The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to pursue Luis Robert Jr. before the trade deadline, as they have already made calls regarding his availability. Despite Robert's injury history and inconsistent performance, there is potential value in acquiring him at a reasonable trade price. CBS Sports has indicated that the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are among teams interested in trading for Robert, with the White Sox likely needing to include financial compensation to facilitate a deal. The decision to trade would depend on the compensation required by the White Sox.
Robert can still impact the game defensively and on the basepaths, and a team might chance it hoping they can help revert his offense to a better state. The White Sox will almost certainly have to fork over money as part of a trade, which isn't something that seemed likely even 18 months ago. Potential landing spots: Phillies, Braves, Royals.
If the Chicago White Sox were interested in giving up some money for Robert, as he's on a six-year $50 million deal through 2027, that'd make things even easier for the Phillies.
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