Interested teams may be balking at the price, but the free agent market says the White Sox were smart to bet $20 million on Luis Robert Jr.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. finds himself in trade rumors once again, and despite his struggles, he can land an interesting return.

According to a recent report by Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies are back interested in acquiring Luis Robert, Jr. from the White Sox. This makes some sense as the team continues to look for ways to upgrade their outfield.

MLB offseason continues into another week, as several top free agents are pending, and at the same time, the trade market is also buzzing with new names.

In 2025, they effectively paid slot value for high school shortstop and 10th overall pick Billy Carlson. The Sox went above slot value in 2024 for left-hander and fifth overall pick Hagen Smith, who became the 12th player to receive a bonus of $8 million or more. It also was the largest for a left-handed pitcher in draft history.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. knew there was a possibility he would be traded. “But my hope was always to stay here,” Robert said through an interpreter Friday while sitting in the visitors dugout at Angel Stadium.

The trade market for Luis Robert Jr. is heating up, and the Mets are not alone in their interest in the White Sox outfielder. According to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR, the Mets, Padres, and Pirates have all expressed interest in acquiring Robert.

As a result, Pittsburgh may have to turn to the trade block in order to truly bolster its roster, and Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic have revealed a potential acquisition for the Pirates along that front: Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert.