Overview

• As of July 14, eight playoff-caliber clubs, including the Mets, Mariners, Dodgers, Padres, Royals and Phillies, have formally inquired about Robert ahead of the July 31 deadline.
• Robert has slumped to a .189/.275/.322 slash line with nine home runs, 34 RBIs, 22 stolen bases and a 67 OPS+ this season compared with his 2023 All-Star campaign.
• Chicago holds a $20 million club option on Robert for 2026 that it can pick up or decline, a decision likely influencing trade talks and involvement from suitors.
• Teams are banking on a rebound, highlighting Robert’s .886 OPS against left-handed pitching and his continued threat on the base paths.
• Following an MLB-record 121-loss season in 2024, the White Sox view Robert as their most valuable tradable asset under team control through 2027.