White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Flashes speed Friday

Moncada hit a single and an RBI triple and scored a run in Friday's game against the Padres. He also struck out twice.

Moncada showed off his speed in beating out the triple and later scored from second on a Jose Abreu single. The performance, coming after the White Sox announced the release of second baseman Brett Lawrie, could lead to speculation about the organization's top prospect opening the season as Chicago's starting second baseman. However, general manager Rick Hahn reiterated to the Chicago Tribune that Moncada will open the season in the minors. He still needs some polish as evidenced by his seven strikeouts in 12 spring at-bats.