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White Sox Exercise $20 Million Option on Luis Robert Jr. for 2026

The decision preserves club control through 2027.

Overview

  • The move follows the expiration of Robert’s six-year, $50 million deal and leaves a second $20 million club option for 2027.
  • Robert finished 2025 hitting .223 with 14 home runs and 33 stolen bases across 110 games.
  • His strikeouts have fallen each year, from 172 in 2023 to 141 in 2024 to 112 in 2025, reflecting improved pitch selection.
  • Power production and overall offense have dipped since his 38-homer, .857 OPS season in 2023, with OPS marks of .657 in 2024 and .661 in 2025.
  • He has been discussed in trade scenarios during the club’s rebuild, and the exercised option could prompt renewed speculation depending on team performance and his 2026 form.