Yoán Moncada Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 225 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/27/1995 (27)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- None
Yoán Moncada Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Yoán Moncada News
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that third baseman Yoan Moncada is good to go to play on Opening Day on Thursday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Moncada has been dealing with lower-back stiffness, but he got through a workout on Wednesday with no issues and will be in the lineup on Thursday to kick off the 2023 regular season. Like most of Chicago's players in 2022, the 27-year-old switch-hitting third baseman just wasn't able to get into any kind of a groove due to injuries. He finished with a .212/.273/.353 slash line, 12 home runs, 51 RBI and 41 runs scored in 104 games. It's hard to know what to expect from Moncada in 2023, but he should be much more productive with better health.
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) has been removed early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Colorado Rockies. It sounds like the switch-hitting infielder was removed was a precaution due to lower back stiffness. This doesn't sound like an issue that is going to force Moncada to be placed on the injured list. The hope is that he'll be fine for Opening Day. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and third baseman Yoan Moncada (rib) are expected to return to the team's Cactus League lineup on Friday after playing for Team USA and Team Cuba, respectively, in the World Baseball Classic. Moncada collided with his teammate in the outfield in the semifinal game against Team USA on Sunday, but he avoided a concussion and will be fine for Opening Day on March 30. Chicago's left side of the infield will need to stay healthy all year so that the team can avoid another disappointing showing in 2023. Anderson is the much more consistent fantasy option and is one of the best all-around hitters in baseball at a premium position.
Batting Order
| 1 | Elvis Andrus |
| 2 | Romy Gonzalez |
| 3 | Andrew Vaughn |
| 4 | Gavin Sheets |
| 5 | Seby Zavala |
| 6 | Oscar Colas |
| 7 | Moises Castillo |
| 8 | DJ Gladney |
| 9 | Wes Kath |
Yoán Moncada Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Elvis Andrus |
| 2 | Romy Gonzalez |
| 3 | Andrew Vaughn |
| 4 | Gavin Sheets |
| 5 | Seby Zavala |
| 6 | Oscar Colas |
| 7 | Moises Castillo |
| 8 | DJ Gladney |
| 9 | Wes Kath |
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada produced mixed results during 144 games in 2021. Although he walked 13.6% of the time, got on base at a .375 clip, and scored 74 runs, he went deep just 14 times, hit .263, and stole just three bases, along with a disappointing 61 RBI. After smashing 25 HRs during a breakout 2019 season, in which he posted an elite 12.2 Barrel%, Moncada's barrel rate dipped to 6.2% in 2020, followed by an 8.2% mark last season. His 13% HR/FB in 2021 implies he didn't have much bad luck, and his below-average 20.3 FB% isn't a good sign of more home runs to come. Moncada hit .315 in 2019, but his average exit velocity was 93.1 MPH, compared to 90.1 MPH last season. His 2021 25.5 K% doesn't help in that area, and the 26-year-old's .350 BABIP gives reason to believe his batting average will take a hit if he can't start annihilating the ball again. Even though his sprint speed is still in the 67th percentile, he's swiped just three bases his past 196 games, implying his days of 10-plus steals are over. Moncada's excellent on-base ability will provide fantasy managers with enough runs, but without extra-base power, his RBI total will be suboptimal. His current ADP of 142 isn't ideal, and drafters are better off waiting for Justin Turner at pick 154.
