing Extension
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Colorado Rockies pursuing two-year extension with Mickey Moniak
"The Colorado Rockies signed former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak to a two-year contract extension for $16.25 million. Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, there were rumors that Colorado was considering dealing Moniak, who has had a strong season at the plate for the Rockies. However, the Rockies held onto their outfielder, and not […] The post Rockies Extend Former No. 1 Overall Pick appeared first on HEAVY.
"On the surface, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared to be available at the trade deadline and was drawing attention. Behind the scenes, though, the Rockies were already negotiating a deal to keep him in town. Moniak has thrived at hitter friendly Coors Field since signing with Colorado in March 2025.
"It wasn't just enough for Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak to sign a contract extension. Oh no, he had some bang to deliver to Coors Field fans on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:56 AMMoniak Celebrates New Rockies' Contract Deal
It wasn't just enough for Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak to sign a contract extension. Oh no, he had some bang to deliver to Coors Field fans on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:24 PMRockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and '28
On the surface, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared to be available at the trade deadline and was drawing attention. Behind the scenes, though, the Rockies were already negotiating a deal to keep him in town. Moniak has thrived at hitter friendly Coors Field since signing with Colorado in March 2025.
- ESPN MLBAug 4, 2026, 9:22 PMRockies, Moniak reach extension through 2028
Left fielder Mickey Moniak, who is hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs this season, has reached a two-year extension with the Rockies.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:34 AMRockies Extend Former No. 1 Overall Pick
The Colorado Rockies signed former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak to a two-year contract extension for $16.25 million. Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, there were rumors that Colorado was considering dealing Moniak, who has had a strong season at the plate for the Rockies. However, the Rockies held onto their outfielder, and not […] The post Rockies Extend Former No. 1 Overall Pick appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:24 AMRockies Notebook: Moniak Reportedly Signing Extension
Not only did the Colorado Rockies not trade Mickey Moniak, it appears that the ballclub is going to sign Moniak to a contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:13 AMColorado Rockies pursuing two-year extension with Mickey Moniak
The deal would keep the outfielder with the Rockies through the 2029 season.
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