Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, who has been the subject trade rumors, was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with back spasms. According to reports, he hurt his back lifting one of his kids.
Mike Moustakas has been scratched because of back spasms. Esky will play third and Mondesi will shortstop.
— Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) July 4, 2018
Ned said Moose felt his back tighten after lifting one of his children. Day to day
— Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) July 4, 2018
Sounds like Moose needs to work on his core or remember to lift with his legs. That or his kid might need to get on a diet. Baseball injuries are the best.