YOÁN MONCADA NEWS

Following injury-plagued years, Moncada preparing for full workload CHICAGO -- Yoán Moncada feels good. The switch-hitting White Sox third baseman has not dealt with back issues throughout the entire offseaso...

JANUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Sitting Sunday Moncada is not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres.

Impact He will open the final game of the season on the bench, with Lenyn Sosa getting the nod at the hot corner. Moncada only played in 92 games this year due mostly to a major back injury, but he finished extremely strong, slashing .316/.358/.553 with eight home runs over his final 42 games.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes solo homer Moncada went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Moncada drew a leadoff walk in his first at-bat before coming around to score on an Andrew Vaughn home run, putting the White Sox up 2-0. The third baseman would then add an insurance run with a leadoff shot to open the bottom of the fourth, giving him five long balls this month to go along with 11 RBI. He's now hit safely in six of his last eight games, though he's also struck out at least one time in 12 straight.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After back injury, Moncada showing what he's capable of producing CHICAGO – Since Aug. 8, Yoán Moncada has been one of the White Sox top hitters. That fact should not be surprising for a talented switch-hit...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

On bench Wednesday Moncada is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Moncada is receiving his second day off in a three game stretch. He went 1-for-4 in his last start Tuesday. Prior to that, he had a five game stretch in which he had a .786 OPS. With the 28-year-old on the bench, Lenyn Sosa gets the start at third base.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Moncada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Moncada started the past five games and will receive a day off after he posted a .786 OPS and 42.9 percent strikeout rate in that stretch. Lenyn Sosa will handle the hot corner and bat seventh for Sunday's series finale in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers Tuesday Moncada went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals.

Impact Moncada put the White Sox ahead 2-1 in the seventh inning with a 412-foot blast off Jackson Rutledge, his ninth homer of the season. The 28-year-old third baseman has put together a strong second half, batting .331 (42-for-127) with six homers and a .925 OPS in his last 35 games. Overall, Moncada's slashing .262/.304/.417 with 38 RBI and 35 runs scored across 329 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Moncada is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Twins.

Impact Moncada had appeared in six straight games after not starting Sept. 10 due to aggravating his knee in the prior game. In the six game span, the third baseman is 5-for-23. Zach Remillard will take his place in the lineup Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Monday Moncada (knee) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Moncada aggravated a knee injury Saturday and was held out Sunday, but that was apparently all he needed to put the issue behind him. He will man the hot corner and hit fifth Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sore knee Moncada (knee) is not in the lineup Sunday at Detroit.

Impact Moncada made an early exit from Saturday's loss to the Tigers because of right knee discomfort and it remains unclear how much time he might miss. Elvis Andrus is playing third base for the White Sox on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore knee Moncada aggravated his right knee injury on a swing during Saturday's loss to the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It's not clear when Moncada initially hurt the knee, but evidently he made it worse while in the batter's box Saturday and was icing in postgame. Whether the injury is possibly more than a day-to-day situation isn't known. Moncada did finish Saturday's contest, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in third straight Moncada went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored in Friday's 6-0 victory over the Tigers.

Impact Moncada's two-out, two-run blast in the seventh broke a scoreless tie and was all the White Sox would need to earn the victory. He later added an RBI single in the eighth to provide the White Sox with their sixth and final run of the evening. Moncada now has hit a home run in three straight to bring his season total up to eight. He's now slashing .264/.308/.418 across 273 at-bats through 76 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks sixth homer Moncada went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Moncada homered for the sixth time this season, half of which have come in his last 21 games. He's also chipped in 12 RBI while hitting .333 in that span, albeit with a 28.9 percent strikeout rate. Moncada has inched closer to being a league-average hitter this season, though his fantasy profile is still underwhelming as he has only one stolen base with 30 RBI and 26 runs scored across 284 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Wednesday off Moncada is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact He'll give way at third base to Elvis Andrus in the series finale. Moncada started in each of the last six games, going 9-for-21 with a home run, three doubles, two walks, six RBI and three runs.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect at plate Sunday Moncada went 4-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Moncada has gone 12-for-32 (.375) with five extra-base hits and eight RBI over his last nine contests. His two-run double in the seventh inning generated the last runs of the game. The third baseman is at a .246/.288/.381 slash line with five home runs, one stolen base, 28 RBI, 24 runs scored and 16 doubles over 67 games this season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts three-run homer Moncada went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Moncada took JP Sears yard in the third inning for his fifth long ball of the season, driving in Tim Anderson and Eloy Jimenez. The third baseman has now hit safely in seven of his last eight appearances, a stretch in which he's batting 8-for-28 (.286) with six RBI but striking out 31 percent of the time.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest day Moncada is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The White Sox will hand Moncada and Andrew Benintendi veterans' days off while the club concludes its series against Seattle with a matinee contest after a night game. Elvis Andrus will slide over from the middle infield to replace Moncada at third base.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer in loss Moncada went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.

Impact Moncada tagged Brandon Woodruff for a solo shot to center field in the sixth inning, marking his first homer since returning from a lengthy stay on the injured list July 25. The third baseman has seen his power drop off since going deep 25 times in 2019, as he has since topped out at 14 homers over 144 contests in 2021. With just four long balls and one stolen base across 54 games, Moncada has been waiver-wire fodder in most fantasy formats this season.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Moncada isn't starting Friday against the Guardians, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Moncada is 2-for-11 with an RBI and five strikeouts since returning from the injured list, and he'll catch a breather Friday. Jake Burger will take Moncada's place in the hot corner, allowing Zach Remillard to start at second base and bat eighth.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Moncada went 0-for-3 with an RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Moncada returned from a six-week absence caused by a back issue to start at third base and hit fifth. He struck out twice but did manage a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. There was some concern about Moncada's potential for playing time given the power production of Jake Burger while Moncada was sidelined, though Burger slid to second base Tuesday. That leaves both Zach Remillard and Elvis Andrus as the potential biggest playing-time losers due to Moncada's return.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Moncada (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Moncada has been limited to just 38 games this season due to a back injury leading to a pair of IL stints. His most recent absence lasted six weeks, but he's ready to roll now following an eight-game rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada's return puts Jake Burger's playing time outlook at bit in flux, although the White Sox have discussed the possibility of using him more at second base.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back Tuesday White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that Moncada (back) could return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Moncada made his seven rehab appearance for Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday and recorded a double and a pair of walks, bringing his on-base percentage up to .357 during the minor-league assignment. He looks ready to rejoin the big club, and though Moncada mustered a meager .649 OPS at the big-league level this season, Grifol said he still envisions the 28-year-old switch hitter returning to a near-everyday role at third base. Grifol said that Moncada's return won't necessarily bump Jake Burger out of the regular lineup; the skipper floated the possibility of Burger playing more frequently at second base, where he's made two appearances off the bench. Burger could also play at first base if Andrew Vaughn (foot) is moved to the 10-day IL.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Moncada (back) is beginning his rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Charlotte, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jake Burger, who has been playing third base with Moncada on the shelf, has had the better overall season, but Burger is hitting .176 with three home runs and a 32 percent strikeout rate over his last 20 games. Given how much Moncada struggled (78 wRC+, 0.18 BB/K) before the injury, the club may opt to give him a longer rehab assignment than usual to see if he can get into a rhythm at the plate.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment coming after break White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Tuesday that Moncada (back) could begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Hahn's statement seemingly rules out the possibility of Moncada returning before the All-Star break, and it appears he might not be available immediately afterwards either. The 28-year-old third baseman has been on the injured list since June 15 due to a lingering back issue and is slashing .232/.279/.370 on the season.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in sprinting work Moncada (back) was seen running at full speed in the outfield prior to Sunday's game against the Athletics, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The activity is another sign that Moncada is trending in the right direction as he works his way through the back issue that has bothered him off and on this season. Despite Moncada's increased involvement in on-field work, the White Sox aren't yet putting a timeline on his return from the 10-day injured list. Even if Moncada doesn't make it back before the All-Star break, he should still have a good chance at being ready to go when the White Sox open their second-half slate July 14.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE