Yoan Moncada Held Out Of Workouts
5 years agoChicago 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.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Daryl Van Schouwen
Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Daryl Van Schouwen
Yoan Moncada Not Playing On Opening Day
1 week agoLos Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) is on the team's Opening Day roster but is not in the starting lineup on Thursday versus the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Sean Burke at Rate Field. Instead, Luis Rengifo will start at third base and bat sixth for the Halos. Moncada dealt with a right-thumb injury at the end of training camp and isn't quite ready to make his regular-season debut with the Angels, but he could be back in the lineup on Saturday in Chicago after a scheduled day off on Friday. When the former White Sox third baseman is healthy, he should see regular playing time at the hot corner, with Rengifo shifting over to second base. The 29-year-old Cuban hit just .190 (4-for-21) with a double, home run and two RBI in 10 spring training games, though, after playing in just 12 games in 2024 in Chicago due to injury.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Yoan Moncada Will Be Ready For Opening Day
1 week agoLos Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) will be with the team on Opening Day on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox after recovering from a right-thumb injury, sources tell MLB.com's Francys Romero. Despite the fact that Moncada hasn't played in a game in two weeks due to his thumb injury, the 29-year-old Cuban is expected to be in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday versus White Sox right-hander Sean Burke. After yet another injury to Anthony Rendon (hip), Moncada will open the 2025 season as the Halos' primary third baseman, giving him some fantasy appeal in AL-only leagues. Moncada had 25 home runs and 79 RBI back in 2019 with the White Sox, but he hasn't had more than 14 home runs in a season since then and only played in 12 games in 2024 in his final season in Chicago.
Source: MLB.com - Francys Romero
Source: MLB.com - Francys Romero
Yoan Moncada Resumes Throwing On Monday
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) was able to resume throwing the baseball on Monday. This is a positive step forward for Moncada who has been dealing with right thumb soreness for the last few weeks. When healthy, Moncada is expected to be the everyday option at third base in Los Angeles. However, the Angels are uncertain if Moncada will be ready in time for Thursday's season opener. Moncada has struggled to stay healthy over the last few seasons, but could have some deep league value, assuming he plays everyday.
Source: Sam Blum
Source: Sam Blum
Yoan Moncada Could Land On Injured List
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) could begin the regular season on the injured list. Moncada was scratched ahead of Friday's game due to a sore thumb. At first glance, the Angels thought it was a day-to-day issue, but it appears to be more serious than that. The Angels haven't given a timetable for Moncada, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him sidelined to begin the season. The injury to Moncada probably means Tim Anderson gets more time at second base with Luis Rengifo likely sliding over to third base.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Source: Jeff Fletcher
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