The White Sox declined Moncada's $25 million club option for 2025, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran infielder will be given a $5 million buyout. It was an obvious move, given where the White Sox' roster stands and the fact that Moncada was limited to just 12 games in 2024 and 92 games in 2023 due to injury. Moncada won't turn 30 until May, but durability concerns and inconsistent production could point to a bearish market this winter.

Moncada went 0-for-1 in Thursday's loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada appeared in his first game since being activated from the injured list. He entered the contest as a pinch-runner in the 12th inning and struck out in his only plate appearance. Moncada does not appear to have a regular role in the White Sox's lineup to the close the season, as he has yet to start in three opportunities since his activation.

The White Sox activated Moncada (adductor) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada is finally ready to return to action after being sidelined since early April with an adductor strain. He hit .342/.413/.537 with one home run over 12 games after resuming a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte late last month. However, Moncada is not in Monday's lineup against the Angels, and manager Grady Sizemore stated before Monday's game that he doesn't have a concrete plan to get Moncada back into the starting nine, per Kyle Glaser of Baseball America. Sizemore went on to say the club would actually like to see more of Bryan Ramos and Miguel Vargas down the stretch of the regular season, likely to help make decisions about the future.

Moncada (adductor) joined the White Sox on Sunday and is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old has been sidelined since April due to an adductor strain, but he's apparently ready to rejoin the active roster after a 12-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada played in just 11 games prior to the injury, but he'll look to finish the season strong as he likely heads into free agency this offseason, since the White Sox are a strong bet to decline his $25 million club option for 2025.

Moncada (adductor) is expected to play in at least five more rehab games for Triple-A Charlotte before being activated from the 60-day injured list, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada has been on the injured list since April while recovering from an adductor strain and a related setback that caused him to be pulled off a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break. Though he's reported no setbacks since kicking off a second rehab assignment this past Tuesday, Moncada has looked rusty in his first game action in a month and a half, going 2-for-10 with a double and two strikeouts. Based on Romero's report, the White Sox are leaning toward keeping Moncada at Charlotte throughout the week, so he shouldn't be expected to return from the 60-day injured list until the second week of September. Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa will likely continue to share reps at third base until Moncada is back with the big club.

Moncada (thigh) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada started his initial rehab assignment in early July but was pulled off after just five games due to general soreness. He's now ready to give it a go again, setting up a potential early-September return if all goes well this time around. Moncada's last game with the White Sox before he suffered an adductor strain came back in early April.

General manager Chris Getz said Friday that Moncada (thigh) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada has been on the IL since early April due to an adductor strain. He started a rehab assignment in early July, and in his five outings before being pulled July 22 due to general soreness, he went 8-for-15 with four runs scored and two RBI. How Moncada responds to his second rehab stint will indicate whether the White Sox will bring the 29-year-old third baseman back into the fold or hold him out until the 2025 season.

Moncada (adductor) has been running since being pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment but is still "feeling something there" during his recovery process, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada was returned from his rehab assignment July 22 due to "anticipated soreness" and it wasn't viewed as a setback in his recovery from a left adductor strain. However, the third baseman hasn't shown any significant signs of improvement and is still dealing with lingering soreness. The White Sox have already indicated they don't intend to rush Moncada back, and a timeline for return has yet to be established for the 29-year-old.

Moncada (adductor) has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to soreness, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol referred to the soreness as "anticipated" and added that "there's nothing where we feel he's taken a step back." Moncada will be re-evaluated before it's determined when he might be ready to be sent out for games again. Out since early April with an adductor strain, Moncada had gone 8-for-15 with one double in five rehab contests with the White Sox' Arizona Complex League affiliate.

The White Sox are being cautious in their plans for Moncada's (thigh) return, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada has gone 8-for-15 across five games with the Arizona Complex League club but has had mixed results in terms of his recovery, per manager Pedro Grifol. The team has consistently stated they will be cautious with Moncada, so he could engage in a lengthy rehab assignment.