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White Sox Trade Adrian Houser, Retain Luis Robert Jr. at Deadline

GM Chris Getz plans to pick up Robert’s $20 million 2026 option to anchor the club’s rebuild alongside new prospects

Jul 30, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) signals after being tagged out against Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) while attempting to steal during the second inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Chicago sent RHP Adrian Houser to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead and Minor League right-handers Duncan Davitt and Ben Peoples.
  • Chris Getz confirmed that Luis Robert Jr. will remain in the starting lineup and indicated he expects Robert to stay with the team beyond the 2025 season.
  • Robert’s July resurgence, including a .990 OPS, reinforced the value of his team-friendly contract that carries $20 million club options for 2026 and 2027 with only a $2 million buyout.
  • Late negotiations to trade Robert to contenders such as the Mets and Padres fell short of Chicago’s asking price, leading the club to hold onto its five-tool center fielder.
  • The deadline moves reflect a strategy of converting short-term pitching assets into high-upside prospects while preserving controllable core talent during a multi-year rebuild.