YOÁN MONCADA NEWS

Out Monday with back soreness Moncada sat out Monday's game against the Twins with back soreness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Moncada got the day off with Hanser Alberto handling the hot corner in the victory over Minnesota. The switch-hitting infielder should be considered day-to-day with a chance to return Tuesday against the Twins.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Moncada is not in the White Sox' lineup for Monday's game versus the Twins.

Impact Moncada went just 1-for-14 at the plate during the weekend series in Pittsburgh, so he'll get a day to regroup. Hanser Alberto will handle third base.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One hit in return Moncada went 1-for-5 with a run scored Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Moncada returned from a one-game absence and continued his strong start to the season. He has at least one hit in every contest that he's played and collected multiple knocks in three of seven matchups. Overall, he has 12 hits across 31 plate appearances, though he has struck out at a 32.3 percent clip.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Friday Moncada (foot) is starting at third base and batting cleanup for the White Sox in Friday's game versus the Pirates.

Impact Moncada sat out Thursday after fouling a ball off his foot Wednesday, although it had been viewed more as a simple day of rest. He's off to a blazing start this season with a 1.302 OPS and two home runs in his first six contests.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fouled ball off foot Wednesday Moncada fouled a ball off his foot during Wednesday's game, but his absence from Thursday's lineup is viewed simply as a rest day, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times repor...

Impact Moncada might still be a little sore, but it sounds like he was going to sit this one out, regardless. He should be back in there on Friday in Pittsburgh.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes a seat Thursday Moncada is absent from the White Sox' lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Impact Hanser Alberto is getting a start at third base as Moncada receives his first day off of the season. Moncada is off to a blistering start with a 1.302 OPS and a couple long balls.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Sunday Moncada went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two doubles, two runs scored and a walk during Sunday's 6-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Moncada extended Chicago's lead to five runs with a two-run shot during the ninth inning as he homered for the second straight day. The 27-year-old is 8-for-18 with two homers, three doubles and four RBI through the first four games of the season, though he's also struck out seven times.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer Moncada went 1-for-5 with a solo homer Saturday against the Astros.

Impact Moncada's second-inning solo shot off Jose Urquidy brought the WHite Sox to within one, but he didn't do much else at the plate, striking out three times and leaving six runners stranded. After grabbing four hits across his first two games, however, he's seemingly off to a hot start.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks three hits Moncada went 3-for-4 with an RBI double during Friday's loss to Houston.

Impact After striking out three times on Opening Day, Moncada bounced back with three hits, all with exit velocities over 95. He brought home Eloy Jimenez in the sixth inning with his first extra-base hit of the year. Moncada was aggressive Friday, seeing just seven total pitches during his four plate appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Opening Day Moncada (back) has been cleared to play in Thursday's opener against the Astros, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The White Sox were holding off announcing anything until Moncada got through a workout Wednesday and evidently that went off without a hitch. The third baseman had been dealing with a little lower-back stiffness. Moncada will be trying to bounce back from a dreadful 2022 campaign which saw him post just a .626 OPS.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status TBD after workout Moncada's (back) status for Opening Day will be determined after he goes through a workout with the White Sox on Wednesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moncada exited Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rockies due to lower back stiffness. He's been steadily improving since then and the feeling is that he should be ready for Opening Day, but he'll need to pass a final test Wednesday. If Moncada isn't ready, Jake Burger and/or Hanser Alberto could get a look at third base.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on track for opener White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Monday that he expects Moncada (back) to be ready to play in Thursday's season opener versus the Astros, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. "That'...

Impact Though Moncada looks like he'll remain out of the lineup for the White Sox's final two Cactus League games Monday and Tuesday, he should get the green light for the Opening Day start at third base if he checks out fine following Wednesday's optional workout. Grifol noted that Moncada is still nursing some lower-back soreness, and even though the issue isn't expected to keep the 27-year-old from playing in the opener, he could get his first day off of the season fairly early.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with lower back stiffness Moncada exited Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rockies due to lower back stiffness.

Impact Moncada struck out in his lone at-bat prior to being removed from Sunday's spring matchup, and he's considered day-to-day following his departure. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Chicago's final two Cactus League matchup or whether the issue will impact his availability for the team's Opening Day matchup against the Astros on Thursday.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Moncada went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Friday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.

Impact Moncada was dealing with a bruised rib that he suffered during the World Baseball Classic while playing for Cuba. He showed no ill effects in his return from the issue, as he belted a two-run homer in his first plate appearance. Moncada will be looking to rebound from a poor 2022 campaign, during which he recorded a .212/.273/.353 line across 433 plate appearances.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Friday Moncada (rib) is expected to return to Cactus League action Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moncada suffered a bruised rib in Team Cuba's loss to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic last Sunday, but he's feeling better now after some rest and treatment. The 27-year-old should be at third base for the White Sox on Opening Day as he looks to bounce back from a highly disappointing 2022 campaign.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids concussion White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Monday that Moncada is still dealing with a bruised rib but didn't suffer a concussion as a result of his collision during Team Cuba's loss Sund...

Impact Though prior reports suggested Moncada came away from the collision with a head injury, Grifol affirmed a day later that the infielder was dealing with an injury only to his midsection. It's not clear when Moncada might be ready to play in a game, but at this stage, the rib injury isn't believed to be anything that will affect his Opening Day availability.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Moncada was diagnosed with a concussion in addition to his bruised rib following Team Cuba's loss Sunday to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, Bob Nightengale of USA Today rep...

Impact Moncada was hurt during a collision in the bottom of the sixth inning that forced him out of the game in the subsequent frame. While his rib injury isn't believed to be particularly serious, he'll have to be monitored by the medical staff before he's cleared to return from his concussion. The 27-year-old will have a week and a half to recover before the White Sox begin the regular season against Houston on March 30. Whether he'll be available for any remaining Cactus League games remains to be seen.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing bruised rib Moncada is considered day-to-day with a bruised rib after exiting Sunday's World Baseball Classic against Team USA, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moncada was involved in a collision to close out the sixth inning Sunday and was replaced defensively in the bottom of the seventh. It's unclear whether his rib issue will impact his availability for Opening Day, but a better idea of his status should come into focus based on his usage over Chicago's final few Cactus League games.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs WBC semifinal Moncada exited Sunday's World Baseball Classic semifinal against Team USA following a collision in the bottom of the sixth inning, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports.

Impact The exact nature of Moncada's injury isn't clear, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the seventh inning following his outfield collision to close out the sixth. It seems unlikely that Cuba will advance to the World Baseball Classic final due to Team USA's significant lead, but it's unclear if Moncada's injury will impact his availability for the final few games of Cactus League action.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy this spring After an injury-plagued 2022 season, Moncada is fully healthy this spring, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Moncada was limited to only 433 plate appearances in 2022 due primarily to an oblique injury, and he suggested that he tried to return from the issue too early. That could in part explain his disastrous .212/.273/.353 line, particularly after he posted a respectable .787 OPS in 2021. This spring, Moncada has gone a combined 9-for-28 between the World Baseball Classic and Cactus League action.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE