Overview
- Luis Robert Jr. said trade talk is not a distraction and reiterated he prefers to remain with the White Sox long term.
- The team picked up his $20 million option for 2026, a move that secures control but does not ensure he will be on the roster by spring training.
- Robert reported he is 100% after the Grade 2 hamstring strain that ended his season in August and said staying healthy is his primary offseason goal.
- He posted a .298/.352/.456 line with a .808 OPS in the second half, and general manager Chris Getz said the club was encouraged by that surge.
- Despite a down 2025 overall (14 home runs, 53 RBIs), he logged a career-high 33 steals and expressed optimism about a young core including Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel.