Yoan Moncada says he is still experiencing some struggles since battling COVID-19 earlier this summer. Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Yoan Moncada still experiencing struggles since battling COVID-19

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 9/3/20

Yoan Moncada says he is still experiencing some struggles since battling COVID-19 earlier this summer.

Moncada reported late to the Chicago White Sox’s summer camp because he was fighting COVID-19. He ended up reporting on July 16 and was in the lineup on opening day on July 24. He even had three hits and three RBI in the team’s first game.

But Moncada says despite being able to play, not everything is the same for him. He says finding energy and strength is still a challenge.

Yoán Moncada says COVID-19 is still affecting him, despite being cleared during summer camp

“Definitely my body doesn’t feel the same after the virus. I feel a lack of energy, strength."
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) September 3, 2020

Even though Moncada described the struggles he is enduring, he is still playing through the season. The 25-year-old third baseman is batting .248/.338/.421 with a .759 OPS, six doubles and five home runs this season. He’s played in 31 games and missed some time due to a recent leg injury.

Moncada signed a five-year, $70 million contract extension with the White Sox in March.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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