White Sox decline Yoan Moncada's option, save $25 million in rebuilding effort

The Chicago White Sox will not pick up Yoan Moncada's $25 million option, opting instead for a $5 million buyout. This decision comes after Moncada's disappointing performance over eight seasons, marked by injuries and low batting averages. Moncada was acquired in a 2016 trade for Chris Sale, who helped the Boston Red Sox win the 2018 World Series. Moncada's best season was in 2019, but he struggled in the following years, including a league-high 217 strikeouts in 2018. The White Sox are in a rebuilding phase after a record-setting 121 losses last season. They plan to further reduce payroll due to significant revenue losses.