There are serious red flags here, but there is a real opportunity for a value signing that has potential.
Earlier this week, the Chicago White Sox declined their $25 million team option on third baseman Yoan Moncada, electing to pay him a $5 million buyout instead. It's a sad end to the Moncada-era in Chicago, as he was once the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball. He was supposed to lead the White Sox to new heights, but instead, he spent much of the last three years injured and underperforming.have declined the $25-million club option on third baseman Yoán Moncada and the $7.
2) He has a prior track record. It's been a while, admittedly, but Moncada hit 25 homers back in 2019. He also posted a .263 average with a .375 on-base percentage back in 2021. He hit .260 back in 2023. 4) It's bound to be a short-term deal. Moncada is coming off three straight down years. His representation knows this. They'll be seeking an opportunity for him to rebuild his value. A one-year "prove it" deal is absolutely going to happen and for a Mariners team that doesn't want to spend big money and doesn't want to be married to big money long term, this will be something they can stomach.
2) Effort. There is a nonchalant way that Moncada plays the game. He can be very smooth, but it gives the appearance sometimes that he doesn't care. There are certainly White Sox fans who feel that Moncada doesn't give a great effort, and for an M's team that will come into 2025 with a lot of pressure, they can't have guys who aren't all on board from day one.
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