"About 10 years ago, Moncada was the next big thing, rising to as high as number two on the MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospects list. Every trade rumor hinged on whether the Red Sox would be willing to move on from the Cuban infielder. Of course, they eventually did trade Moncada as the centerpiece of the Chris Sale return, and the infielder spent 2017 to 2024 with the White Sox."
"Like any 30-year-old free agent who just played on a one-year, $5 million contract, he has his flaws. I wouldn't be writing about him if there wasn't something to like, though. He posted a 116 OPS+ in 2025, meaning there's value in the bat. He's several years and several injuries removed from his peak, but he did put together seasons of 5.1 and 4.1 bWAR in 2019 and 2021. He's not without flaws, and it's fair to wonder if he'll ever get back on track due to injuries, but at the very least, he's talented."
Yoan Moncada is a 30-year-old infielder who rose to No. 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects early in his career and was traded as the centerpiece for Chris Sale. He played for the White Sox from 2017–2024 and spent 2025 on a one-year deal with the Angels. In 2025 he appeared in 84 games and posted a .234/.336/.448 line with 12 home runs, a 26% strikeout rate, 11.1% walk rate, and 0.7 bWAR, resulting in a 116 OPS+. He offers above-average bat speed, plate discipline, and power when healthy, but long-term injury history and high strikeout rates raise durability and consistency concerns. He profiles as a low-cost third-base candidate with upside.
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