Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back), who didn't play on Monday due to a sore back, is unlikely to return for the series against the Minnesota Twins this week. The White Sox conclude their series against Minnesota on Wednesday and then have an off day on Friday, so hopefully Moncada will be good to go on Friday. Hanser Alberto got the start at the hot corner in Moncada's absence on Monday, and he and Jake Burger could split playing time at the position until Moncada is ready to return to the lineup. Injuries wiped out the 27-year-old's 2022 campaign, so fantasy managers can't like the fact that he's already dealing with some nagging ailments. He's gone 12-for-39 (.308) with four doubles, two home runs, five RBI and four runs in his first nine games in 2023.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is being listed as day-to-day with back soreness. It's why he didn't start in Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. With Moncada out Monday, Hanser Alberto got the start at the hot corner for the White Sox. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Moncada can return to action on Tuesday, as he's hitting .308 (12-for-39) with four doubles, two home runs, five RBI and four runs scored in his first nine games of the season. The 27-year-old's 2022 campaign was wrecked by injuries, so his fantasy managers will be hoping he can avoid prolonged absences this year as he attempts to bounce back.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander Rich Hill. Moncada is at third base and is batting cleanup in his return. He didn't play on Thursday after fouling a ball off his foot in Wednesday's contest, but the injury obviously wasn't very serious. Fantasy managers will want to get the 27-year-old back into their starting lineups on Friday. After an extremely disappointing 2022 campaign that was mostly wrecked due to injuries, Moncada is bouncing back early on with a .440 average (11-for-25) with four doubles, two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored in his first six games.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants in the matinee game. It's just a normal day of rest for Moncada, who has been excellent for his fantasy managers to start the season. In his first six games played, he's gone 11-for-25 (.440) with four doubles, two home runs, three runs scored, five RBI, one walk and eight strikeouts in 26 plate appearances. If the 27-year-old can stay healthy all year, a big bounce-back season could surely be in the cards. With Moncada on the bench, Hanser Alberto is starting at third base and hitting fifth against left-hander Alex Wood. Alberto has limited DFS upside with 19 career homers in eight big-league seasons.

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.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (rib) is being listed as day-to-day with a bruised rib that he suffered in an outfield collision while playing for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic against Team USA. Moncada avoided a concussion after colliding with teammate Luis Robert Jr. on Sunday evening. Both Moncada and Robert are expected to fly back on Tuesday and be in camp with the White Sox on Wednesday. It remains to be seen when the 27-year-old will get back into a game in the Cactus League, but he's unlikely to need to start the season on the injured list. Moncada had his worst season in 2022 and has battled injuries in recent seasons, but he's still young and could be a nice value pick to rebound in 2023.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada has impressed new manager Pedro Grifol so far. Moncada is scheduled to play for Team Cuba in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, which is a risk for a player that has had his fair share of injuries over the years. He hit just .212/.273/.353 with 12 home runs in 104 games in 2022, but he prepared extra hard this offseason in a way that he thinks will bode well for his health and performance. "I did everything," Moncada said. "Took better care of my body, exercises to be more athletic and move better." Moncada suffered an oblique strain on the last day of camp last year and didn't make his season debut until May 8. Fantasy managers just aren't sure which version of Moncada they are getting. He's ranked by RotoBaller as the No. 25 fantasy third baseman.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Moncada fouled a ball off the top of his foot on Tuesday and will miss his second straight game, but he's considered day-to-day right now. It's been a tough year for the 27-year-old Cuban, as he's hitting just .212/.278/.358 with 12 home runs, 49 RBI, 39 runs scored and two stolen bases in 372 at-bats in an injury-riddled campaign. Josh Harrison will get another start at the hot corner on Thursday and will hit eighth against Twins right-hander Louie Varland. Harrison has gone 10-for-27 (.370) in his last nine games, but he has very little pop and will be a low-upside DFS play.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (foot) is day-to-day with a bone bruise on the top of his foot and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, according to acting manager Miguel Cairo. Moncada fouled a ball off the top of his foot on Tuesday and will undergo X-rays. The 27-year-old switch-hitting Dominican is having a tough 2022 campaign, hitting just .212/.278/.358 with 12 home runs, 49 RBI, 39 runs scored and two stolen bases in 372 at-bats. With Moncada out of the lineup, Josh Harrison is starting at third base and batting eighth against Twins right-hander Josh Winder. Harrison has gone 3-for-10 but hasn't driven in a run or scored a run in the last week.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He returned from the injured list on Monday, but didn't play in that contest. The switch-hitter will bat second and play third base against right-hander Logan Gilbert on Tuesday. Moncada is slashing .197/.269/.313 with seven homers, 40 RBI this season. Fantasy managers can stream Moncada at their own risk, but there should be better options available.

