White Sox Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Struggles, Doubts Trade Interest Amid Sub-.200 Season

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. openly admitted he doubts any team would trade for him before the deadline due to his struggles at the plate, as he's enduring the worst season of his career with a .186 batting average, five home runs, and a .589 OPS through 44 games. Despite leading MLB with 17 stolen bases, his offensive production has cratered compared to his All-Star 2023 campaign, and he attributes his slump to both mental and timing issues. Robert, once seen as a core player during the White Sox's brief contention window, now finds himself and the team in a relationship of convenience, with diminished trade value making a move unlikely unless his performance improves. The White Sox, mired in another dismal season and keen to acquire prospect capital, had hoped Robert's contract—which includes two $20 million club options—would make him a desirable trade asset. However, his history of injuries and current struggles at the plate have reduced interest from potential suitors. Both Robert and the White Sox acknowledge that only a turnaround at the plate could revive his trade value and help jumpstart the team’s rebuild.