Moncada returned to action for Double-A Portland on Saturday after missing five days because of a sprained right ankle. He went 0-for-5 on Saturday while getting his second start of the season at third base.
Boston's top prospect had returned from the ankle injury prior to this recent idle stretch, only to aggravate the injury after just two games. Perhaps he came back a bit too early. At any rate, he'll continue to get reps at third base with the Sea Dogs and further work on his transition to that position in the Arizona Fall League. It's unlikely the Red Sox will be bringing him to Boston during the final weeks of the 2016 season.