Moncada (back) is expected to be back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The White Sox were optimistic about Moncada's chances of playing Tuesday, but he was ultimately ruled out with a back issue. It remains to be seen whether skipper Rick Renteria's timetable for Moncada's return will be correct this time around. He will be available off the bench Tuesday if needed, per Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com.

Moncada (back) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported after Moncada exited Sunday's game with upper-back tightness that he would likely be back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest, but he apparently is still feeling discomfort. Jose Rondon is starting at third base, hitting sixth. Per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, Moncada's back apparently bothers him when he swings right-handed, and the White Sox face lefties Tuesday and Wednesday, so we might not see him back until this weekend's series in Texas.

Moncada (back) should be ready to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada was forced to leave Sunday's matchup with the Yankees due to upper-back tightness, the second time he's had to leave a game in the last week. Luckily, the White Sox benefit from an off day Monday, and skipper Rick Renteria expects his starting third basemen to rejoin the starting nine for the series opener.

Moncada was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees with upper-back tightness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada was held out for the previous four games after suffering the back strain Monday, and he was unable to make it through Sunday's game after being re-inserted into the lineup. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but a trip to the injured list seems possible given he's been battling the back issue for most of the week.

Moncada (back) will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada had been sidelined for the previous four games with a strained back but made enough progress in his recovery over the past few days to avoid a trip to the injured list. The White Sox's decision to deploy Moncada in the field rather than at designated hitter suggests the team is comfortable with where he's at on the health front, so fantasy managers who were anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup shouldn't hesitate to activate him.

Moncada (back) could be available off the bench Saturday against the Yankees and is expected to return to the starting lineup for Sunday's contest, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada hasn't appeared in a game since leaving Monday's contest against the Nationals with a mid-back strain, but it sounds as though that's about to change. Jose Rondon will fill in for him Saturday.

Moncada (back) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada hasn't played since leaving Monday's game against the Nationals due to a mid-back strain. He stated Thursday that he was hoping to be back in action Saturday or Sunday, so he still has time to hit that target. Jose Rondon will start again at third base.

Moncada (back) is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada previously indicated he hopes to return Saturday or Sunday from the mid-back strain, so his continued absence Friday comes as no surprise. Jose Rondon will start his third straight game at the hot corner for the White Sox.

Moncada (back) said he's hoping to return Saturday or Sunday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to a mid-back strain. While it doesn't sound like the issue will force the third baseman onto the injured list, it will keep him on the bench for at least one more game. Jose Rondon is starting at the hot corner in his stead Thursday.

Moncada (back) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada is set to miss a second consecutive game as he continues to nurse a mid-back strain that he suffered earlier in the week. It remains to be seen whether the issue will force the third baseman onto the injured list; he's set to be further evaluated Thursday. Jose Rondon is starting at third base and hitting seventh in place of Moncada in this one.