YOÁN MONCADA NEWS

May return Wednesday Manager Rick Renteria said he's "optimistic" Moncada (upper leg) will be able to rejoin the lineup Wednesday at Minnesota, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The 25-year-old aggravated the upper leg injury during Saturday's game and has been held out of the lineup the past three games. Renteria previously indicated Moncada could return to the lineup for Monday's contest, so it's hardly a sure thing he'll be back in action Wednesday. Danny Mendick and Yolmer Sanchez have received starts at third base during his absence.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Moncada (upper leg) will sit again Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Manager Rick Renteria indicated Sunday that Moncada could be back in the lineup as soon as Monday, but that was evidently overly optimistic by at least two days. Yolmer Sanchez will be the third baseman in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Moncada (upper leg) remains on the bench for Monday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Moncada left Saturday's game against the Royals after aggravating an upper-leg issue and did not take part in Sunday's contest. Manager Rick Renteria had indicated previously that Moncada could be back Monday, but he evidently needs at least one more day to rest. Danny Mendick will start at the hot corner in his absence.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota takes 5-game losing streak into matchup with Chicago

Minnesota is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over Chicago

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to return Monday Manager Rick Renteria suggested that Moncada (upper leg) may return to the lineup in Monday's series opener versus the Twins, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Moncada was out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, though Renteria indicated that the 25-year-old would be available off the bench. In any case, the left leg injury that Moncada aggravated Saturday doesn't look to be a major concern, though fantasy managers may still want to confirm that he's in the lineup Monday before deploying him in weekly leagues.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Moncada (upper leg) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Danny Mendick will step in at third base for Moncada, who was removed from Saturday's 9-6 loss with the upper-leg injury. Moncada has been playing through the injury for a few weeks, but the White Sox are seemingly viewing him as day-to-day, hoping that a day off or two will help resolve the matter.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Royals

Chicago's Abreu puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Royals

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aggravates leg injury Moncada was removed from Saturday's loss to the Royals after aggravating an injury to his left leg, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Rick Renteria said the injury is in the region of the hamstring, though he indicated it's not actually a hamstring issue. Moncada has been battling through the injury for the past couple weeks and should be considered day-to-day.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits late Moncada came out of the game with one out in the ninth after sliding awkwardly into second base, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moncada hit a dribbler that Ian Kennedy tried to handle but ended up throwing away. Moncada made an effort to advance to second on the throwing error and was called safe but proceeded to walk off the gingerly following the play. White Sox manager Rick Renteria is expected to provide a postgame update on the injury.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal hits game-winning HR, White Sox beat Royals 6-5

Yasmani Grandal hit his third career game-ending home run in the ninth after a defensive miscue as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks two doubles Moncada went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Moncada had one hit in his previous 15 at-bats before delivering multiple two-baggers Wednesday. He's been battling through leg soreness the last week, and the life his bat showed Wednesday is a positive sign.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing through leg soreness Moncada has been playing though what manager Rick Renteria describes as leg soreness and fatigue, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Moncada recently sat out a game due to the leg issue and is 1-for-15 in his last four games. Renteria is asking the third baseman "to be very controlled when he's moving out there." This could be a residual effect of Moncada's late start to summer camp due to the coronavirus.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to lineup Moncada (leg) is back in the starting lineup against the Cubs on Saturday after receiving Friday off due to leg soreness.

Impact Moncada just needed one day off to relieve some minor aches and pains in his leg. He is back in the starting lineup for the second game of the Crosstown Classic after reaching base three times in his most recent start against the Tigers on Thursday.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting with sore legs Moncada's day off Friday is due to leg soreness, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact It sounds like nothing worse than normal wear and tear for the young third baseman, who will be available off the bench. He's expected to return to the lineup Saturday. Ryan Goins starts against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in his absence.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Moncada is not starting Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Moncada hits the bench for just the third time all season. Ryan Goins will handle the hot corner in his absence.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito fans 13, White Sox tame Tigers 9-0 to complete sweep

Lucas Giolito matched his career high of 13 strikeouts in seven dominant innings, hot-hitting Tim Anderson stroked his fourth home run of the series, and the Chicago White Sox bea...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu, Encarnacion homer in 8th, lift ChiSox past Tigers 5-3

Jose Abreu hit a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning, then Edwin Encarnacion followed with his second solo shot of the game to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tiger...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers again Moncada went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Monday against the Tigers.

Impact Moncada followed up a leadoff home run by Tim Anderson with a long ball of his own in the first inning off Matthew Boyd. It was his fifth home run of the season and second in as many games. For the season, Moncada has maintained a .267/.330/.488 line across 94 plate appearances to go along with 10 runs scored and 12 RBI.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish pitching like All-Star again for Cubs

After entering the season at a bit of a crossroads, the Chicago Cubs are atop the NL Central

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cranks three-run homer Moncada went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Moncada was part of a home-run barrage in the fifth inning, as he began a stretch of four consecutive long balls for the White Sox. He missed one game with general soreness on Wednesday but appears to be back on track after hitting his fourth home run of the season. Overall, Moncada is hitting .259/.326/.457 in 89 plate appearances to go along with nine runs scored and 11 RBI.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Moncada (undisclosed) is back in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Moncada missed Wednesday's game against the Tigers while dealing with general soreness, but he'll be healthy enough to take part in the first game of Saturday's twin bill. He'll bat second during the afternoon contest.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Moncada (undisclosed) won't start in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Moncada has been nursing general soreness for about a week, so manager Rick Renteria has elected to give the 25-year-old his second breather of the season with the White Sox and Tigers wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game. Ryan Goins will man third base in Moncada's stead and bat ninth in the Chicago lineup. Moncada should be back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals, assuming that series isn't postponed due to several St. Louis players and staff members having tested positive for COVID-19 within the past two weeks.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Managing soreness Moncada may not be in the lineup Wednesday since he's been battling soreness for about a week, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old has started the past 15 games at third base and went 0-for-5 Tuesday, ending a modest eight-game hit streak. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern, so Moncada shouldn't be out long, assuming he's held out of Wednesday's starting nine.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bats leadoff Saturday Moncada batted leadoff for the first time this season in Saturday's 7-1 loss to Cleveland. He went 1-for-5 with a solo home run.

Impact Moncada has been entrenched at the second spot in the batting order -- that's where he primarily hit during his breakout 2019 season -- and no reason was given for him replacing Luis Robert, who hit well at leadoff the previous seven games. The home run was Moncada's third and extended his hitting streak to six games. He's hit safely in 11 of 14 games.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE