Yoán Moncada Fantasy

Chicago White Sox third baseman/second baseman Yoan Moncada and relief pitcher Jose Ruiz were placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The White Sox aren't specifying an injury for either player, so it's a good bet this is related to COVID-19. Moncada has been away from summer camp since Monday and it's unclear if he'll be ready for the start of the regular season. If he has tested positive for COVID-19, he'll need two negative tests in order to rejoin the team. The 25-year-old switch-hitter broke out in 2019 by slashing .315/.367/.548 with 25 home runs, 83 runs, 79 RBI and 10 steals in 132 games. Moncada's average is surely to come down based on an unsustainable BABIP last year, but he has the skills to hit 30 homers and steal double-digit bags over a full season.

yesterday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada has not participated in any workouts, which began on Friday of last week, according to a source. The team announced on Sunday that two players tested positive for COVID-19, but they didn't release names. Both players are asymptomatic, however. The White Sox won't say if Moncada was one of those two players. He was the only regular position player not on the field on Monday. If he does have the virus, he'll have to test negative twice in order to join the workouts. The 25-year-old switch-hitter is a rising player who is expected to play a key role at the top of an improved White Sox batting order. Moncada's average should come down a bit, but his drop in strikeouts in 2019 was an encouraging sign for his development. He'll provide modest power and speed at the keystone as solid middle infield option in the middle rounds of drafts.

5 days ago

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada has agreed to a five-year extension to remain with the club. The new deal could potentially buy out two years of free agency. Moncada, 24, was once the top prospect in baseball and is coming off of a breakout 2019 season. The White Sox strong offseason continues and they have now locked up outfielders Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert in addition to Moncada to provide a strong core moving forward. Moncada is ranked number 41 by RotoBaller heading into drafts and his ability to help across the board gives him a high ceiling heading into 2020.

4 months ago