US EditionReds in Trade Talks with White Sox for Luis Robert Jr.: Source
Chicago may cover up to half of Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million 2026 salary to secure young pitching from Cincinnati in renewed trade talks this offseason.
- On Dec. 22, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox reengaged trade talks over center fielder Luis Robert Jr., the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
- Chicago is said to be willing to eat perhaps half the $20 million Robert is owed in 2026, with a 2027 club option and $2 million buyout clause in his contract.
- Robert's recent performance shows offensive decline, reflected in batting averages and OPS, as Luis Robert Jr. hit.223 with 28 home runs and a.660 OPS since 2024, while injuries limited him to 100 and 110 games including a hamstring injury that ended 2025 early.
- If healthy, Robert would immediately reshape the Reds' outfield alignment and lineup protection, with TJ Friedl moving to a corner and Robert batting behind All-Star Elly De La Cruz.
- The White Sox seek young players and near-ready pitching as primary return in talks for Robert, targeting Reds’ Chase Petty, Julian Aguiar and Brandon Williamson as key trade assets.
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Table of ContentsImmediate future of Luis Robert Jr. in MLBUn viable agreement between Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds During the low season of Major Leagues continue the movements of players from one team to another; as well as the agreements between the free agents and the organizations.On Monday, December 22, it came to light that the Cuban player of Chicago White Sox, Luis Robert Jr., was on the table of conversations between his curre…
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