YOÁN MONCADA NEWS

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

With something to prove, Moncada eyes rebound GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Offseason work adjustments employed by White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada certainly could be linked to his first appear...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chicago White Sox 3rd baseman Yoán Moncada is aiming to bounce back after a subpar 2022: 'He's hungry for information' Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada thinks he has something to prove after slashing .212/.273/.353 in 104 games last season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Came back too soon from injury Moncada said Thursday that he probably came back too soon from an early-season oblique injury last year, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Perhaps a lingering oblique injury can at least partly explain a disastrous showing from Moncada in 2022 which saw him post just a .626 OPS with 12 home runs over 104 games. The 27-year-old said he's done "everything" differently this offseason as far as his training goes, including getting more massages. Moncada added that he hasn't been dealing with the shoulder soreness he usually experiences at the beginning of spring training. Obviously, a bounce-back season from Moncada would be huge for the White Sox' 2023 outlook.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert and Yoán Moncada are picked for Cuba's World Baseball Classic roster Cubans signed with MLB organizations and other foreign clubs will join domestic stars for the first time on the national team that will play...

JANUARY 26, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Three hits in return Moncada (foot) went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Moncada missed the last two games due to a bone bruise on his foot. The third baseman played the full game Friday and was effective from the No. 6 spot in the order. He put up six multi-hit efforts in 19 games in September, going 24-for-82 (.293) for the month. He's slashing just .218/.282/.364 with 12 home runs, 50 RBI, 40 runs scored and two stolen bases through 99 contests overall.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Friday Moncada (foot) is starting at third base and batting sixth Friday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact After missing the last two games due to a bone bruise on the top of his foot, Moncada is officially good to go again. He will return to face Yu Darvish, whom he is 1-for-9 against in his career with four strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Remains out of lineup Moncada (foot) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Impact Moncada was held out of Wednesday's lineup with a sore foot, and he will sit out for a second straight day. Josh Harrison will man the hot corner in Moncada's place.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wallner's 3 RBIs help Twins send Sox to 8th straight loss

Minnesota rookie Matt Wallner drove in a career-high three runs and Gio Urshela and Jake Cave each had three hits as the Twins beat Chicago 7-4, sending the White Sox to their eigh...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing foot injury Moncada isn't starting Wednesday against the Twins due to a bone bruise on the top of his foot, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Moncada sustained his injury when fouling a ball off his foot late in Tuesday's loss to the Twins, and he'll undergo X-rays to determine the extent of the issue. He's considered day-to-day for now, but Josh Harrison should see increased time at third base if Moncada is forced to miss additional time.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE