White Sox's Luis Robert: Feeling prepared for season
Rotowire
Robert believes the intensity of the World Baseball Classic has helped him get more prepared for the regular season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Robert played for Cuba in the World Baseball Classic and went 7-for-27 with a double, two runs scored and four RBI. He returned to camp Tuesday and relayed to reporters that he feels playing in meaningful games this spring will help him get off to a better start with the White Sox in the regular season. Robert is expected to return to the team's lineup Thursday for a Cactus League matchup against the Giants.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Declares self healthy for spring
Rotowire
Robert (wrist) said last week in an interview with James Fegan of The Athletic that he's fully healthy for spring training and is already in game-ready form while he prepares to play for Cuba in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. "I didn't alter my workload in the offseason because of what happened last year," Robert said. "What I did during this offseason, I did it for me. I did it because I wanted to feel better coming into spring training, instead of what it used to be, that I came to a spring game feeling a little cold, not completely ready."
Though he established new career-high totals in 2022 with 98 games played and 401 plate appearances, Robert endured a second straight season that was marred by health concerns. He was sidelined due to a bout with COVID-19, blurred vision, a groin injury and a jammed left wrist, with the latter issue keeping him out for the final two weeks of the season. Due to the time he missed, the 25-year-old said he took part in more on-field, baseball-specific activities during the offseason as opposed to previous winters where he mainly lifted weights and hit in the batting cage. Staying healthy will be paramount in enabling Robert to reach his vast potential, but at various points during his young career, he's already provided glimpses of a five-tool skill set. His medical history will surely scare off some fantasy managers on draft day, but the upside could be immense if Robert can come through with a season of 600-plus plate appearances.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Ruled out for season
Rotowire
Robert (wrist) won't play again in 2022, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Robert was placed not he 10-day IL with a left wrist sprain Saturday, and the White Sox will keep him sidelined for the final week and a half of the regular season. The 25-year-old appeared in just 98 games this year while battling injuries, and he slashed .284/.319/.426 with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 54 runs and 11 stolen bases. Mark Payton was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to provide additional outfield depth for the White Sox down the stretch.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Lands on injured list
Rotowire
Robert landed on the injured list with a sprained left wrist Saturday.
The move looks like a sign of surrender from the White Sox, who have fallen eight games back of the Guardians in the race for the AL Central crown. Robert has had a frustrating season, as three separate trips to the injured list have conspired to limit him to 98 games. He'd been missing time on and off with his latest issue since mid-August, playing just six games in the month of September. He'll technically have a chance to return before the end of the season, but the White Sox will likely prefer to give him the opportunity to heal given that they're all but out of the playoff mix.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Sitting out Thursday
Rotowire
Robert isn't starting Thursday against Cleveland.
Thursday will mark the second straight missed start for Robert as he's collected just one hit over his last 23 plate appearances. Chicago's outfield will instead consist of Andrew Vaughn, AJ Pollock and Gavin Sheets from left to right.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Heads to bench Wednesday
Rotowire
Robert isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Robert has gone just 1-for-17 with six strikeouts over five games since returning from a hand injury, and he'll be on the bench for the fourth time in the last six matchups. AJ Pollock is starting in center field and batting seventh.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Out of Sunday's lineup
Rotowire
Robert is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Robert appeared off the bench Friday and started Saturday, going 0-for-4. The White Sox may look to manage Robert's workload, as he was recently dealing with hand discomfort and has been banged up for much of the season. AJ Pollock will start in center field.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Starting Saturday
Rotowire
Robert (hand) will start Saturday's game against the Tigers, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Robert was out of the lineup for the last two games but entered Friday's extra-inning loss to the Tigers as a pinch runner. He'll start in center field and bat eighth Saturday.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Resting Thursday
Rotowire
Robert is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Robert, according to the report, indicated that he's "good to play" Thursday, but he also admitted he is still feeling some soreness in his left hand and is not 100 percent. He will have a chance to play a full nine innings Friday, but it's not certain if he will do so.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Strikes out twice in return
Rotowire
Robert (hand) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rockies.
Robert has been bothered by wrist and hand injuries for the better part of a month, and his hitless stretch extended to 15 at-bats. The star outfielder's bruised hand cost him a week of playing time. The 25-year-old is slashing .292/.327/.439 with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 54 runs scored and 11 stolen bases through 388 plate appearances. Assuming he's past his injury woes, he should regain an everyday role, though his slump has seen him drop to seventh in the order.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Back in action Tuesday
Rotowire
Robert (hand) is starting in center field and hitting seventh Tuesday against the Rockies, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Robert has been limited to just two games this month and doesn't have a hit since Aug. 24. He is back for the first of a two-game home series against the Rockies. Robert is hitting seventh for the third time in a row -- he had not hit lower than fifth in the lineup before September.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Sidelined again Sunday
Rotowire
Robert (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's.
Robert's injury will limit him to a reserve role for a fifth straight day. Adam Engel will start in center field Sunday in Robert's place.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Remains on bench
Rotowire
Robert (hand) isn't starting Saturday against Oakland, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Robert has been dealing with a bruised left hand for several days and will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. AJ Pollock is starting in center field and batting sixth once again.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Sitting again Friday
Rotowire
Robert (hand) isn't starting Friday against the Athletics.
Robert is on the bench for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a bruised left hand. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but AJ Pollock will start in center field and bat sixth Friday.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Remains out of lineup
Rotowire
Robert (hand) isn't starting Thursday against the Athletics.
Robert is dealing with a bruised left hand and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Whether he's available off the bench Thursday remains to be seen, but Adam Engel will start in center field and bat ninth.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Sitting out Wednesday
Rotowire
Robert (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
After he was recently out of the lineup for a nine-game stretch due to left wrist soreness, Robert started just two games before succumbing to yet another issue related to the hand, which was struck by a pitch in Tuesday's 3-0 loss. Though Robert avoided structural damage to the hand and was diagnosed with a bruise, it's still a troubling development given his lingering wrist injury. According to James Fegan of The Athletic, Robert recently acknowledged that he's been playing through discomfort in the wrist for nearly a month, and he didn't seem to be swinging the bat with full authority in his first two games back in the lineup. With that in mind, it wouldn't be surprising if Robert missed multiple contests due to the bruised hand, even though the White Sox are treating him as day-to-day for the time being.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Diagnosed with bruise after X-rays
Rotowire
Robert had X-rays come back negative and was diagnosed with a bruised left hand after leaving Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
The 24-year-old was struck on the hand by a pitch on a swing Tuesday, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Robert is fresh off a nine-game absence due to left wrist soreness, and he's now dealing with another injury in the same area. He should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale in Seattle.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Leaves Tuesday's game
Rotowire
Robert was removed from Thursday's game against the Mariners after being hit by a pitch in the left hand/wrist on a swing, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The 25-year-old initially remained in the contest but exited after striking out on a one-handed swing during the fifth inning. Robert returned to the lineup Monday after he missed nine games with left wrist soreness, and he may have aggravated the injury Tuesday. He should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Slips to seventh in order
Rotowire
Robert went 0-for-4 Monday against the Mariners.
Robert returned to the lineup for the first time in nine games due to the combination of a wrist injury and being placed on the paternity list. Though his line wasn't notable, Robert hit seventh -- the lowest spot in the order he's occupied this season. Robert has been available inconsistently throughout the campaign, but he has maintained a .296/.332/.446 line with 12 homers and 11 stolen bases across 382 plate appearances.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Luis Robert: Finally rejoins lineup
Rotowire
Robert (wrist) will start in center field and bat seventh Monday against the Mariners, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Though he didn't land on the injured list on account of his sore left wrist, Robert didn't start in any of the White Sox's last nine games and made only two appearances off the bench during that stretch. He might have been a candidate to return to the lineup this past weekend, but his placement on the paternity list Friday ended up nixing those plans. Robert rejoined the team Sunday and turned in a full workout without issue, paving the way for him to crack the lineup for the first time since Aug. 25. After slotting no lower than fifth in the order at any point in the season, Robert will settle into a bottom-third spot Monday, but it shouldn't be long before he pushes his way up the lineup.