The Chicago White Sox reinstated third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) and left-hander Aaron Bummer (shoulder) from the injured list on Monday and optioned outfielders Adam Haseley and Mark Payton to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. The team also outrighted right-hander Tobias Myers to Charlotte. Moncada will return from his minimal stint on the injured list, but he's not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. Josh Harrison is getting the nod at the hot corner, but Moncada should play mostly every day for the White Sox at third base down the stretch. He's hitting a very disappointing .197/.269/.313 with seven homers, 40 RBI and 28 runs scored in 294 at-bats in 2022.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) exited Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with tightness in his left hamstring. He went 2-for-2 before being removed from Thursday's contest during the fifth inning. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day and will undergo further evaluation after the game. He is slashing .197/.269/.313 with seven home runs, 40 RBI, and 28 runs across 324 plate appearances. Moncada has been limited to 80 games this season due to lower body injuries. If Moncada were to miss any games, Romy Gonzalez would see an uptick in at-bats. Stay tuned.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (foot) was removed from Wednesday's contest against the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old fouled a ball off his foot in the fourth inning of the game and showed some discomfort after the incident. He initially remained in the game and even took another at-bat, but Josh Harrison eventually replaced him in the seventh inning. Moncada finished the day going 1-for-3 with a single. After his removal, he underwent X-rays and they came back negative. The team has labeled his injury as a bruised right foot and he is being considered day-to-day.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) is expected to return on Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa. This was the expectation, but La Russa reiterated that Moncada is ready to play again. He has been sidelined since June 18 due to a right hamstring strain. The 27-year-old has struggled heavily at the plate, so hopefully he can turn it around. Fantasy managers should prepare for Moncada to be back in their lineups soon.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) could be ready to return Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa. Moncada was placed on the injured list, retroactive to June 18, with a strained right hamstring, and Tuesday is when he is eligible to come back. Although Moncada had been struggling severely this season with a brutal .179/.230/.292 slash line, his last game before his injury was his best, as he tallied five hits, including a home run and a double along with five RBI. Even with that effort, though, it is hard to trust Moncada in fantasy, especially since Jake Burger has been playing well in his absence. Moncada could see reduced playing time when he returns, which would make him non-viable in most fantasy leagues.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third time that Moncada will ride the pine in the team's last seven games. The 27-year-old has battled injuries this year and is struggling to the tune of a .133/.179/.211 slash line with only two home runs, six RBI and five runs scored in 90 at-bats over 24 games. Moncada has seen his fantasy stock tumble dramatically this year, and he could continue to lose playing time at the hot corner as long as Jake Burger produces. Burger is at third again on Sunday and is hitting fifth against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. Burger is hitting .280/.326/.528 with eight home runs, 22 RBI and 18 runs scored in 36 games in his second big-league season.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) returned to action on Thursday after a five-game absence due to a quadriceps injury. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the contest. After the game, he spoke to White Sox beat writer Daryl Van Schouwen and told him that his quad felt good and that he fully expects to play again on Friday as well. We'll see if the White Sox choose to be cautious with the 27-year-old, but it's certainly good news that he's feeling raring to go after his return to action.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) is back at third base and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Moncada missed the last five games with an injured quadriceps muscle. Hopefully the time off allowed him to regroup mentally, as the 27-year-old enters Thursday's action with just a .131/.172/.246 slash line with two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored in 64 plate appearances over 16 games played. Before his injury, Moncada went hitless in 15 at-bats over a five-game stretch.