An update on Luis Robert Jr. surfaced after his absence from the Chicago White Sox lineup.
Luis Robert Jr. Update Surfaces After Absence From White Sox Lineup originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is in his sixth season with the Chicago White Sox after making his big-league debut during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign.
Robert made an impact in 56 games as a rookie, stealing nine bases and crushing eleven home runs en route to a second-place finish in American League Rookie of the Year voting and earning a Gold Glove.
After two injury-riddled years in 2021 and 2022, Robert returned to full health in 2023 and delivered his best season.
In 145 games, the 27-year-old star batted .264 with an .857 OPS, collected his first All-Star selection and captured a Silver Slugger award, showcasing both power and consistency at the plate.
Since that peak, lingering health concerns and underperformance have contributed to a significant decline over the past two seasons.
Ahead of Friday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, Robert was held out of the lineup because of a groin injury.
Luis Robert Jr is not in the starting lineup
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 25, 2025
for the White Sox due to a tight groin (no trade).
With the July 30 trade deadline approaching, Robert’s skill set has made him a hot commodity across the league.
In 84 games this season, he is batting .206 with a .636 OPS, both marks career lows. Yet July has brought a resurgence: across 11 games, he is hitting .351 with an .982 OPS.
Chicago’s fall from playoff contention amid back-to-back losing seasons has fueled speculation that a change of scenery could rejuvenate Robert’s game and allow him to realize the five-tool potential that made him one of baseball’s most exciting young talents.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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