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Chicago White Sox middle fielder Luis Robert Jr. is reportedly on the commerce block because the workforce is “actively searching for packages” for him, per the New York Publish’s Jon Heyman.
“The White Sox are actively searching for packages for Robert, and with two workforce choices at a membership pleasant $20 million and simply $63M to undergo 2027 (assuming the choices are exercised), he combines management and expertise like nobody else on the market,” Heyman wrote. “Fear over damage historical past is the damaging heard. However many want outfielders (Dodgers, Phillies, Royals, and many others.) Possibilities to be dealt: Good.”
Robert missed almost two months of motion whereas coping with a proper hip flexor pressure, however made his return on Tuesday. In 9 video games, the 26-year-old has eight hits and 5 RBI, hitting a .216 batting common.
In his return from damage, Robert went 2-for-4 with a house run within the White Sox loss to the Chicago Cubs.
Robert had a breakout season in his fourth MLB marketing campaign a yr in the past, gathering 38 house runs, 80 RBI and a .264 batting common. Whereas the beginning of the 2024 season has gotten off to a gradual begin along with his damage, he is trying to proceed his stable manufacturing now that he is again on the sector.
The 15-47 White Sox are on the lookout for a solution to their issues, and buying and selling Robert may give them some items to construct round sooner or later.
Amongst different attainable commerce candidates could possibly be left-handed beginning pitcher Garrett Crochet, who’s reportedly being pursued by the San Diego Padres. The fourth-year participant has a 3.49 ERA with 93 strikeouts in 13 begins this yr.
Whereas it isn’t clear whether or not Crochet is on the commerce block together with Robert, listening to the Padres’ out on a possible provide could possibly be useful for Chicago.
Nonetheless the White Sox resolve to method the remainder of the season, a postseason push appears unlikely at this level, and it is likely to be time to start out planning for subsequent yr.
