The White Sox told reporters (including ) that third baseman will be Jarrod Uthoff Jersey activated for tomorrows game against the Angels. Moncada has been out with a left adductor strain since April 9. Prior to his injury, he was off to a relatively strong start in 2024, going 11-for-39 (.282) with a 122 wRC+ in 11 games. Moncada has dealt with injuries in almost every season of his career, and outside of a phenomenal performance in 2019, he has struggled to live up to his top prospect billing. However, if he can be just a league-average hitter and a capable defender at third base, the 29-year-old will represent a huge upgrade for the White Sox lineup over the final two weeks of the season. , who has been starting for the club at third base since the trade deadline, is batting .112 with a .395 OPS so far in his brief tenure on the South Side. He has made four errors in just 27 games at third base, accruing -2 OAA and -2 DRS. The White Sox arent going to give up Vargas (himself a former top prospect) just yet, but there is no denying that Moncada should make for a significant improvement. Chicago doesnt have much to play for this year, but the club is still hoping to avoid setting a new modern-day record for most lo ses in a season. Meanwhile, Moncada is looking to make a strong impre sion before most likely entering free agency in the offseason; the White Sox are all but certain to turn down his $25MM club option for 2025 in favor of a $5MM buyout. More from around the AL Central: was dominant over his first five starts with the Royals after the trade deadline (1.85 ERA in 24 1/3 IP) before a left hamstring strain forced him to the 15-day IL. He has not pitched since August 27. Lorenzen made his second rehab appearance this past Friday, and prior to the game, noted the right-hander was likely to rejoin the team this coming week. However, Rogers reported today that he was more sore than normal following his rehab outing, so the Royals will need to wait and see how he feels in the coming days before determining his next steps. The phrasing more sore than normal doesnt nece sarily suggest a serious setback, but its far le s likely Lorenzen will be pitching in Kansas City this week. Twins manager revealed that outfielder/DH is playing through a hamstring injury (per ). That explains why he hasnt played the field since last Tuesday. It also explains why, in Gleemans words, hes running at way le s than full speed. Its surely concerning for the Twins that their cleanup hitter is nursing an injury, but Baldelli suggests the hamstring i sue hasnt had an impact on Larnachs swing. Thats certainly a relief for Twins fans, considering how important Larnach has been to this offense. He rarely plays against left-handed pitching, but he has been one of Minnesotas better bats when he has the platoon advantage. He boasts a team-leading 15 home runs and 47 RBI against right-handed pitching, with a .792 OPS and a 125 wRC+. The Twins will have to hope his hamstring injury doesnt turn into anything more serious. Will Magnay Jersey