"Last month, the White Sox picked up their $20MM option on Luis Robert Jr. General manager signaled that the club planned on Robert being their starting center fielder in 2026. That has not stopped clubs from inquiring on his availability in trade talks, as Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reports that the Mets, Padres, and Pirates have expressed interest in acquiring Robert."
"The 28-year-old batted .223/.297/.364 with an 84 wRC+ across 110 games for the White Sox this year. His first half was particularly brutal, as he only hit .185/.270/.313 with a 63 wRC+ in 70 games through June 25, when he incurred a left hamstring strain that would send him to the injured list a few days later. Robert was striking out in 30.9% of his plate appearances, only marginally improved from his 33.2% rate last year."
"His second half was a clear improvement. Robert returned from the IL on July 8 and batted .293/.349/.459 with a 124 wRC+ in his next 146 plate appearances. After experiencing poor batted ball luck in the first half of the season (.245 BABIP), he benefited from positive regression upon his return (.317 BABIP). He also dropped his strikeout rate to 16.4% in the second half, bringing that mark down to 26.0% on the season."
The White Sox exercised a $20MM option on Luis Robert Jr. and indicated plans for him as their starting center fielder in 2026, while other clubs continued to express trade interest. The 28-year-old posted a .223/.297/.364 line with an 84 wRC+ across 110 games, suffering a severe first-half decline and a left hamstring strain that sent him to the injured list. He rebounded after returning, hitting .293/.349/.459 with a 124 wRC+ in his next 146 plate appearances and lowering his strikeout rate, but another hamstring strain in late August ended his season at 1.3 WAR.
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