The talent has always been there, and now the price tag will there for interested teams. However, the question remains if he can stay healthy.
Former Chicago White Sox third baseman and current free agent Yoan Moncada left the game on Thursday after being hit by a pitch in the right hand. Moncada has been playing in the Premier12 Tournament representing Cuba.
There's no word yet on the severity of his injury, but it's something to monitor as the offseason continues on. Cuban Baseball Insider Francys Romero had the information on social media: Yoan Moncada left the game between Cuba and Korea in the 5th inning after being hit by pitch on his right hand.This comes on the heels of a report from Romero that said that at least five teams have been monitoring Moncada in free agency. He became a free agent after the Chicago White Sox declined his $25 million team option at the outset of the offseason. The Premier12 Tournament represented a chance for him to show teams what he's got early in the offseason.
Injuries have been a major issue for Moncada over the last few years. He played 104 games in 2022, 92 in 2023 and just 12 this past season, so that's another reason why this hand issue is concerning. From a pure speculation standpoint, Moncada can likely be had on a cheap, one-year deal. For that reason, he should continue to generate interest - provided he's healthy.Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University.
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