Yankees-White Sox Trade Report Surfaces After Luis Robert Jr. News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Joshua Valdez | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 10:47 PM ET

The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox are two of the most compatible trade partners in baseball as the deadline approaches. The former is in first place, while the latter is in last and has a star outfielder it could flip for young talent.

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is struggling, but a change of scenery could give him a jolt. The 2023 All-Star and Silver Slugger was slashing just .177/.265/.281 with five homers and 24 RBI over 58 contests ahead of Tuesday's game vs. the Houston Astros, but he's only a year-and-a-half removed from a 38-home run season.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that teams are interested in Robert on Friday, via The Chicago Sun-Times' Vinnie Duber.

“[Teams are] expressing interest; they’re continually doing that,” he said. “We’re not actively making phone calls on behalf of any player. Obviously, as you approach the trade deadline, that will pick up.”

Following this news, it was reported the Yankees are among the teams to watch regarding Robert, via MLB insider Francys Romero.

"Luis Robert Jr. continues to draw attention as a potential trade piece," he reported on Tuesday. "Teams like the Yankees, [Seattle] Mariners, and [Philadelphia] Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources."

Robert slashed .224/.278/.379 with 14 homers and 35 RBI across 100 games last season.

Luis Robert Jr. continues to draw attention as a potential trade piece.

Teams like the Yankees, Mariners, and Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources.
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) June 11, 2025

The 27-year-old would likely have to compete with Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham Jr. for playing time if they acquired him. The latter player was slashing .240/.344/.481 with 13 homers and 27 RBI through 56 games heading into Tuesday.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is July 31 at 6 p.m. EST.

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

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