Moncada will start at second base and bat sixth in his White Sox debut Wednesday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

With the trade of Todd Frazier (along with relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle) to the Yankees on Tuesday, the White Sox officially christened their rebuild, so the team's focus will turn to giving young players more extended opportunities at the big-league level throughout the second half. Moncada, who was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte late Tuesday to assume Frazier's roster spot, is the avatar for the organization's youth movement, and is expected to settle into an everyday role at the keystone the rest of the way. Moncada struggled to make contact in his first taste of the big leagues last September while he was a member of the Red Sox, but with another year of experience under his belt, he should provide a greater impact this time around. He was batting .282 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases over 361 plate appearances at Charlotte prior to his promotion.

Moncada, who was called up to Chicago on Tuesday, is expected to play on a regular basis, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it could have been assumed that Moncada, the White Sox's top prospect, would have an everyday job, general manager Rick Hahn affirmed that Tuesday when he said the team wasn't not bringing "him here to sit." He will be in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Moncada has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada was hitting .285/.381/.452 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases at Triple-A. As Chicago's top prospect, and perhaps the top prospect in baseball, he should be a fixture in the everyday lineup for the rebuilding White Sox.

Moncada is hitting .237 with two home runs, one stolen base and a 14:4 K:BB in his last 10 games (38 at-bats) for Triple-A Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

His season line still sits at a respectable .282/.380/.455 with 11 home runs and 16 steals on 21 attempts, but it is hard to say he is really forcing the White Sox's hand with regards to a promotion to the big leagues. Once he starts cutting down on the multi-strikeout games against Triple-A pitching, he could get a look at some point in the second half. He has played every game at second base this season, so while he only qualifies at third base in most formats, he should gain eligibility at the keystone shortly after his eventual promotion.

Moncada was activated from the 7-day disabled list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The top prospect in the White Sox organization had been out since May 15 with a thumb injury, though appears to be healthy and ready to return to game action following a minor absence. Moncada will resume his starting spot with Triple-A Charlotte, where he has gotten off to a hot start with a .331/.401/.504 slashline and 15 RBI through 34 games.

Moncada was placed on the 7-day disabled list with a bruised left thumb, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

X-rays came back clean, so Moncada's placement on the disabled list seems more precautionary. He described the injury as nagging, so the White Sox will likely give the top prospect ample time to heal before getting him back in action. Moncada is off to a healthy start at Triple-A this season, slashing .331/.401/.504 with six homers and 10 stolen bases through 34 games.

Moncada is going to be with Triple-A Charlotte for a while, according to general manager Rick Hahn, CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Moncada has cut down on his strikeouts of late (seven in his last 39 at-bats), the White Sox apparently want to see "all the proof" that the top prospect in baseball is ready to return to the big leagues after he struggled mightily in a brief sampling last September. Those who were banking on a promotion shortly after May 13, when the White Sox would gain an extra year of control, will apparently have to wait until perhaps June or July. Of course, this tactic should make it more likely that Moncada hits the ground running when he does arrive. He has 30/30 potential down the road, and could still be a major asset down the stretch in single-season leagues, his owners just need to be patient.

Moncada is riding a nine-game hit streak at Triple-Charlotte, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moncada is 12-for-34 (.353) with a .935 OPS, one home run, three RBI and two stolen bases over that stretch. He also had a homer in two of the four games before that run started. The 21-year-old said he's ready to join the White Sox, but the club probably will keep him down until sometime in June so they can gain another year of club control. He's one of the few prospects worth stashing in shallow fantasy baseball leagues.

Moncada has a .291/.457/.613 line in 31 at-bats during his first seven games of the year with Triple-A Charlotte, Ryan Hannable of WEEI FM reports. Moncada has two home runs, four walks and 10 strikeouts in that time.

EDGE Analysis

The whiffs are likely the most surprising, but they reflect a trend of shaky plate discipline he showed during his brief 2016 MLB sample as a rookie. It helps that Moncada continues to mash around those struggles, but it also shows why the White Sox may keep him down on the farm for seasoning even beyond May 13, when they would gain an extra year of control over his rights.

Moncada has seven hits in 11 at-bats over his first two games at Triple-A Charlotte, but White Sox manager Rick Renteria is not thinking about having him up with Chicago, Paul Skrbina of the Chicago Tribune reports. "For me to start thinking that far ahead wouldn't be prudent," said the manager.

EDGE Analysis

It's only natural for speculation to pick up as the organization's top prospect gets off to such a hot start, but the organization has preached patience during this rebuilding year. General manager Rick Hahn has been adamant about not rushing Moncada, who still has some development to do in the minors.