On March 5th, 2020, the White Sox extended their young third baseman after a breakout 2019 season. Moncada finished 2019 with a .315 batting average and 25 home runs, hitting for an OPS of .915 and OPS+ of 140. Believe it or not, the Southside was trying to build a new core of players in order to compete. They signed Yasmani Grandal, José Abreu, Dallas Keuchel and prospect Luis Robert Jr. to multiyear extensions during the offseason, and gave Eloy Jiménez a six-year, $43 million deal the offseason prior. Ultimately, the White Sox didn't become the next big title contender in MLB. Moncada's deal had some highs and lows. His 2021 was very good, registering 4.1 bWAR. Since then, Moncada's been battling injuries every season. He played 92 games in 2023, and just 12 in 2024 with an abductor strain. Moncada joined the Los Angeles Angels in 2025, appearing in 84 games. Offensively he's still productive, rocking a 116 OPS+. But the best ability is availability, and half a season isn't a great sign. Currently, entering March 5th, 2026, Moncada is hit-less in Spring Training, going 0 for 13 with three walks and seven strikeouts.
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