White Sox Announce Luis Robert Jr. News After Leaving Diamondbacks Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin M. Groe | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 4:18 PM ET

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has appeared in six major league seasons thus far, after his electric rookie campaign in the shortened 2020 season saw him finish second in Rookie of the Year voting.

After defecting from Cuba in 2017, Robert signed a six-year, $50 million contract with the White Sox, which includes club options for 2026 and 2027. In 2028 he will become an unrestricted free agent, giving Chicago control over much of his prime years.

This season has been tumultuous for Robert. The White Sox entered play at 25–55 with the worst record in the American League, and his name has surfaced in trade rumors as teams covet his upside.

In a surprising lineup move, Robert was pinch-hit for by Austin Slater in the top of the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks today.

Moments later, the White Sox announced, “Luis Robert Jr. left today’s game with left hamstring tightness. He is being further evaluated,” raising concerns about his availability moving forward.

Luis Robert Jr. left today’s game with left hamstring tightness. He is being further evaluated.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 25, 2025

Robert’s career has been an uphill battle after dominating the league throughout his first four seasons. He earned his first All-Star selection in 2023, won a Gold Glove and finished 12th in MVP voting that same year, showcasing his blend of elite offensive and defensive production.

Yet last season he battled injuries and posted a .224 average with a .657 OPS, hitting just 14 home runs and accumulating 141 strikeouts over 100 games for a White Sox team that lost a major-league–record 121 games.

Through 73 games this year, Robert has continued to struggle at the plate, hitting just .185 with a .583 OPS. With the July trade deadline looming and Chicago clearly rebuilding, a change of scenery on a winning club could be what the former star outfielder needs to rediscover his peak form.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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