Getz likely wants to trade Robert Jr. now because if he gets hurt again in 2025, the team must consider paying his $2 million buyout after the season rather than exercise his $20 million option for 2026.
When he was in the lineup, he was ineffective at the plate. He went from hitting .264 with 38 home runs and 4.9 fWAR in 2023 to a .224 average, 14 home runs, and a .5 fWAR this season.
However, that is not discouraging general manager Chris Getz from trying to deal Robert Jr. this offseason. The injury history and the terrible 2024 have put his trade value at an all-time low.
He still can impact the game defensively, and if he stays healthy, he has one of the most talented bats in the game.
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