The San Diego Padres urgently need to strengthen their left field position and are considering trade options. A.J. Preller aims for immediate improvement, with ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan identifying Luis Robert Jr. as a prime target. The 27-year-old outfielder has won significant awards and displayed impressive statistics during the 2023 season, including 38 home runs. Although his average dropped to .206, he has regained form with a .364 batting average in July. Robert's contract includes a potential $20 million club option for 2026 if he excels with the Padres.
Luis Robert Jr., a 27-year-old outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, has had a shaky season but has shown improvement recently, hitting .364 in July.
Despite his earlier struggles with a .206 batting average this season, Robert's performance has rebounded, showcasing strong stats including two home runs and eight RBIs in July.
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