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Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (10) hits a solo-homer during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field Monday May 13, 2019, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2019.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

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Photos of White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada.

Yoan Moncada in the dugout during the sixth inning of a game against the Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 3, 2019.

Yoan Moncada in the dugout during the sixth inning of a game against the Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 3, 2019.  (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada celebrates his two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2019.

Yoan Moncada celebrates his two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2019.  (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada bats during a home game against the Royals on May 27, 2019.

Yoan Moncada bats during a home game against the Royals on May 27, 2019.  (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada prepares for a game April 7, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada prepares for a game April 7, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada stretches his jaw muscles after being hit in the head with the ball at second base in the fifth inning against the Royals on April 17, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada stretches his jaw muscles after being hit in the head with the ball at second base in the fifth inning against the Royals on April 17, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada signs autographs before a game against the Royals on April 17, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada signs autographs before a game against the Royals on April 17, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada walks on the field before the first inning against the Mariners on April 5, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada walks on the field before the first inning against the Mariners on April 5, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada makes the last out of the game during the ninth inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada makes the last out of the game during the ninth inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada looks up while crossing home plate after hitting a solo homer during the fifth inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada looks up while crossing home plate after hitting a solo homer during the fifth inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada points up before crossing home plate after hitting a solo homer during the third inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada points up before crossing home plate after hitting a solo homer during the third inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Royals on April 16, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada takes a practice swing during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada takes a practice swing during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.  (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada laughs at the batting cages at Camelback Ranch during spring training in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada laughs at the batting cages at Camelback Ranch during spring training in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.  (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada high-fives fans during opening ceremonies for SoxFest 2019 on Jan. 25, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada high-fives fans during opening ceremonies for SoxFest 2019 on Jan. 25, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.  (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada answers questions from the media at SoxFest on Jan. 25, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada answers questions from the media at SoxFest on Jan. 25, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.  (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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From left, White Sox fans A.J. Melendez, 8, Jaxson Rubio, 5, Liam Rubio, 7, and Isius Maciel, 7, pose for a photo with the Sox's Yoan Moncada on Jan. 26, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.

From left, White Sox fans A.J. Melendez, 8, Jaxson Rubio, 5, Liam Rubio, 7, and Isius Maciel, 7, pose for a photo with the Sox’s Yoan Moncada on Jan. 26, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.  (Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune)

Fan Fernando Mendez gets his bat autographed by the White Sox's Yoan Moncada during SoxFest on Jan. 26, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.

Fan Fernando Mendez gets his bat autographed by the White Sox’s Yoan Moncada during SoxFest on Jan. 26, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago.  (Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks to the clubhouse after their last game of the season against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks to the clubhouse after their last game of the season against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) throws a T-shirt to the crowd after their last game of the season against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) throws a T-shirt to the crowd after their last game of the season against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada signs balls for young fans before the start of a game against the Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday Aug. 7, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada signs balls for young fans before the start of a game against the Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday Aug. 7, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada reacts after he struck out during the first inning against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada reacts after he struck out during the first inning against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada laughs during a break in the action in the ninth inning of a game against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada laughs during a break in the action in the ninth inning of a game against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

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Yoan Moncada celebrates after hitting a solo homer in the first inning of a game against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

Yoan Moncada celebrates after hitting a solo homer in the first inning of a game against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada celebrates his triple against the Brewers in the second inning Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada celebrates his triple against the Brewers in the second inning Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks in the dugout Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks in the dugout Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hits a three-run homer in the third inning against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hits a three-run homer in the third inning against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hits a sacrifice fly to tie the game in the eighth against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hits a sacrifice fly to tie the game in the eighth against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) flips his bat after striking out during the second inning against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) flips his bat after striking out during the second inning against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada, left, and shortstop Tim Anderson mug for the video board camera before the start of a game against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada, left, and shortstop Tim Anderson mug for the video board camera before the start of a game against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, May 19, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) takes off his batting helmet after grounding out to end the inning against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, May 18, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) takes off his batting helmet after grounding out to end the inning against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, May 18, 2018.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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Yoan Moncada sprints to first base with a single in the first inning against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

Yoan Moncada sprints to first base with a single in the first inning against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, May 17, 2018.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

The White Sox's Yoan Moncada holds his leg after sliding into third during the eighth inning against the Cardinals, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in St. Louis. Moncada left the game and the Cardinals went on to win 3-2.

The White Sox’s Yoan Moncada holds his leg after sliding into third during the eighth inning against the Cardinals, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in St. Louis. Moncada left the game and the Cardinals went on to win 3-2.  (Jeff Roberson / AP)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada takes up his position during the ninth inning against the Cardinals, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in St. Louis.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada takes up his position during the ninth inning against the Cardinals, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in St. Louis.  (Jeff Roberson / AP)

The White Sox's Yoan Moncada watches his two-run double during the fourth inning against the Cardinals, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in St. Louis.

The White Sox’s Yoan Moncada watches his two-run double during the fourth inning against the Cardinals, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in St. Louis.  (Jeff Roberson / AP)

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The White Sox's Yoan Moncada stands on third base during the first inning against the Cardinals, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in St. Louis.

The White Sox’s Yoan Moncada stands on third base during the first inning against the Cardinals, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in St. Louis.  (Jeff Roberson / AP)

The White Sox's Yoan Moncada slides home to score on a double by Yolmer Sanchez during the fourth inning against the Royals Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo.

The White Sox’s Yoan Moncada slides home to score on a double by Yolmer Sanchez during the fourth inning against the Royals Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo.  (Charlie Riedel / AP)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada removes his helmet in the dugout after hitting a home run off Mariners starter Felix Hernandez during the first inning Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada removes his helmet in the dugout after hitting a home run off Mariners starter Felix Hernandez during the first inning Wednesday, April 25, 2018.  (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada celebrates after hitting a lead-off home run on the first pitch in the first inning against the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 25, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada celebrates after hitting a lead-off home run on the first pitch in the first inning against the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 25, 2018.  (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) sprints around first base en route to a double in the seventh inning against the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) sprints around first base en route to a double in the seventh inning against the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) waves to the fans behind the dugout as he heads for the clubhouse following his team's 10-4 win over the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday, April 23, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) waves to the fans behind the dugout as he heads for the clubhouse following his team’s 10-4 win over the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday, April 23, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) comes home after his solo home run against the Mariners during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday, April 23, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) comes home after his solo home run against the Mariners during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday, April 23, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a hit by Avisail Garcia during the first inning against the Mariners, Monday, April 23, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a hit by Avisail Garcia during the first inning against the Mariners, Monday, April 23, 2018.  (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) runs after hitting a triple against the Mariners at Guaranteed rate Field on Monday, April 23, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) runs after hitting a triple against the Mariners at Guaranteed rate Field on Monday, April 23, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) throws to first base for an out in the sixth inning against the Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sunday, April 22, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) throws to first base for an out in the sixth inning against the Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sunday, April 22, 2018.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) celebrates after hitting a grand slam off Athletics pitcher Andrew Triggs during the second inning Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Oakland, Calif.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) celebrates after hitting a grand slam off Athletics pitcher Andrew Triggs during the second inning Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Oakland, Calif.  (Ben Margot / AP)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada watches his grand slam hit off Athletics pitcher Andrew Triggs during the second inning Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Oakland, Calif.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada watches his grand slam hit off Athletics pitcher Andrew Triggs during the second inning Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Oakland, Calif.  (Ben Margot / AP)

Yoan Moncada (10) stands for the National Anthem before the Chicago White Sox versus Tampa Bay Rays game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

Yoan Moncada (10) stands for the National Anthem before the Chicago White Sox versus Tampa Bay Rays game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.  (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada smiles as he prepares to step into the batters box during a spring training game against the Charlotte Knights in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, March 26, 2018.

Yoan Moncada smiles as he prepares to step into the batters box during a spring training game against the Charlotte Knights in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, March 26, 2018.  (Jeff Siner / AP)

Tim Anderson puts his arm around Yoan Moncada during a pitching change in the eighth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 3, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.

Tim Anderson puts his arm around Yoan Moncada during a pitching change in the eighth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 3, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.  (Tom Szczerbowski / Getty Images)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada makes a catch during the first inning of a spring training game against the Mariners on March 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada makes a catch during the first inning of a spring training game against the Mariners on March 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Ross D. Franklin / AP)

Yoan Moncada slides safely into second base with a steal as the Mariners' Taylor Motter waits for a late throw during the first inning of a spring game on March 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

Yoan Moncada slides safely into second base with a steal as the Mariners’ Taylor Motter waits for a late throw during the first inning of a spring game on March 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Ross D. Franklin / AP)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks out of the locker room tunnel and onto the field prior to a spring game against the Rangers on March 8, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks out of the locker room tunnel and onto the field prior to a spring game against the Rangers on March 8, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz.  (Ross D. Franklin / AP)

Yoan Moncada bats during a spring game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 23, 2018.

Yoan Moncada bats during a spring game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 23, 2018.  (Carlos Osorio / AP)

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Yoan Moncada waits to make a catch during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

Yoan Moncada waits to make a catch during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada jump on Tim Anderson after practice during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018.

Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada jump on Tim Anderson after practice during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada bats during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018.

Yoan Moncada bats during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada walks on the field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

Yoan Moncada walks on the field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

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Yoan Moncada laughs while waiting to bat during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

Yoan Moncada laughs while waiting to bat during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada throws the ball on the field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

Yoan Moncada throws the ball on the field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada speaks with members of the media during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada speaks with members of the media during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.  (Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks on stage during the opening ceremony of SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada walks on stage during the opening ceremony of SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.  (Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada talks with first base coach Daryl Boston during a game against the Indians in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada talks with first base coach Daryl Boston during a game against the Indians in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.  (Phil Long / AP)

Yoan Moncada is greeted by Tim Anderson after making a play on a ball off the bat of the Royals' Melky Cabrera during the first inning on Sept. 24, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Yoan Moncada is greeted by Tim Anderson after making a play on a ball off the bat of the Royals’ Melky Cabrera during the first inning on Sept. 24, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (David Banks / Getty Images)

The White Sox's Yoan Moncada gestures after hitting a two-run home run against the Astros during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Houston.

The White Sox’s Yoan Moncada gestures after hitting a two-run home run against the Astros during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Houston.  (David J. Phillip / AP)

Yoan Moncada celebrates with Tim Anderson after a 10-4 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park on Sept. 16, 2017, in Detroit.

Yoan Moncada celebrates with Tim Anderson after a 10-4 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park on Sept. 16, 2017, in Detroit.  (Duane Burleson / Getty Images)

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Yoan Moncada rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Tigers during the third inning at Comerica Park on Sept. 15, 2017, in Detroit.

Yoan Moncada rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Tigers during the third inning at Comerica Park on Sept. 15, 2017, in Detroit.  (Duane Burleson / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada reacts after hitting a single against the Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.

Yoan Moncada reacts after hitting a single against the Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.  (Jose Juarez / AP)

Yoan Moncada hits a single against the Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.

Yoan Moncada hits a single against the Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.  (Jose Juarez / AP)

oan Moncada celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Tigers on a single by Avisail Garcia at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2017.

oan Moncada celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Tigers on a single by Avisail Garcia at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2017.  (Duane Burleson / Getty Images)

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Yoan Moncada (10) is congratulated by Jose Abreu (79) after hitting a home run against the Tigers Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.

Yoan Moncada (10) is congratulated by Jose Abreu (79) after hitting a home run against the Tigers Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.  (Jose Juarez / AP)

Yoan Moncada gets a base hit against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 11, 2017.

Yoan Moncada gets a base hit against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 11, 2017.  (Brian Davidson / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada celebrates scoring against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 11, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.

Yoan Moncada celebrates scoring against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 11, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.  (Brian Davidson / Getty Images)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada before a game against the Indians, at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, Sept., 5, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada before a game against the Indians, at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, Sept., 5, 2017.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

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Yoan Moncada pracitces before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field against the Indians on Sept., 5, 2017.

Yoan Moncada pracitces before a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field against the Indians on Sept., 5, 2017.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada gets congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a wild pitch against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 22, 2017.

Yoan Moncada gets congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a wild pitch against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 22, 2017.  (Jon Durr / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada slides into second base for a double against the Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 22, 2017.

Yoan Moncada slides into second base for a double against the Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 22, 2017.  (Jon Durr / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada warms up before a game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 15, 2017 in Los Angeles.

Yoan Moncada warms up before a game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 15, 2017 in Los Angeles.  (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images)

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Yoan Moncada catches a ball hit by Royals right fielder Jorge Bonifacio at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.

Yoan Moncada catches a ball hit by Royals right fielder Jorge Bonifacio at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.  (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Omar Narvaez, left, and Avisail Garcia, right, celebrate with Yoan Moncada after he hit a walkoff RBI single against the Astros during the eleventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.

Omar Narvaez, left, and Avisail Garcia, right, celebrate with Yoan Moncada after he hit a walkoff RBI single against the Astros during the eleventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.  (Jon Durr / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada gets mobbed by teammates after hitting a walkoff RBI single against the Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.

Yoan Moncada gets mobbed by teammates after hitting a walkoff RBI single against the Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.  (Jon Durr / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada reacts after hitting a walkoff RBI single against the Astros during the eleventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.

Yoan Moncada reacts after hitting a walkoff RBI single against the Astros during the eleventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.  (Jon Durr / Getty Images)

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Yoan Moncada is hugged by Jose Abreu after hitting a home run against the Astros to tie the game during the ninth inning on Aug. 10, 2017.

Yoan Moncada is hugged by Jose Abreu after hitting a home run against the Astros to tie the game during the ninth inning on Aug. 10, 2017.  (Jon Durr / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada reacts after hitting a home run against the Astros during the ninth inning to tie the game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.

Yoan Moncada reacts after hitting a home run against the Astros during the ninth inning to tie the game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 10, 2017.  (Jon Durr / Getty Images)

Yoan Moncada, a former Red Sox minor league prospect, tracks the ball on a fly out during the first inning of a game at Fenway Park on Aug. 3, 2017.

Yoan Moncada, a former Red Sox minor league prospect, tracks the ball on a fly out during the first inning of a game at Fenway Park on Aug. 3, 2017.  (Charles Krupa / AP)

Yoan Moncada (10) signs autographs before the start of the game against the Indians on July 30, 2017.

Yoan Moncada (10) signs autographs before the start of the game against the Indians on July 30, 2017.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

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Yoan Moncada (10) swings through on an RBI double in the eighth inning against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 28, 2017.

Yoan Moncada (10) swings through on an RBI double in the eighth inning against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 28, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada hits his first major-league home run in a game against the Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday July 26, 2017.

Yoan Moncada hits his first major-league home run in a game against the Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday July 26, 2017.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada signs autographs before the start of the game against the Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Yoan Moncada signs autographs before the start of the game against the Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada exits the dugout to warm up before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada exits the dugout to warm up before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada receives a standing ovation as he comes to bat in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada receives a standing ovation as he comes to bat in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada smiles while heading to first base on a walk in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada smiles while heading to first base on a walk in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Trayce Thompson beats the throw to White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada at second base in the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Trayce Thompson beats the throw to White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada at second base in the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada watches the ball as he flies out to center field in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada watches the ball as he flies out to center field in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada blows a bubble in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada blows a bubble in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada swings at a foul ball in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.

White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada swings at a foul ball in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 19, 2017.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Yoan Moncada fields a ball against the U.S. Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Marlins Park on July 9, 2017,

Yoan Moncada fields a ball against the U.S. Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Marlins Park on July 9, 2017,  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

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