Trade Rumors Swirl Around White Sox Star Luis Robert Jr.

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr., who was considered a top trade candidate at the 2024 Trade Deadline, continues to attract significant trade interest from multiple teams. General manager Chris Getz confirmed this interest on Monday, although he noted that the team isn't "heavily motivated" to trade Robert, as reported by Chuck Garfien of the Chicago Sports Network.


Robert, a native of Cuba, has been highly regarded since his impressive debut in the MLB. After finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year Award voting in 2020 and winning a Gold Glove Award that same year, he continued to excel, earning AL All-Star honors and a Silver Slugger Award in 2023.


However, the 2024 season proved challenging for Robert. A right hip flexor strain limited him to just 100 games, during which he posted a .224 batting average with 14 home runs, a .657 OPS, and a high 33.2% strikeout rate.


Despite these setbacks, Robert's talent and potential continue to make him a highly sought-after player. The White Sox will need to weigh their options carefully as they consider the future of their star center fielder.