"The White Sox haven't officially declared center fielder Luis Robert Jr. out for the remainder of the season, but it seems that a return to the field is in doubt. Manager Will Venable told reporters (including James Fegan of Sox Machine) that Robert is "probably running out of time" to return to the field before the end of the season, as the early days of his recovery process haven't gone well enough to create much optimism about a quick return to action."
"Robert, 28, suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain in late August and has been sidelined ever since. The mercurial center fielder is just two years removed from an All-Star appearance amid a dominant five-win season, but his career has been marred with injuries and inconsistency. After playing in just 166 total games between the 2021 and '22 campaigns, Robert has slumped badly in each of the last two seasons while battling more injuries."
Luis Robert Jr. suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain in late August and has remained sidelined as recovery has progressed poorly, jeopardizing a season return. At 28, he is two years removed from an All-Star five-win campaign but has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, appearing in only 166 games across 2021–22 and slumping over the past two seasons. In 210 games since 2024, he has hit .223/.288/.372 with a wRC+ of 83, produces limited power and plate discipline, and strikes out 29.6%. Defensive metrics have regressed, and teams now view his contract as increasingly burdensome.
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