Moncada went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada took reliever Jonathan Loaisiga deep in the seventh inning for a three-run shot that temporarily tied the game 7-7. The long ball was the third baseman's first of the season and netted his first three RBI of the campaign. This was just the third game of 2022 for Moncada, who missed the first month of the season due to an oblique injury.

Moncada is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

The White Sox and Guardians are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, so Moncada looks like he's just receiving some maintenance after he recently returned from the oblique injury that had sidelined him since late in Chicago's Cactus League slate. After being activated from the injured list Monday, Moncada went 2-for-8 with a walk and a run scored while starting at third base in both of the White Sox's first two games of the week.

Moncada went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a walk Monday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada made his season debut after being sidelined for the first month by an oblique injury. He was hit by a pitch in his first plate appearance and scored his first run of the campaign on a wild pitch. He subsequently added a single and a free pass to reach base three times. Moncada hit second in the White Sox lineup and is projected to remain there consistently to begin his campaign.

The White Sox reinstated Moncada (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago has yet to unveil its lineup ahead of Monday's series opener against the Guardians, but manager Tony La Russa said Sunday that Moncada would slot in as the White Sox's No. 2 hitter in his 2022 debut, per Daryl Van Schouwen. Moncada was given the green light to rejoin the White Sox following a productive six-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte in which he slashed .318/.360/.636 with two home runs and a double.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa confirmed that Moncada (oblique) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Guardians, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, La Russa added that Moncada will be included in the lineup Monday as the No. 2 hitter, with Luis Robert moving into the cleanup spot to accommodate the 26-year-old for what will be his 2022 debut. Moncada was placed on the injured list after he strained his right oblique shortly before Opening Day, but he was cleared to start up a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte in late April. Over his six games with the affiliate, Moncada hit .318 with two home runs, a double and two walks.

Manager Tony La Russa said Wednesday that Moncada (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old has appeared in three games with Triple-A Charlotte since beginning his rehab assignment Saturday, and he'll apparently have a full week in the minors to get back up to speed. The oblique strain has sidelined Moncada for the first month of the season, but he's on track to make his season debut Monday versus the Guardians.

Moncada (oblique) has gone 3-for-7 with a home run, two strikeouts and a walk across two games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada appears to be nearing full strength, as he attempted a stolen base Saturday and proceeded to slug a home run Sunday. Most importantly, all indications are that he's had no setbacks with his oblique to this point, as manager Tony La Russa reported that the infielder was able to move freely without discomfort, per Joey Pollizze of MLB.com. The team has yet to announce the date when Moncada will make his season debut, though the White Sox begin a series against the Cubs on Tuesday that could include his return if he continues on the same track.

Moncada (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada resumed taking live batting practice Tuesday and is still experiencing some pain while swinging left-handed, but he's now been cleared to return to game action. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a right oblique strain for nearly a month, and he'll likely require several rehab games before he rejoins the White Sox. However, Moncada will likely have a chance to appear in major-league games as early as next week.

Moncada (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte this weekend if all goes well before then, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada strained his right oblique shortly before Opening Day. As recently as Friday, he was still experiencing soreness while swinging, but it appears as though he's made enough progress that the White Sox believe he'll be able to begin a rehab assignment soon.

Monacada "is still feeling something" in his injured oblique while swinging left-handed, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada took some swings Friday, but with him still experiencing some soreness, it remains to be seen when he will do so again. It's unclear when he may be ready to return to action.