White Sox Third Base Yoan Moncada He has rejoined the club after one season on the disabled list, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Moncada had been in IL since July 10. The reason for IL’s placement in Moncada was not disclosed at the time, but announced Thursday that it tested positive for COVID-19 (via Merkin).
Right handed Jose ruiz, whom the White Sox placed in the IL with Moncada, also returned. She will head to Schaumburg, Illinois, to join the Chicago Taxi Squad.
Manager Rick Renteria is unsure whether Moncada will have enough time to prepare for opening day on July 24, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. The White Sox will make a decision about it in the next two to three days. Still, it’s good news for the White Sox and the sport that Moncada has returned to health. The 25-year-old exploded last season with a .315 / .367 / .548 line (141 wRC +), 25 home runs, 10 stolen bases and 5.7 fWAR in 559 plate appearances. If the White Sox are finally going to return to contention soon, it stands to reason that it plays a big role in their success.
Ruiz, also 25, pitched 40 innings for Chicago in 2019, but struggled to keep opponents at bay. In total, Ruiz had an ERA of 5.63 / 5.36 FIP with 7.88 K / 9 and 5.4 BB / 9.
