The White Sox decided to keep center fielder Luis Robert Jr., indicating they believe he is more valuable than trade offers received prior to the deadline. General manager Chris Getz has a pattern of waiting for the right offer, as seen with other players. They plan to retain Robert through 2026 at a cost of $20 million, betting on his future performance alongside the team's competitiveness. Recently, Robert has shown improvement with a high batting average since the All-Star break, potentially influencing the team's decision-making regarding future trade opportunities.
"I'm glad we didn't cut bait," Getz said Friday, "considering how productive he's been since the All-Star break. I think he's hitting about .400 and [has been] one of the top players in the league, not only offensively but defensively."
Robert might be Getz's last shot at restocking the farm system in a meaningful way, but he hasn't played like it over the bulk of the last two seasons.
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