YOÁN MONCADA NEWS

Moncada leads White Sox against the Astros following 5-hit performance

The Chicago White Sox take on the Houston Astros after Yoán Moncada had five hits against the Tigers on Wednesday

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks out for five hits Moncada went 5-for-6 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and five RBI in Wednesday's 13-0 rout of the Tigers.

Impact It had been just over a month since Moncada had a multi-hit game or a homer, but the 27-year-old accomplished both in a slump-busting performance. In the 22 games since his last productive outing, Moncada had slashed a woeful .115/.159/.141 with only three runs and three RBI. Jake Burger (hand) seemed on the verge of stealing the starting job at third base away until he got hurt, but the competition might have been what Moncada needed to wake up at the plate.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base multiple times Moncada went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a walk Monday against the Tigers.

Impact It wasn't a particularly notable line, but Moncada's performance marked only the fourth time he's reached base multiple times in a game this season. Though he's appeared in only 26 contests to this point, Moncada is still hitting just .137/.188/.211 on the campaign. Moncada has slowly started to lose playing time to Jake Burger, and he will come under even more pressure once Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is able to return.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on playing time Moncada is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact Moncada will sit for the third time in the last seven games. Jake Burger, who is starting at third base, has simply been more productive than Moncada this season, so while Burger will get most of his starts at designated hitter, he will also keep cutting into Moncada's playing time. Moncada is hitting .133 with three extra-base hits and zero steals in 90 at-bats.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I've been working': Yoán Moncada is searching for consistency at the plate for the Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada entered Saturday slashing .141/.189/.224 with two home runs and six RBIs in 23 games.

JUNE 12, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Sitting Thursday Moncada is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Dodgers.

Impact Moncada will get a breather after starting the first two games of the series, going 1-for-7 in those contests. Jake Burger will get the start at third base and bat fifth Thursday.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kopech, Pollock lead White Sox to 4-0 win over Dodgers

Michael Kopech pitched six innings of one-hit ball, pinch-hitter AJ Pollock delivered a two-run double against his former team and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodger...

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Sunday Moncada is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

Impact Moncada is hitting .088 with zero home runs and zero steals over his last 10 games. Jake Burger will start at third base and hit fifth.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies fifth RBI in return Moncada went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Moncada missed five consecutive games with a quadriceps injury, but he returned Thursday to play third base and hit third. He tallied a run-scoring single in the eighth inning to record his fifth RBI of the campaign. Moncada has had a fitful start to the season after being sidelined by an oblique injury as well as a few issues in his lower body, and he's hitting just .138/.176/.246 across 68 plate appearances as a result.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Thursday Moncada is starting at third base and batting third in Thursday's series finale versus the Blue Jays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Moncada was out of the starting lineup for the past five games with a quadriceps injury, but he felt well enough to make two appearances off the bench during that stretch. The third baseman comes into the contest in the middle of a 2-for-31 stretch at the plate dating back to May 17, and he only has one multi-hit effort this season in 13 starts.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Moncada (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto.

Impact The White Sox have thus far resisted placing Moncada on the 10-day injured list, but he'll be on the bench for a fifth consecutive game due to his sore quad. Jake Burger will pick up another start at third base Wednesday while the White Sox continue to evaluate Moncada on a game-by-game basis.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing fourth straight game Moncada (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Though he was able to make a cameo as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cubs and had the benefit of a team off day Monday, Moncada's sore quad will keep him on the bench for a fourth consecutive contest. Jake Burger will pick up the start at third base in Moncada's stead and will bat out of the cleanup spot.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as pinch hitter Moncada (quadriceps) entered Sunday's game against the Cubs as a pinch hitter and grounded out in his only plate appearance.

Impact Moncada was out of the lineup for the third consecutive game Sunday, which led to some concern that he would need a stint on the injured list. While that remains a possibility, Moncada's appearance as a pinch hitter is a good sign for his potential availability to begin the team's series against Toronto on Tuesday.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Moncada (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Moncada is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game as he continues to manage quadriceps soreness. It's not believed to be a serious injury, but a trip to the injured list becomes more likely the longer he sits out. Jake Burger will receive another start at the hot corner in his place.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs try to sweep 2-game series against the White Sox

The Chicago Cubs will look to sweep a two-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing quadriceps soreness Moncada, who isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, is dealing with quadriceps soreness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The White Sox said Thursday that Moncada was dealing with leg soreness, but general manager Rick Hahn clarified the nature of the third baseman's injury Saturday. Moncada isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, but Jake Burger will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth Saturday.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Moncada (leg) isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Moncada has been dealing with leg soreness recently, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight matchup. Jake Burger will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with leg soreness Moncada isn't starting Thursday against the Red Sox due to leg soreness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Tony La Russa didn't sound too concerned about the severity of Moncada's injury but said that the team wanted to give the third baseman an extra day of rest prior to Friday's scheduled day off. Moncada should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's series opener against the Cubs.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Moncada isn't starting Thursday against the Red Sox.

Impact Moncada has gone 0-for-13 with four strikeouts over the last three games, and he'll get a breather Thursday. Jake Burger will take over at third base and bat seventh.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Devers, once overshadowed by fellow prospect Yoan Moncada, is now a superstar for the Red Sox - The Boston Globe It's hard not to link the paths of the two third basemen, who came through the Sox farm system together as youngsters.

MAY 26, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep

Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox be...

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late lineup addition for Game 1 Moncada (leg) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Impact The 26-year-old was originally absence from the lineup but will end up starting with Tim Anderson (undisclosed) being a late scratch. Moncada was scratched Saturday due to a leg injury but made an appearance off the bench, and his return to the lineup Sunday confirms the injury isn't a serious issue.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup for Game 1 Moncada (leg) is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Impact Moncada was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a leg injury and will remain out of the starting nine for Sunday's matinee. However, the 26-year-old entered as a pinch hitter and remained in the game defensively Saturday, so he could be in the lineup for Game 2 of the twin bill.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as pinch hitter Moncada (leg) went 0-for-1 in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Moncada was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a leg issue that first popped up Thursday. However, he entered the game as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and remained in the contest to man third base. While it's unclear if Moncada will be in the lineup Sunday, the appearance seemingly indicates that he will avoid a stint on the injured list.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with leg injury Moncada was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Yankees due to a leg injury, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Moncada felt discomfort in his leg Thursday against the Royals but played through the issue in Friday's series opener against the Yankees. While he was a late scratch prior to Saturday's matchup, manager Tony La Russa said the 26-year-old will be available off the bench. Josh Harrison will shift to third base while Leury Garcia enters the lineup at the keystone.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE