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Yoan Moncada exits WBC game early with bruised rib

Originally posted on Sox On 35th | By Jordan Lazowski | Last updated 3/20/23

Editor’s Note: This article was updated after a new report from Bob Nightengale came out stating that Yoan Moncada did NOT sustain a concussion during this collision.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada left today’s World Baseball Classic semifinal game early after colliding with outfielder Roel Santos on a pop-up from Kyle Schwarber.

It has since been announced that Moncada left the game with a bruised rib and is considered day-to-day.

Not good. Yoan Moncada and Roel Santos collide on a fly ball to shallow left field.

Santos made the catch to the end the inning, but both hit the ground. Moncada appeared shaken up, but he's walking off the field under his own power.
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) March 20, 2023

Yoán Moncada was slow to get up after colliding with a teammate while going for a fly ball. pic.twitter.com/KD1A3JMA7a
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 20, 2023

Moncada seemed to be all right after that 6th inning collision
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) March 20, 2023

Moncada left the WBC contest with a bruised rib. He is listed as day to day.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) March 20, 2023

Prior to exiting the game, Moncada went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored in the game, and in fact, Moncada was a huge part of Team Cuba’s trip to the World Baseball Classic semifinals, hitting .435 across the entire tournament.

The speed with which an update was given on Moncada was a positive sign. However, since Team USA defeated Cuba 14-2 in the semifinals, we should expect a quick update from the White Sox on Moncada’s status in the coming days. This will also lead to the return of Luis Robert Jr. to the ballclub, who didn’t have nearly as successful of a tournament as Moncada.

Should the White Sox provide any further information, we will continue to give updates.

This article first appeared on Sox On 35th and was syndicated with permission.

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