The Chicago White Sox are in full-on rebuild mode, and it’s clear that they should hold onto Luis Robert Jr. despite his down season in 2024. Robert’s value took a hit due to injury and poor performance, but his ceiling remains incredibly high. If he rebounds in the first half of the 2025 campaign
The White Sox will be in a prime selling position, with two club options on his contract for the 2026 and 2027 seasons worth $20 million each. Given that his value can’t get much lower than it is right now, holding onto him and hoping for a breakout is the only smart move to make.
The White Sox cannot sell low on Robert, and it’s essential that they wait for the right offer. Will Robert turn things around when he’s surrounded by the likes of Andrew Benintendi, Andrew Vaughn, and Josh Rojas? Perhaps, and if he does, the White Sox will be able to receive an absolute haul in return.
If he has another down year, his value won’t change much, so there’s no harm in holding onto him.
The White Sox should prioritize getting the right return for Robert, rather than rushing into a trade.
